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Thomas Frank’s days are numbered as Tottenham manager.

Tottenham came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Man City on Sunday afternoon, with Dominic Solanke scoring both of the goals.

The performance in the second half perhaps warranted more, but after yet another home encounter without a win, that will do nothing to distract from the major concerns that are still growing.

Frank could easily have been sacked weeks ago in North London, but after a new image that surfaced from the clash with Man City, that decision may now only be hours away.

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Vinai Venkatesham spotted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Standing alongside Peter Charrington, Vinai Venkatesham was in attendance to watch Tottenham secure a point against Manchester City, but also struggle to compete for the first 45 minutes.

Venkatesham was appointed as Tottenham CEO in the summer, following his exit from Arsenal.

His appearance may prove to be nothing, but it could also signal that a change is expected at Tottenham in the shape of Frank.

The Dane has showcased time and time again that he doesn’t have what it takes to take this club to the next level, and with Spurs now having won just two of their 12 home games this season, a decision could be imminent.

Roberto De Zerbi is one of the frontrunners for the Tottenham job should Frank depart, which feels like an inevitability sooner rather than later.

Thomas Frank is heading for the same fate as Ange Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou almost got Tottenham relegated last season, and had it not been for such a lack of quality at the bottom of the table, those fears would have been stronger.

However, he also delivered a Europa League trophy, and still faced the sack from Daniel Levy.

After 24 games last season, Spurs had 27 points, which is only two fewer than they have now, and actually had one more win.

That domestic form is not sustainable for Tottenham, and is the sole reason that Frank is at risk of the sack.

Usually, a draw against Man City would be a good result, especially after going 2-0 down, but until Tottenham start winning their games at home, that will never be the feeling.

Tottenham came back to secure a 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

Spurs are facing Daniel Levy uncertainty right now, and that showed in the opening 45 minutes against Pep Guardiola’s side.

It looked as if Thomas Frank was destined for the sack at Tottenham after Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo gave City a 2-0 lead going in at the break.

Boos at half-time vanished in the second 45 as a Dominic Solanke brace, including a stunning scorpion kick, brought the Lilywhites level.

It was an improved performance in N17 after a dismal first half, and now Tottenham News rates every player’s performance out of 10.

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Dominic Solanke earns Tottenham a point

There were many star performers in the second half against City, but without Solanke, where would Spurs be?

The likes of Xavi Simons and Conor Gallagher looked good and made chances, but there isn’t anyone else in this Spurs squad you would back to take chances like the striker.

The 28-year-old scored with both of his shots on target and also created one chance for his teammates against a strong backline.

He also completed two dribbles and looked to make things happen, while also showcasing his defensive work rate in N17.

Solanke chipped in with four defensive actions and also won five duels, which only improves the overlook of his performance.

Randal Kolo Muani destined for exit after Manchester City shocker

Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with a Tottenham exit this winter as his loan switch from PSG simply hasn’t worked for anyone.

Just three goals in 24 outings isn’t good enough, and that ratio only got worse as he started in his 25 N17 clash and did precious little.

The Frenchman was only afforded 68 minutes of action and, in that time, was unable to get a shot off and completed just six passes.

That lack of involvement is further highlighted by his 22 touches and the fact that he lost 10 duels on the way while committing four fouls.

If a departure wasn’t firmly on the table for Kolo Muani before the City clash, it really should be now, as he was shocking once again.

Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester City

Guglielmo Vicario – 5

Joao Palhinha – 5

Cristian Romero – 5

Radu Dragusin – 4

Archie Gray – 5

Conor Gallagher – 6

Yves Bissouma – 4

Destiny Udogie – 6

Randal Kolo Muani – 3

Xavi Simons – 7

Dominic Solanke – 8

Substitutes

Pape Sarr – 6

Mathys Tel – 5

Wilson Odobert – 5

Junai Byfield – N/A

Tottenham are intent on retaining as much of their first-team squad as possible despite a great deal of transfer interest.

Tottenham have had a relatively quiet winter transfer window, with Conor Gallagher’s capture from Atletico Madrid the standout.

In defence, Tottenham snapped up Santos left-back Souza, but that is all in terms of incomings so far.

Tottenham sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace last month but he is not pulling up any trees at Selhurst Park.

And one Spurs player who is not a key member of Thomas Frank’s squad is being linked with a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exit – but at this rate, he may not get it.

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Fiorentina desperately want Radu Dragusin

Ever since signing from Genoa in 2024, Radu Dragusin has struggled to become a regular in Tottenham’s starting lineup.

At the start of 2025, the centre-back suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, one that stopped him from playing again for Spurs until late December.

Roma have been eyeing a move for Tottenham’s Dragusin and with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso ahead of him in the defensive pecking order, he was well within his rights to seek an exit.

However, with the injuries piling up for Spurs, Dragusin was named in the starting lineup to face Manchester City on Sunday.

And Sunday’s print edition of Corriere dello Sport states that Fiorentina have made an attempt to recruit Dragusin.

They add, however, that such a move would be “difficult” as Dragusin’s preference is to play at more “prestigious” clubs.

Moreover, Tottenham are keen to keep their squad together ran than let players leave before the 2 February deadline.

If not, the Serie A strugglers could move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, who is also being linked with West Ham.

They are also said to be tracking Union Berlin centre-back Diogo Leite as they bid to stave off relegation to the Italian second tier.

Will Thomas Frank last the season at Tottenham?

One development that could change things a great deal at Tottenham is the future of head coach Frank.

The Dane swapped Brentford for Tottenham last summer but his spell at the north London team has been decidedly mixed.

Frank is facing the threat of being sacked at Tottenham as Spurs sit 15th in the Premier League table, just eight points above the relegation zone.

Tottenham are out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup and had it not been for their strong Champions League form, where they have reached the last 16 of the competition, Frank would likely have been sacked.

If a new manager comes in, that could mean certain players on the fringes are promoted to a more prominent role for the second half of the season.

But it seems there would have to be an injury crisis for Dragusin to get regular game time in the coming months.

Almost five months on from his exit, Daniel Levy is still being mentioned at Tottenham.

Tottenham’s downfall has been ongoing for well over a year now, and a lot of it started because of the decisions made by Levy.

That regression has continued since his exit in September, with Thomas Frank potentially set to be the first manager sacked by the Lewis family if results don’t improve.

However, that isnt the only decision to be made by the new ownership, with one still to be made in regard to buying Levy out of Spurs.

Daniel Levy unlikely to receive desired Tottenham earnings

Levy stepped down as Executive Chairman of Tottenham back at the start of September, ending any real involvement that he had with the North Londoners.

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However, he still owns a stake in Tottenham, but is believed to be in advanced negotiations to sell that to the Lewis family.

Levy and his family own 29.88 per cent of ENIC Sports, which is the majority owner of Spurs, meaning the former Chairman has an indirect stake of around 26 per cent.

He wanted to receive around £1billion for that stake upon selling it, having valued the club at £3.5bn back in 2023, but a report from the Telegraph states that experts now value the Premier League outfit at around £3bn.

As for who would buy the remaining stake from Levy, that would again be the Lewis family, but the report adds that they are in no rush to do so, leaving him with a dilemma.

The report adds: “Some would argue they have him exactly where they want him: unable to sell a stake in the business that he considered his life’s work and which he will have hoped would one day make him very wealthy.”

The Lewis family now must show they have what it takes

Levy’s decisions at the top of the food chain were the catalyst for Tottenham‘s regression.

Not only managerial appointments, but also recruitment. The latter of which also led to a lot of scutiny for the North Londoners.

If things are to be turned around, which, at the current moment in time, looks unlikely, these decisions have to be avoided in the future, and that is the responsibility that will lie at the feet of the Lewis family, and in particular, Joe Lewis.

With Levy out of the picture and no one else to blame, they need to show that they have what it takes to make the decisions needed for progression.

Luka Vuskovic could be one of Tottenham’s biggest transfer revelations in recent times.

Spurs officially signed the youngster from Croatian side Hajduk Split in the summer after a deal was initially agreed back in 2023.

The Lilywhites then decided to send Vuskovic on loan to German side Hamburg SV, where the 18-year-old has been playing regular first-team football this season.

Tottenham are still looking to sign players in the winter transfer market, but they may hold back on any new central-defensive additions, given the recent performances of Vuskovic.

Luka Vuskovic hailed for terrific performance vs Bayern Munich

Tottenham have high hopes for Vuskovic, who played a part in some pre-season friendly games for Frank in the summer.

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The centre-back is tied down to N17 until the summer of 2030, which means Spurs have plenty of time to watch their youngster potentially develop into a world-class defender.

They’ll certainly take a great deal of confidence after Vuskovic scored in Hamburg’s 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

According to Marca’s print edition on Sunday, Vuskovic’s performance versus Bayern Munich was more proof of why he is “one of the most promising centre-backs in the world”.

The Spanish outlet has claimed that the Spurs loanee has been performing well in the Bundesliga, and his display this weekend only confirmed the truth about his potential.

Vuskovic will return to Hotspur Way in the summer once his loan deal with the Bundesliga side expires.

A statistical nosedive into the Croatian’s numbers from the game proves further evidence of the gem that Tottenham have on their hands.

Vuskovic was spotless vs Bayern Munich; Tottenham won’t believe their luck

Spurs have spent money on young talents in recent years, with some failing, and some proving to be successful, like Lucas Bergvall.

Johan Lange and Co. always conduct extensive research into youth prospects, and for all that Tottenham‘s recruitment team gets, they deserve credit for finding Vuskovic.

As highlighted by Sofascore, Vuskovic was given a 7.5 rating against Bayern Munich, despite his side letting in two goals to Harry Kane’s side. The rating is a reflection of the centre-half’s defensive contributions, as well as his goal.

He completed 75 per cent of his aerial duels, performing seven clearances and making one tackle.

Tottenham fans will be waiting to see their new starboy in action later this year, but talks are ongoing to extend Vuskovic’s stay with Hamburg until the end of next season.

Randal Kolo Muani’s future at Tottenham now seems to be coming to a critical juncture after a recent transfer saga.

Thomas Frank, Johan Lange and the rest of the hierarchy at Spurs will need to sit down over the coming hours to discuss the futures of multiple players.

Tottenham are still trying to make signings before Monday’s deadline, but know that they have to sanction moves for the right players, and not overspend.

However, departures are just as important at N17, as Kolo Muani’s future at Spurs continues to gather speculation.

Juventus sat waiting for phone to buzz on Randal Kolo Muani

Juventus want to sign Kolo Muani by ending his loan stay with the Lilywhites.

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Spurs currently have the Frenchman on loan from PSG until the end of the season, but Frank seems to have done a U-turn regarding the attacker’s importance for his side recently.

Tottenham do not want to let Kolo Muani leave, and his goal against Frankfurt in the Champions League may have only cemented internal thoughts.

As highlighted by Sofascore, the French international padded a 6.6 rating against Frankfurt, which isn’t the best, but his goal made it the 27-year-old’s third of the season in the Champions League.

According to Corriere dello Sport’s print edition on Sunday, Juventus are on standby as the final call for Kolo Muani’s future approaches.

They are anxiously waiting for the phone to ring in Italy and are hoping for Tottenham to soften their stance.

The Lilywhites want to keep the forward, who has expressed his desire to rejoin his former side, which is why the Bianconeri are so frustrated with the situation.

Juventus know it’s not an easy deal to conclude with PSG also involved, as they feel the French giants were left upset in negotiations over the Italian side’s attempts to re-sign Kolo Muani in the summer.

The dilemma Tottenham face over Kolo Muani

It’s not been an amazing time to be a Spurs fan in recent times, and the transfer window has only added more stress.

If reports of Kolo Muani’s preference to return to Turin are true, then the Lilywhites are left in such a predicament with barely any time to cover themselves.

Tottenham now face the possibility of keeping a player at Hotspur Way who is unhappy, and that could have a knock-on effect for the squad.

Frank may want to keep him, but if Tottenham are forced to cut short his loan stay on N17, then who are they going to sign to replace Kolo Muani?

Yes, he hasn’t had loads of appearances in the Premier League, but Kolo Muani is a big reason as to why Tottenham are doing so well in the Champions League – just about the only positive of Spurs’ season so far.

Enzo Maresca is being linked with the Tottenham manager’s job amid uncertainty surrounding Thomas Frank’s future in North London.

Frank is under pressure with Tottenham sitting 14th in the Premier League table after 23 matches, while their remaining hope of silverware this season comes in the Champions League.

Tottenham drew 2-2 with Burnley on 24 January, and are now 12 points behind fourth-placed Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s clash with Man City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Frank still has the backing of the board, although Spurs fans are clear that they want him sacked.

Ex-Chelsea boss Maresca is reportedly a contender for the Tottenham job, although his former side Leicester City have made a move to re-hire him.

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Enzo Maresca linked with a return to Leicester City

Maresca is out of a job after leaving Chelsea on 1 January due to his fractious relationship with the board.

The Italian did an impressive job at Stamford Bridge and won the Club World Cup in July 2025 by beating Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final.

However, a run of poor results in December was followed by cryptic comments aimed at Chelsea’s owners, and Maresca was out of a job.

Despite being linked with Spurs, it seems that he could now return to Leicester.

The Mirror reported on 1 February that Leicester have been in contact with Maresca, who guided the Foxes back to the Premier League during his only season in charge in 2023-24.

Leicester, who sacked Marti Cifuentes on 25 January, would like Maresca to take over on a short-term contract until the end of the season.

Although the Foxes know that the Italian has been linked with both Tottenham and Man City, they believe he could come in and lead them towards an unlikely playoff finish.

Whether he would entertain managing a team that is 16th in the second tier at this stage of his career is a different question, but a reunion with the team he won the 2023-24 Championship title with isn’t implausible.

Mauricio Pochettino and Michael Carrick are also named as potential candidates to replace Frank, and the Dane has to oversee a huge turnaround in form.

Enzo Maresca is a bad fit for Tottenham

It’s a fact that Maresca’s CV is much more impressive than Frank’s, and there is no doubt that he would be able to galvanise the dressing room.

He was able to get Chelsea playing attractive football while winning important matches and was key to securing their return to the Champions League this season.

However, given the fact that he managed one of Tottenham’s fiercest rivals, the supporters would have been likely to turn on him quite quickly.

Additionally, his relationship with the BlueCo consortium turned incredibly sour, and it remains unclear if ENIC would want a manager like him in charge.

It’s clear that Frank is on his last legs at Spurs, and although a move for Maresca now looks in doubt, it could give Joe Lewis more clarity on who he potentially wants to replace the Dane.

Tottenham have hit a snag on a transfer exit for young midfielder Callum Olusesi.

Olusesi has been in and around the Tottenham first-team in recent weeks, largely due to the injury situation Thomas Frank is dealing with in midfield.

The 18-year-old central midfielder was an unused substitute for Spurs’ Champions League games against Frankfurt, Dortmund, Slavia Prague, Monaco and Bodo Glimt respectively.

He’s also made one Premier League matchday squad this season too, as he was named on the bench for Tottenham’s 0-0 draw away at Brentford on New Year’s Day.

Tottenham demand holding up Callum Olusesi’s Serie A switch

Evidently then, Olusesi is held in high regard around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the England youth international seemingly having a bright future ahead of him.

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Indeed, it was even reported this week that Tottenham have turned down bids for Olusesi, with the likes of Hoffenheim and PSV understood to have seen offers of around £6million knocked back.

However, a breakthrough had been made on Saturday, as Serie A side Torino have reportedly agreed a loan deal for Olusesi, with the youngster even having completed a medical with them.

The framework of the deal is also understood to include a permanent option for Torino to purchase Olusesi, but it’s this element of the transfer that has now caused the switch to hit a snag.

As per a report from Alfredo Pedulla, Tottenham are said to be asking for the deal to be done in pound sterling as opposed to euros, which is understood to be complicating the transfer.

The report goes onto state that Olusesi is ‘desperate’ to make the move to Serie A, and that there is still the potential for the issue to be ironed out before Monday’s 7pm transfer deadline.

Tottenham are taking major gamble with Olusesi deal

Having only signed a long-term contract extension until 2029 back in April of last year, Tottenham clearly feel as though Olusesi could have a big future in N17.

So, agreeing to a deal that sees Torino have the option to sign him permanently, especially when there’s no rush to sell him, presents a major risk for future transfer regret.

Olusesi is clearly a talented young midfielder, and although there is plenty of competition in that department in the Lilywhites’ squad at present, that may not be the case over the next few years.

He’s also one of their own academy talents, and so if he was given more time to develop in North London, Spurs could be in a position to bank major pure profits on him in the future that could massively help with PSR too.

Mauricio Pochettino may not have won any silverware during his time as Tottenham manager, but that hasn’t stopped fans from dreaming of a potential return to North London for the Argentine.

Spurs are currently facing loud calls to sack Thomas Frank after yet another disappointing Premier League campaign, in which he’s really struggled to improve on the domestic performances that Ange Postecoglou oversaw last term.

While Postecoglou managed to win the Europa League and end Spurs’ near-two-decade wait for a trophy, Frank barely seems capable of winning against another English team, let alone silverware.

The pressure on Frank has led to calls for Pochettino to be re-hired as Tottenham‘s next manager in the summer after he’s finished managing the USA at the World Cup.

However, new developments across the Atlantic should put paid to any shot Pochettino had of making a comeback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Mauricio Pochettino wants Timothy Weah silence over World Cup ticket prices

Pochettino has looked poised to become the next Tottenham manager after rumours of Spurs potentially hiring an interim boss to see out the rest of this season if Frank is sacked.

However, Spurs need to be giving the Argentine a wide berth, after he publicly berated USA international Timothy Weah for simply saying that the 2026 World Cup ticket prices are too high.

Weah, who’s currently on loan at Marseille from Juventus, said: “It’s too expensive, many real fans will miss the matches.”

Of course, the USA are joint-hosts of the competition, so for an American player to be speaking out against the competition’s organisers and FIFA, is something that should be commended by all football fans across the world.

The Football Supporters’ Association has called the World Cup ticket prices “scandalous” after some of the most expensive football tickets in the history of the sport were put on sale, with the cheapest final tickets costing over £3,100.

The average football fan has been well and truly priced out of attending most matches. But USA manager Pochettino just wants Weah to keep his mouth shut and keep on playing football.

“My job, my duty, is to prepare the team, the United States national team, in the best possible way to perform. We are not politicians. We are sports people and we can only talk about our work,” said Pochettino.

“The players should speak on the field, by playing football, not off it; it is not their duty to evaluate ticket prices.“

Pochettino’s statement ‘tone-deaf’

Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, speaking on Futbol Americas can’t believe that Pochettino would so openly try to shut down one of his players’ opinions.

“It’s disappointing, and that’s as nicely as I can put it,” said ex-West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.

“Athletes have been using their platform for quite some time. The challenge to athletes using their platform has been debunked continuously.

“Given what’s happening off the field, politically, it couldn’t be more tone deaf.

“This is harkening back to 60 or 70 years ago, this is beyond belief that in 2026 we have someone like Mauricio Pochettino making this statement, given the position he holds in this country, with its history of athletic activism.”

Pochettino is clearly more than just the USA manager for the 2026 World Cup.

He’s seemingly a puppet and a mouthpiece for FIFA.

Everything about the upcoming World Cup has been nauseating, from a so-called ‘peace prize’ for a president who wants to invade and seize new territory to the staggering ticket prices.

This isn’t a World Cup for football fans.

This is a World Cup for the wealthiest and worst people around.

Pochettino’s role in defending that means that Tottenham – and any club in England – have to avoid hiring him because he clearly doesn’t care at all about us normal football fans.

Yves Bissouma could play his final game for Tottenham in the clash with Manchester City.

Bissouma had fallen out of favour under Thomas Frank as several disciplinary issues came to light early in the Dane’s reign.

However, he has worked his way back in recent weeks, with injuries decimating Spurs’ options in the middle of the pitch.

With just six months left on his contract, he may well be lined up for an exit before the 2 February transfer deadline strikes.

Yves Bissouma exit claim made amid Tottenham latest

John Wenham believes that the outcast could be put in the shop window against Pep Guardiola’s side.

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Spurs had been trying to sell Bissouma earlier this month, and those efforts could be sparked again in the last few days of the window.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “The only one that could potentially happen is Bissouma, because obviously he’s still got six months left on his contract,

“If Tottenham want to make any money, but he has actually come into the team now, he started against Burnley, he was ineligible to feature in the Champions League games, that’s why he didn’t.

“He could feature against Manchester City on the weekend and with the injuries we’ve had to Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies throughout the squad, you know, really long injuries, Rodrigo Bentancur, these are all three-month injuries.

“He could end up staying now and just going for free at the end of the season. So, yeah, it’ll be interesting to see what happens with him, but if there was one player to go, I would say it’s likely to be Bissouma.”

Can Bissouma redeem his Tottenham career?

The Mali ace was signed after impressing consistently at Brighton, but he has failed to show any semblance of that form in North London.

His whole stint at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been sub-par, and just because Frank is having to play him now, it likely does not change their stance on an exit.

It would be best for all parties if they were to move on, and the Lilywhites should cash in, rather than letting him in for free.

There is likely no chance for redemption for Bissouma, despite the fact that has been forced into the side lately.