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Tottenham fans would like nothing more than for Mauricio Pochettino to return to the club, with rumbles over Thomas Frank’s future continuing.

Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday has caused even more supporters to turn against Frank, with the Dane now staring down the barrel of a potential sacking.

The Lilywhites had been on a four-game unbeaten run before the loss to Man United, but it was the performance at Old Trafford which felt like all the progress seen was just a facade.

In the midst of Frank’s uncertain future, Pochettino’s odds to become Spurs manager once more have crumbled, with him now a heavy favourite to return to N17.

Now, Tottenham fans could get what they’ve been crying out for since 2019, with the Argentine tipped for a summer return.

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Jake Humphrey feels Mauricio Pochettino wants Tottenham return after interviewing him

Pochettino came close to greatness with Spurs on many occasions, but it was never meant to be.

The USA Men’s National Team head coach is set to lead his side into the 2026 World Cup this summer, but after he finishes up the job in North America, he could be headed for North London.

It’s already been said that if Frank were to be sacked at any stage this season, Joe Lewis would look to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season, where the Lilywhites could reassess in the summer.

The High Performance podcast released an interview with Pochettino on Sunday, which has stirred rumours about his return to Tottenham once more.

Jake Humphrey conducted the interview, and was later asked on X his thoughts on whether he feels the former Spurs boss may come back to the club in the summer.

He replied: “I sense he might.”

Nobody knows what was said off-camera apart from Humphrey’s, and he was the one who would have felt Pochettino’s energy in person.

Pochettino’s words confirmed there’s unfinished business at Spurs

Pochettino has spoken about his love for Tottenham publicly many times since he departed the club over six years ago.

But this interview felt a little different, as the 53-year-old seems destined to lift a piece of silverware for the Lilywhites in the near future.

While speaking on the High Performance podcast, Pochettino admitted that he still gets love from Spurs fans on the streets.

Pochettino said: “Still, the people on the street, the fans of Tottenham, really show the love and the appreciation, and I think that is why it’s so special.”

There’s a sense of unfinished business, and if he is to come back home, then it will surely be in the summer.

Dominic Solanke responds as Dele Alli shares message amid ex-Tottenham star’s hunt to find a new club

It has been a rough period for Dele Alli since leaving Tottenham.

The 29-year-old was released by Italian outfit Como in September, and has remained a free agent since.

Alli left Spurs in 2022, joining Everton, but has made just 27 appearances since then, for the Toffees, Besiktas and Como.

The midfielder scored 51 Premier League goals in 181 Tottenham appearances, and was once deemed one of the best young players of his generation – something that didn’t come to fruition.

Taking to Instagram as he remains in the search for a new club, current Spurs star Dominic Solanke responded with a hopeful message for Alli.

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Dominic Solanke offers message of support for Tottenahm star turned free agent

During his most recent spell at a club, with Como in Serie A, Alli made just one appearance.

And in those nine minutes on the pitch against AC Milan, he would receive a red card for a clumsy challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Posting a selection of training photos, the former wonderkid said: “Do what makes you happy,” to which Spurs striker Solanke replied, saying: “Always!”

Solanke made the move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2024, signing from Bournemouth.

Alongside current West Ham United full-back, Solanke and Alli had trained together that year as the midfielder aimed to get back to full fitness.

Dele Alli will always remain one of football’s biggest ‘what ifs’

It is not hyperbole to suggest that Alli had the world at his feet during the early days of his Tottenham career.

The versatile midfielder played a huge part in building what is the modern-day Spurs, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side fighting for the Premier League on multiple occasions, while reaching the latter stages of domestic and continental tournaments regularly.

With his form declining sharply during Jose Mourinho’s time at the club between 2019 and 2021, Alli would be further out of favour under Antonio Conte following his arrival, prompting his move to Everton.

With unbelievable technical gifts, a tall and strong frame making him reliable in the air, and excellent movement in and around the box, Alli was both a natural goalscorer and creator.

At the age of 29, Alli should still be one of the first names on the Tottenham teamsheet, and the question will always remain as to just what level Spurs could have reached, had the midfielder become the player so many expected.

Tottenham have been linked with a high-profile takeover for what feels like years.

Daniel Levy’s shock exit over the summer led to increased speculation, but the Lewis family doubled down on their hardened stance to stick around.

But that hasn’t led to any success on the pitch.

Thomas Frank is under incredible sack pressure, with Tottenham sitting 15th in the Premier League and only six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Despite that, only money was spent on Conor Gallagher and Souza in January.

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Could lack of January spend lead to Tottenham takeover?

Lord Alan Sugar has a theory behind the lack of money spent in January, and it’s one that many Spurs fans immediately got behind.

The former Tottenham owner was left baffled by the winter transfer activity, insisting that more needed to be done if he was sticking around.

“Really can’t understand why Joe Lewis, the billionaire, is not throwing money into Tottenham,” he wrote.

“We hardly dealt in the January window. Maybe he has a buyer in mind for the club.”

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Earick started his journey with an internship at NASA, eventually founding Redacted RnD, who focus on technology, sports, media and entertainment.

With Tottenham worth over £4billion, it’s no surprise that the American was just one part of a consortium looking into a potential takeover last.

The Lewis family hold over 85 per cent of shares in Tottenham, so it will not be a cheap acquisition to take those over.

But, looking at the £47million spent last month, especially when Brennan Johnson was sold for £35m, it doesn’t make for good reading when Spurs are desperate.

Tottenham are looking awful in the Premier League, and relegation wouldn’t shock anyone, which is how bad things have become in North London after a 17th-placed finish last season, too.

Gallagher hasn’t changed anything, not that anybody expected him to, and that is down to the Lewis family for not committing extra funds.

Unless they already have their exit sorted.

Tottenham fans haven’t got much to cheer about right now, but the arrival of Souza could give them a much-needed lift.

A 10-man Spurs were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United on Saturday, as boos for Thomas Frank sounded from a rageful away end at Old Trafford.

Cristian Romero’s reckless red card challenge on Casemiro put the Lilywhites at a major disadvantage early on against the Red Devils, with Frank’s future now under increasing pressure.

However, in the midst of a worrying time for Tottenham, they seem to have found a silver lining in Souza.

Tottenham fans impressed by Souza, not ENIC

Tottenham signed Souza for a fee in the region of £13million when prying him to North London from Santos in the winter transfer market.

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Destiny Udogie picked up an injury versus Man United in the second half, which prompted the introduction of the Brazilian for his first outing in a Spurs shirt.

As much as there is negativity around Frank’s name at the moment, many have also been left unimpressed by ENIC’s running of the club.

But it’s fair to say that supporters were left happy by Souza’s debut, with Tottenham fans sharing a consensus on X.

One Spurs fan said: “He did well. A lot of potential.”

Another Tottenham supporter said: “Poor lad thrown into the deep end because of the incompetence of the clowns running, or should I say ruining our once great club. Just get out.”

Souza now set for full debut vs Newcastle

Tottenham’s next game comes fast, with the Lilywhites set to host Newcastle United at home on Tuesday.

Eddie Howe is in troubled waters for the Magpies, and the encounter proves to be a game that both managers desperately need to win to ease tensions at their respective clubs.

Due to Udogie’s injury, Souza is poised for a start against Newcastle. The left-back showed great signs of his pace at Old Trafford, and could give Frank an extra boost of energy on the left side of play.

Given Udogie’s history, it could also mean that Newcastle could be the first of several starts for Tottenham, with the former seemingly picking up a muscle issue.

The scenes at Man United regarding Souza, at least, were promising, and there could be a lot more to come from the 19-year-old.

Mathys Tel was overlooked by Thomas Frank once again in Tottenham’s 2-0 loss to Man United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Cristian Romero was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Casemiro in the first half, and the game quickly got away from Spurs as a result.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes were enough for Michael Carrick’s side to secure all three points and leave Frank under more pressure.

Starting the game as a substitute, Tel came on in the 80th minute, which shows how little faith the Dane places in the French winger by not bringing him on earlier in the match.

Mathys Tel reacts to Axel Disasi’s Instagram post

After spending the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan from Bayern Munich, Tel joined Spurs permanently for £30million in the summer, becoming Frank’s first signing.

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Tel already wants to leave Tottenham due to the lack of game time this season, and Frank’s latest decision will certainly contribute to his growing frustration in N17.

The 20-year-old French attacker was left out of Spurs’ Champions League squad on 19 January when Dominic Solanke returned from injury, and his long-term future is definitely in doubt.

Despite his frustrations in N17, he was quick to show some love for his fellow countryman, Axel Disasi.

The centre-back moved to West Ham on loan in the winter transfer window and started his first game under Nuno Espirito Santo in their 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Tel posted a message under the post and said: “Réel,” which translates to “real” in English.

After being exiled from Chelsea’s squad, Disasi is finally getting a taste of football again with the Hammers.

He’ll undoubtedly leave the Blues in the summer transfer window, and that could be the exact same outcome for Tel at Tottenham.

Mathys Tel’s Tottenham exit looks more likely each game

Most Spurs fans will believe that Tel has been harshly treated, given that several other attackers in the squad have offered less going forward.

Having averaged a goal every 190 mins in the Premier League this season, you would think that Frank would hand him more chances in the team.

However, he hasn’t started any of the last three matches, and it’s clear that the money spent on him has been a huge waste of funds.

Tel has immense potential to succeed in the Premier league, but he must shoulder some of the blame for not taking his opportunities in the team with conviction.

Ultimately, it will all lead to more speculation around Tel’s future in the summer, and Roma were one of the clubs that was interested in him over the winter transfer window.

More clubs from all around Europe will be tempted to sign him, and if Frank continues to leave him on the bench, it will become increasingly clear well before the end of the campaign.

Tottenham could be set to lose one of their key players in the summer transfer window.

After Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Man United, which marked a seventh straight league game without a win, the mood is even worse than it has been all season in North London.

Thomas Frank remains under intense pressure, while several players are also arguably playing for their future after what has been another dreadful domestic campaign.

However, that may not be the case with one star, with reports abroad stating that he has already set his sights on a move back to his home country.

Richarlison lined up for summer transfer

Richarlison had been heavily linked with a move back to Everton in the summer, but the Brazilian remained at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he has since played a crucial role in an otherwise awful campaign.

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In 13 Premier League starts for the Lilywhites, Richarlison has seven goals, which has him as their leading scorer across all competitions.

But now, a report from Fichajes states that “the South American transfer market is about to witness a seismic shift,” with Flamengo planning a summer move for the striker.

The Brazilian outfit have already prized Lucas Paqueta away from West Ham in the winter window, and they plan to do the same with Richarlison.

It’s claimed that the 28-year-old has set his sights on a fresh start away from Spurs, and having started his career in Brazil, he would almost certainly welcome a move back.

Richarlison won’t be the only player to leave Tottenham in the summer

Tottenham are the definition of a sinking ship, and the longer that status holds, the more likely it is that several players look to escape while they can.

Unless Spurs are to win the Champions League, which would be a miracle at this point, there will be no European football to entice players not only to stay, but come whatsover.

Richarlison’s exit could easily start a mass exodus in North London, and with Micky van de Ven already linked with a move away from Tottenham, several others will almost certainly join.

It goes without saying, but it is very worrying times for Tottenham right now.

Tottenham have been dreadful under Thomas Frank in the Premier League this season.

The Dane has struggled to bring in results, which has left the Lilywhites languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Frank’s Tottenham future is under immense threat, but many fans would have been calling for him to be replaced weeks ago.

Now, a new stat may show why ENIC have refused to pull the trigger on sacking their manager, despite the awful form.

Why Thomas Frank likely still has Tottenham job

Frank could be considered lucky to remain in charge at Tottenham. Since taking over, he has led the club to more losses than wins in the Premier League.

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The Lilywhites have lost 10 games in the league so far, while only winning seven. At present, they sit just six points above the relegation zone and could be dragged into the fight to stay up.

Signs certainly point to a head coach who is not working out at the club.

However, Spurs’ form in Europe could explain how Frank has been given time at N17.

As stated by The Athletic’s Colin Millar via X, Tottenham have won more games in European competition (12 wins from 21 games) than they have in the Premier League (11 wins from 47 games) since 16 December, 2024.

A feat described as “remarkable”.

While almost half of that has been under Ange Postecoglou, it does show that Frank knows how to win in the Champions League.

Indeed, Spurs have won almost as many games in Europe this season as they have domestically, despite playing just eight times on the continent.

The idea of reaching another final in the European Cup could be on the minds of the owners, as changing the manager mid-season could backfire on that front.

Tottenham’s performance vs Manchester United was devoid of creativity

There does have to be some sympathy for Frank against Manchester United, as Cristian Romero’s reckless red card early on left Spurs with it all to do.

Although Stuart Pearce felt Romero should not have been sent off.

However, time and time again we have seen sides that have gone down to 10 men battle it out on the pitch and still come away with at least a performance to be proud of.

Tottenham against Manchester United was anything but that.

Spurs created barely any chances, ending the game with just one shot on target. Additionally, they created just 0.49xG.

Frank’s side were also second best in their duels. They won just 49 per cent of their ground duels and fell way short in the air with 33 per cent success in aerial duels, as per Sofascore.

It’s a performance that fans, players and the manager will be hoping to forget as quickly as possible.

John Wenham notices something ‘extremely good’ about Tottenham ahead of showdown vs Man United

Tottenham face Manchester United in a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday.

Thomas Frank has eased some of the pressure on his Tottenham job, with his side unbeaten in their last four in all competitions.

Tottenham secured a stunning comeback in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City last time out, but that result still left them sitting in 14th place in the table.

They will hope to get their season back on track at Old Trafford when they come up against their former midfielder Michael Carrick’s side.

Why Tottenham will believe that they can beat Manchester United

John Wenham, who runs the popular Lilywhite Rose account on X, believes that Frank and Spurs will be confident heading into the game.

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He thinks that the potential returns of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, combined with their record against the Red Devils recently makes for encouraging reading.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “We go into the game at Old Trafford, we’ve probably got Romero back, and hopefully Van de Ven too, it was said he was very close to making the Man City game.

“Fulham scored two goals there, and they relied on a last-minute goal, to get that win, so we will be going there full of confidence.

“We have an extremely good record against them recently, winning five of our last 10 meetings, so we will be going for three points again.

“After that, we have got Newcastle on the Wednesday, and they are not the same outfit they have been in recent seasons.

“Tottenham have got an opportunity, despite having some daunting-looking fixtures, to really climb up the table and make some progress.”

What can Tottenham achieve this season?

Unfortunately, the Lilywhites have already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, but they can still taste some sort of success this season.

They look like unlikely contenders for the Champions League, and their chances of domestic league glory are over already, but there is still hope.

If they can go on a positive run from now until the end of the campaign, they could still end up in the European places, and potentially secure another chance at glory next season.

The ultimate aim would be to qualify for Europe’s premier competition, but that seems like an extremely hard task at the moment, given their position.

Thomas Frank has struggled badly since taking over at Tottenham last summer and the supporters are firmly against him.

Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League, having picked up just 29 points from their first 24 games this season.

Not only have the results failed to live up to expectations, but the performances have been lacklustre and uninspiring as well.

Frank still retains the support of the Tottenham hierarchy for now, but there is little respite for the Dane as he battles with a severe injury crisis.

Dejan Kulusevski still miles from a return

The likes of James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies are all currently missing due to injury.

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Dejan Kulusevski is the most notable absentee though, given he hasn’t played a single minute for Tottenham this season.

Last month, Frank hinted that the Swedish international could be close to a return, but that now looks to have been false hope.

Kulusevski has been left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad for the knockout stages of the competition, hinting he is still a fair distance away from full fitness.

Frank has made three changes to his squad as the North London side go into the last 16, with Mathys Tel, Radu Dragusin and Conor Gallagher replacing Davies, Bentancur and Brennan Johnson.

It means that, as well as Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma also misses out despite his recent return to the fold.

Thomas Frank can blame medical team

Kulusevski was one of Tottenham’s most important players last season, but he hasn’t featured since suffering a knee injury against Crystal Palace back in May.

At the time, there were rumours that he would be fit for the Europa League final against Manchester United, but those were clearly wide of the mark.

The creative midfielder hasn’t been seen for 271 days, and Spurs fans are still no closer to knowing a return date.

Obviously, there have been some setbacks in his recovery, but Frank will be fuming at his medical team.

Kulusevski would have been a massive help for the Dane, even if he was just fit for the second half of the campaign, but now he may not even feature at all this season.

If Frank does get the sack, he will know who to point the finger at.

Xavi Simons has shared a pitch with many players throughout his career, one of whom has just announced his retirement from football.

Tottenham had high hopes for Simons, and while it is still early days, the midfielder has yet to live up to those expectations.

The 22-year-old has started 18 of Spurs’ 24 Premier League games this season, with five goal contributions to his name.

Simons’ best spell in his career so far certainly came with PSV, when he scored 22 goals and registered 11 assists in 48 appearances in Holland.

And one of the players he shared a pitch with then has now announced his retirement.

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Former Chelsea midfielder announces his retirement

The PSV side that Simons was a part of featured several Premier League stars past and present, including the likes of Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton, Cody Gakpo at Liverpool and even Savinho, who is now at Manchester City.

However, one player who struggled massively for gametime that season was Marco van Ginkel, who was once on Chelsea’s books between 2017 and 2017, albeit making just four first-team appearances.

His exit from Holland took him to Portugal last summer, where he has since made just 11 appearances for Boavista.

But now, the 33-year-old midfielder has announced his retirement from football after a 16-year playing career.

The former Stamford Bridge midfielder announced it via his Instagram, with Simons replying with two love heart emojis.

Xavi Simons shared a special moment with Marco van Ginkel that Spurs fans will love

Simons is now looking to make his way to the Premier League elite status, and while that seems unlikely this season, he has showcased in the past that he has the quality, and that will come clear with more time.

The Dutchman has featured against English sides on various occasions in European competitions, one of which came back in October 2022.

Simons was named in the starting lineup for PSV as they secured a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Europa League group stage, with plenty of celebrations after the game.

Among those celebrations, Van Ginkel was pictured alongside Simons holding an Arsenal shirt, having prevented the Gunners from achieving automatic qualification to the Round of 16.