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Randal Kolo Muani will be absolutely thrilled with how he’s settled into Tottenham’s starting lineup, with his form now rewarded with a France call-up.

Kolo Muani joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain, and he’s started the last two Premier League matches under Thomas Frank.

In Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen, Kolo Muani chased down goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski, before bringing the ball down brilliantly and teeing up Wilson Odobert to make it 2-0.

Kolo Muani is beginning to find his feet at Tottenham, and he has managed to earn himself a call-up to the France squad for the upcoming international break.

Randal Kolo Muani returns to France squad

The imposing striker has scored nine goals in 31 caps for his country, and he’s desperate to appear in successive World Cups for Les Bleus.

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Kolo Muani was part of the France squad that lost out to Argentina in the thrilling 2022 World Cup final.

The 26-year-old has been prolific throughout his career and he has prominently featured in the France squad since his debut in 2022.

For Tottenham, his hold-up play has been key, registering a pass accuracy of 86.7 per cent in the Premier League.

He is the striker with the best pass accuracy in the top flight to have played over 100 minutes, and his call-up to the France squad is not a surprise based on his fantastic goalscoring record.

France are looking to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in their matches against Ukraine and Azerbaijan on 13 and 16 November.

It’s not just his ability to retain the ball that has been impressive, as the striker has been dispossessed only twice in 146 minutes of action.

Kolo Muani’s injury-ridden start to the season didn’t help with how he settled into the team, yet since replacing Richarlison up front, he has shown his potential to be a success.

Due to his injury issues, the 26-year-old was left out of the last international squad, and he’ll be desperate to prove himself again under Didier Deschamps.

Of course, he needs to score his first goal in a Tottenham shirt, and huge matches against Man United, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain signify a huge month ahead.

Randal Kolo Muani primed for first Spurs goal vs Man United

Spurs take on the Red Devils at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, and the signs are promising for Kolo Muani to break his duck.

Ruben Amorim’s side have only kept one clean sheet in all competitions and eight goals conceded in the last five games bodes well for the French striker.

Frank has gotten the best out of Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney in the past, and with Kolo Muani possessing a similar profile, it’s clear that the 23-year-old could become a major success at Tottenham.

There’s a real chance that he gets off the mark for his new club, and after his performance on Tuesday against Copenhagen, there’s no reason why Kolo Muani shouldn’t be full of confidence.

Mauricio Pochettino seemed to diminish Ange Postecoglou’s successful end to his time at Tottenham with his latest comments.

Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham despite winning the Europa League last season, with Pochettino heavily linked with a return.

However, Thomas Frank was selected as the new Tottenham boss, and he has had a positive start to his reign in North London.

Pochettino is one of the best managers in Spurs’ history, and he came so close to winning the Premier League and Champions League in his time in the dugout.

Mauricio Pochettino shares Tottenham return thoughts, shades Postecoglou in the process

In an interview with talkSPORT on 6 November, Pochettino was asked about whether he would return to the Premier League.

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He did not rule out a comeback to English football, potentially opening the door to a return to Spurs, but he also seemed to suggest that the Lilywhites should be targeting the highest honours.

He said: “Maybe it’s possible. Yes, maybe my challenge in the future, of course, after the World Cup and being now focusing on the USA national team, is maybe to come back one day to the Premier League.

“We were so close with Tottenham to win the Premier League and the and Champions League, and I think the fans, not the fans, but I think in that case we wanted to win the Premier League and the Champions League because it’s in that case.

“Tottenham is a club that deserves this type of titles, you know, this type of trophies,” Pochettino said.

He added: “And yes, why not one day to come back to the Premier League? For me, the Premier League is the best league in the world, the most competitive.

And yes, I don’t say that it’s an unfinished show, but I think why not have the possibility again to

challenge and to be involved in the Premier League and to challenge for the big things.”

That seems like a shot at Postecoglou’s achievements last season, as he won the Europa League, which is considered as a second-rate trophy, rather than one of the big two.

When could Pochettino return to Tottenham?

Spurs supporters still love the Argentine, as he has a connection with them, that no other manager has been able to garner since.

He was unlucky not to bring one of the big two to N17, and his side was one of the best ever in the Lilywhites’ history, with the likes of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min starring every week.

In theory, the 53-year-old may be available directly after the 2026 World Cup, if the campaign does not go the way that it is expected to.

The United States will want a positive campaign on home soil, and if that materialises, Pochettino may decide to stay on.

He could then not be available until after the 2030 tournament, but that seems like an unlikely situation considering the fact that he seems to be eager to get back into English football.

Spurs fans will have to wait and see, but he will only be coming in as their new manager if Frank does not meet expectations.

Tottenham have advanced their interest in Brentford striker Igor Thiago, which could lead to trouble for Richarlison.

After signing for Brentford under Thomas Frank last season, 24-year-old Thiago suffered two serious knee injuries which left him unavailable for much of the campaign.

Thiago has finally proven himself in England under Keith Andrews, scoring six goals in 10 Premier League appearances.

Thiago has been linked with a move to Tottenham, and it has now emerged that contact has been made with the Brazilian striker.

This could spell bad news for Richarlison‘s future in N17, with the former Everton forward already out of favour under Frank.

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Tottenham make contact with Brentford over Igor Thiago

Only Erling Haaland has scored more goals in the Premier League than Thiago this season, and it looks like he is finally repaying the £30million fee that was paid for his services.

According to Brazilian News outlet Trivela, Tottenham and Newcastle have already made inquiries about Thiago.

After Thiago’s arrival at Brentford in 2024-25, Frank waxed lyrical about the Brazilian forward and the talent he possesses up front.

He said: “We are ahead of the curve. We have signed a key player for a key position. Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team.

“He is hard-working and a very good pressing player. He is also a physical presence, very good in the box, and can link the play.”

Richarlison started the season brilliantly for Tottenham. However, after scoring three goals in his first five league matches, he has since been dropped for Randal Kolo Muani.

He has been inconsistent throughout his Tottenham career, and the January transfer window could see him leave the club in favour of regular minutes.

Richarlison’s compatriot Thiago has clearly got confidence flowing through him, and whilst Brentford will be reluctant to let him go, the allure of a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could prove to be decisive.

Frank is keen to bring more of his former players to North London, with Tottenham’s interest in Kevin Schade highlighting that the Danish manager places huge faith in his former players.

It’s clear that Tottenham have struggled to deal with the fact that they don’t have a consistent striker they can rely on.

Richarlison’s drop off in form has come at an awful time

Despite only being on loan at Spurs, Kolo Muani is gaining rhythm in his performances, and it doesn’t bode well for Richarlison at all.

Richarlison’s performance against Newcastle was woeful, and he was hugely criticised for his ineffective display as Tottenham crashed out of the Carabao Cup.

Frank has traditionally preferred strikers who possess brute strength or dynamism, and unfortunately for Richarlison, he has neither.

The 28-year-old must improve drastically; otherwise, the links to Thiago, among other strikers, could have huge consequences for his long-term future.

Goals have become a common part of Micky van de Ven’s game for Tottenham this season.

Tottenham have had a ropey season to date, but the performances of Van de Ven have been something special for the most part.

The Dutchman scored a wonder goal in Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday, with his all-round display just as impressive.

However, Van de Ven will gain even more recognition for his contributions if he continues this form after the latest reveal.

Spurs have never had a defender like Micky van de Ven

Whether it be Ledley King, Jan Vertonghen or Cristian Romero, Tottenham have had some incredible defenders over the years.

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However, very few of them have posed a constant goal threat.

Until now, with Van de Ven’s Lionel Messi-esque goal in the Champions League, taking him to five for the campaign across all competitions, from an xG of 2.24.

At this rate, the Dutchman is on course to score 10 or more goals this season, which is something that has never been achieved before by a Tottenham defender.

Gareth Bale is an anomaly, having featured as a left-back and as a forward, while some of Spurs’ best defenders in recent history have only been able to hit six.

Centre-backs are becoming more of a goal threat in modern football, but there is arguably none who poses such a threat compared to Van de Ven when it comes to open play.

Micky van de Ven has been sensational in the Champions League

Not only does he have goals in his game, but Van de Ven is also a very good defender.

Via FotMob, the Dutchman has completed 22 recoveries in the Champions League, which is better than 95.5 per cent of players in his position.

Van de Ven has a 94 per cent pass accuracy, with 237 completed passes, which is again among the highest for central defenders in the competition.

His ability in the air, as well as his ability to read the game, is top class, and the fact that Van de Ven is Tottenham’s top scorer is the cherry on top of what has been an excellent start to the season for him.

Tottenham are preparing to take on Manchester United, with Thomas Frank looking to win three consecutive league games against the Red Devils.

If achieved, it would be the first time this has happened at Spurs since the 1960 campaign, according to BBC Sport on 5 November.

Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs consistently managed to overcome Man United, including a famous 1-0 Tottenham win in the Europa League final.

Now, Frank will be looking to continue this legacy on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham win vs Manchester United would silence Thomas Frank’s critics

As good as Tottenham’s 4-0 victory over Copenhagen was, it will have done little to silence Frank’s critics.

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Tottenham have been largely inconsistent of late, and a win against an inferior opponent will do little to help the Danes’ prestige.

However, if a win can be achieved against Manchester United, who have returned to form in recent weeks, it will win him a lot more support.

The potential feat he can achieve will be the icing on the cake; even though Postecoglou was in charge for two of these matches, it will be Frank who will get all the credit.

Now, all that is left for the manager to do is to ensure that Spurs deliver come Saturday.

Frank has 100% record against Ruben Amorim

While Frank has only faced Ruben Amorim once, he has beaten the Manchester United manager.

This came while the Dane was still at the Bees, beating the Red Devils 4-3 in a thriller at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Now, there is a chance to repeat this feat, and Spurs will need to repeat their display against Copenhagen to achieve this.

Hopefully, Tottenham will go into the November international break on a high and with another set of three points.

Tottenham will soon find out the severity of Yves Bissouma’s ligament damage after the latest updates on his recovery.

Bissouma has been out injured since being stretchered off for Mali during the October international break and has recently undergone surgery on the issue.

Since Thomas Frank‘s arrival, Bissouma has found game time hard to come by, as Lucas Bergvall and Joao Palhinha are seen as the head coach’s favourites.

Thankfully, the Lilywhites are still seeing success without Bissouma, as Tottenham beat FC Copenhagen 4-0 on Tuesday in the Champions League.

However, Bissouma could still be a useful player for Frank, and the head coach will be anxiously waiting after the latest update on the midfielder’s injury issue.

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Yves Bissouma’s injury return could be a matter of weeks or months

Bissouma was an important player under Ange Postecoglou and was useful for playing progressive passes.

Despite not playing for Frank yet, it would be helpful if the midfielder were still at the disposal of the Tottenham boss, with concerns over Rodrigo Bentancur’s consistency.

Bissouma was taken off for Mali when the national side faced Madagascar in a friendly, just seven minutes after he was subbed on.

It’s believed that he has suffered a ligament injury in the ankle region after footage emerged, with no further updates emerging since his surgery.

Injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar has reviewed footage of Bissouma’s incident and believes that the timeline for the midfielder’s return depends on the “specifics” of the ligament damaged.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham Hotspur News, Dr Brar said: “It depends on the injury specifics – namely, what ligament and the extent of the injury.

“It could be anything from a few weeks to months.”

Is Bissouma’s Spurs career up?

Bissouma has been touted with a move away from Spurs since Frank’s arrival, and when he returns to fitness, the Lilywhites could offload him.

The midfielder now faces an uphill battle, as his injury has come at the completely wrong time for him, as he now has extra work to do to get back into Frank’s plans.

Bissouma for Spurs last season:

Ideally, for Bissouma, it is just a matter of weeks, as the injury hopefully looks worse than what it actually is, but that all depends on his return to fitness after going under the knife.

However, if it is a case of months for Bissouma to return, there’s a strong possibility that we could soon see him exit N17 without playing another game.

‘It beggars belief’ – Jim White shocked by Tottenham star reveal as Simon Jordan demands answers over ‘serious stuff’

Jim White has expressed his shock after Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie was named as the player allegedly threatened by an agent at gunpoint.

The full-back played 73 minutes as Tottenham beat Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with Micky van de Ven’s stunning goal drawing reactions from Virgil van Dijk and more.

It then emerged that Italian international Udogie was involved in an incident on a busy North London street last month.

According to The Telegraph the public “row” escalated after he chose not to use the agent’s services. The agent cannot be named for legal reasons and was later arrested.

Tottenham released a statement saying: “We have been providing support for Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so. Given this is a legal matter, we cannot comment any further.”

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Simon Jordan and Danny Murphy have both reacted with less surprise than White given there own dealings with agents in the past not being entirely positive.

Destiny Udogie named as Tottenham player threatened with gun

Meanwhile the Metropolitan Police said in their own statement: “Police were called at 23.14hrs on Saturday, September 6, to reports a man in his twenties had been threatened with a firearm on Cockfosters Parade, Barnet.

“Officers spoke to the victim and during the course of their investigation it was also reported another man in his twenties had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual. No injuries were reported in either incident.

“A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday, September 8 on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.”

Discussing the latest developments live on talkSPORT White said: “Simon, it beggars belief that anything like this can happen, and Danny this is one for you as well, are young players today in football at bigger threat from hangers-on than ever before?”

Murphy said he wasn’t shocked to hear of the incident and indicated that there have long been issues with young players and representatives.

Jordan then claimed it would be “interesting” to hear which agency the accused belongs to, then cited the “murky little pool” which agents operate in, before later warming up to his initial argument and continuing: “I wanna know which agency this agent’s a part of, because if it’s a big agency I wanna hear what they have to say about the conduct of their agents...

“It’s not my hobby horse to have a go at agents but the fact of the matter is if you operate within the confines of a business and you behave in this way then the business has to be accountable…

“I wanna see who the agency are and I wanna see what their response to it is, because I want football agents accountable, and I want big football agencies accountable for the people that work within it, because this is serious stuff.”

Tottenham back on track after Champions League win

Whatever transpires to have occurred involving Udogie hardly sounds conducive to maintaining complete focus on his football.

But while splitting time at left-back with Djed Spence in recent weeks the Italian has featured nine times in all competitions since the incident, and Spurs haven’t lost any of the four games he’s started.

That suggests that he hasn’t been personally thrown off too much but he surely requires the support his club have indicated.

The team’s form overall has been increasingly inconsistent, however, so the win in Europe on Tuesday, and particularly the manner of it, was very welcome for Thomas Frank and his players.

But it will mean little if they don’t follow it up with another good performance against Man United at the weekend, ahead of the North London derby on the other side of the international break.

‘That can’t be right’ – Jason Cundy dumbfounded by what he’s told about Tottenham live on air

Jason Cundy couldn’t believe his ears as a Tottenham stat emerged after their Champions League victory.

Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday subdued some of the concerns that had been emerging in North London.

Prior to the win, Spurs had won just one of their last five in all competitions, with pressure slowly starting to build on Thomas Frank already.

Brennan Johnson’s goal and red card for Tottenham took the headlines, but it was something surrounding Micky van de Ven that Cundy simply refused to believe.

Micky van de Ven reveal stuns talkSPORT pundit

Spurs haven’t had too many standout performers this season, but Van de Ven has been outstanding for Tottenham.

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The Dutch international was flawless defensively, and contributed with a goal of the season contender, after dribbling the full length of the pitch after an interception.

He’s developed quite the habit for it, with five goals already so far this season, the most in his career.

As a result, it was revealed live on talkSPORT that he is now Tottenham‘s top scorer for the campaign, and Cundy was shellshocked at the reveal.

“Hold on a second, that can’t be right,” said Cundy.

“It can’t be right, there’s no way Thomas Frank is right there. It was a brilliant goal, but I can’t have [Tottenham’s] centre half as their top goalscorer.”

Tottenham have goals spread around their side

Van de Ven really is Spurs’ top scorer, with the likes of Richarlison and Johnson not too far behind him.

While some will look at that as a concern, others will look at it as a positive in the sense that Spurs have several players who can come up with big moments.

In years gone by, Tottenham have often had one player to rely on, and if they were shut out from the game, the Lilywhites were almost helpless at getting a result.

Arsenal scoring goals from set pieces doesn’t seem to be an issue, but when a Tottenham player is popping up with special moments, it’s seen as a negative.

Van de Ven for the golden boot?

Son Heung-min has shared his disbelief at Micky van de Ven’s solo goal on social media.

Tottenham beat FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, as Van de Ven was yet again on the scoresheet for the Lilywhites.

The goal means that Van de Ven is still Tottenham’s current top goalscorer, as Thomas Frank continues to struggle with striker options.

Spurs legend Son will forever be remembered at N17, as he has now shared some love for his former teammate after somewhat of a replica of one of his own goals.

Son Heung-min could not believe Micky van de Ven’s goal

Tottenham were down to 10 men in the second half as Brennan Johnson saw red despite scoring earlier in the game, as Frank’s men remained resolute despite obstacles being thrown their way.

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Van de Ven’s goal all but sealed Tottenham’s win as he added the third against Copenhagen, though few expected him to produce a strike like he did.

The Spurs Express shared a screenshot on X, which featured an image of a message that Son left van de Ven on Tottenham’s Instagram page.

Son said: “Wow… just wow.”

The emojis that Son used suggest he may be a little bit worried that Van de Ven’s goal was better than his own iconic, award-winning strike at Tottenham against Burnley.

Who did it better – Son or van de Ven?

Son was awarded the Puskas Award in 2020 for his out-of-this-world, solo run and goal that he scored against the Clarets in a 5-0 drubbing on 7 December 2019 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The goal was freakishly similar to the one Van de Ven scored on Tuesday, meaning the Dutchman has a great chance of winning the award himself.

Van de Ven looks like the complete package at Tottenham: fast, strong, great in defence, and now seems to be the Lilywhites’ biggest goalscoring threat.

The Dutchman is on the right track to becoming a Tottenham legend, just like Son, as fans will have to decide whose goal was better.

Son is set to make his return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December and once again be reunited with his Spurs family.

Tottenham given good omen after new reveal ahead of Premier League clash vs Man United

Tottenham are desperate for a Premier League home win against Manchester United on Saturday.

Spurs’ 1-0 loss to Chelsea on 1 November sparked fury amongst supporters who expected far better from their side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank has come under scrutiny for some of the performances, yet Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen has fans hoping they can translate that display to their domestic form.

They take on a Ruben Amorim side that looks revitalised this season, and Spurs will have to be wary of their threat in attack.

Tottenham have excelled against Man United in recent meetings

Tottenham’s Europa League final win was the last time these two teams faced each other, and Spurs boast an impressive record over Amorim’s side.

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Manchester United are winless in their last seven meetings with Tottenham in all competitions (D2 L5), losing each of the last four.

The last team to win five in a row against the Red Devils was Liverpool between 2000 and 2002.

Defeats to Bournemouth, Villa, and Chelsea have affected morale, whilst the draw at home to 20th-placed Wolves was incredibly disappointing.

It sparks a huge contrast to their impressive away form, and since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, the number of losses they’ve suffered in N17 is unacceptable.

The Red Devils are a much-changed outfit from last season, and whilst they sit on the same points as Spurs, it’s still a brilliant opportunity for Frank to quieten concerns over his time in charge.

Whilst Tottenham were expected to beat Copenhagen, the manner of the win will be what pleases fans the most in the Champions League.

Tottenham’s performance against Copenhagen shows promising signs under Frank

The Lilywhites have made a very respectable start to the season, and the 2-0 win against Man City showcased how far Frank can take this side.

It’s evident that injuries have hampered Spurs’ season, and the absences of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have been hugely impactful.

Tottenham created 0.10 expected goals (xG) against Chelsea, and Man United have only kept one clean sheet in the Premier League this season, meaning there is no excuse for Frank to set his side to attack from the very first minute.

Tottenham face trips to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain after the United clash, and November could be a season-defining month for Frank.