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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.

Thomas Frank insists he did not fear for his Tottenham job amid fan unrest earlier this month.

Tottenham‘s 2-1 home loss to West Ham on 17 January led to strong suggestions that Frank would be sacked by Spurs.

In fact, Tim Sherwood suggested it was inevitable Frank would be sacked as Spurs languished in the lower reaches of the Premier League.

But Frank survived that loss, as well as last weekend’s 2-2 draw away at a poor Burnley side, before overseeing an impressive 2-0 Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek.

And it has now been reported Frank has the support of Tottenham chiefs and is not at immediate threat of being sacked.

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Thomas Frank speaks out on Tottenham ‘sack’ chants

Tottenham fans have called for Frank’s head repeatedly this season, most recently during last weekend’s draw at Turf Moor.

On the back of the reports that Frank’s job is safe, the Dane has now spoken out for the first time in an interview with Sky Sports.

“I would say it’s not about me, but I understand how football works, of course. It’s easier to only blame the head coach,” Frank said when asked if he feared for his job.

“I think the feeling we have is a very committed playing squad. It’s a very committed staff. It’s a very committed leadership at the top of the club, in Vinai [Venkatesham] and Johan [Lange].”

Frank also commented on the chants from fans, saying: “I think when you’re in a big club like Tottenham, with huge ambitions, and a fantastic, massive fanbase, and you’re not where you want to be, there will always be noise.

“That I expect, and it should be noise. What I know is that we will get there in the end, and we’ll pull through this. Then we’ll be in a better place, and then there will be less noise.”

Frank has basically said what was expected, but it remains to be seen just how close he was to being sacked just a week or so ago.

Who can realistically replace Frank at Tottenham?

Even accounting for the win over Frankfurt, which secured automatic progression to the last 16 of the Champions League, the vast majority of Spurs fans still want Frank gone.

The one saving grace the former Brentford boss has is Spurs chiefs may feel there are no realistic contenders out there to replace him right now.

However, Oliver Glasner will be leaving Crystal Palace in the summer and seems a wise choice to go after if Frank is sacked.

Xabi Alonso is also out of work, but he is more likely to hold out for a different job.

If results do not improve in the league, and Frank is indeed sacked, it may well be that John Heitinga is the man to step in.

Heitinga was recently appointed as part of Frank’s backroom staff and therefore already has one foot through the door, so to speak.

All Frank can do for now is try to build some momentum, but with Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Arsenal up next, that will be much easier said than done.

Callum Olusesi is on the verge of leaving Tottenham on a loan-to-buy basis.

The 18-year-old midfielder has only ever made one senior appearance for Spurs, with Thomas Frank failing to play him since taking charge of the North London club in the summer.

Gianluca Di Marzio reported via his website on Friday that Olusesi is set to join Serie A club Torino on loan for the rest of the season.

It is understood that the Italians will then have the option to buy the teenager permanently in the summer.

Callum Olusesi on his way back to London after Torino medical

Di Marzio adds that Olusesi has already completed his medical in Italy and that he’s now currently travelling back to London in order to get his work permit.

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Since leaving the European Union in 2020, British footballers have to apply for the right to play within EU countries.

With the transfer deadline looming, it’s unlikely that this will be a long process and that Olusesi will complete his loan-to-buy move in the next couple of days.

It remains to be seen what fee Torino are willing to pay to sign him permanently.

However, The Standard reported earlier this week that European clubs had bids for Olusesi worth £6million rejected by Spurs earlier this week.

You would imagine that if Tottenham had accepted a loan-to-buy deal with Torino, the overall fees would exceed the amount that Hoffenheim and PSV reportedly offered.

What Ange Postecoglou said about Callum Olusesi

It was former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou who handed Olusesi his one and only senior appearance for the North London club.

He earned it last January, when he came off the bench late on in a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

Postecoglou also named Olusesi in 14 of his matchday squads in the Premier League last season. However, the youngster failed to make an appearance off the bench.

Frank has only named him on the bench once in the league since, which was in the 0-0 draw with Brentford on New Year’s Day.

When he was in charge of Spurs, Postecoglou clearly thought highly of Olusesi.

Speaking last January after his debut against Hoffenheim, he said: “Yeah, we’ve had quite a few young boys training with the group.

“And obviously with the situation we’re in, it’s allowed them to understand what it takes to even train at this level and Callum’s been great.

“He’s obviously a very talented young player and he’s one of the ones we’ve got high hopes for.

“Obviously he got a taste of it (Thursday) night, which is great for him and for his family.

“Hopefully it gives him encouragement, but he’s still got a long way to go in terms of becoming part of the first team.“

Raheem Sterling is being linked with a move to Tottenham after he was released by Chelsea this week.

The 31-year-old, who’s been capped 82 times by England, failed to make a single appearance for the Blues this term before it was announced that his contract was terminated after a mutual agreement between all parties.

With just over 48 hours to go until the winter transfer window closes, Sterling is an experienced free agent option for many clubs that are keen on signing a new, versatile forward with a point to prove.

Burnley and Fulham have been mentioned, but Tottenham are also a surprise option for the former Arsenal loanee.

Tottenham show interest in Raheem Sterling as desperation revealed

According to iNews, Sterling was earning £325,000-a-week on his deal at Chelsea before it was terminated this week.

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It is understood that the Jamaica-born forward is desperate to play football again, with it now being 251 days since he last played a competitive match.

Champions League clubs are reportedly keen on Sterling, with Tottenham among them.

Michael Hincks reports that if Sterling were to make the move to Spurs, he would only need to play for Manchester United to complete his Premier League Big Six bingo card.

However, the iNews journalist claims that Spurs fans are unlikely to be happy with Sterling joining, adding that a move for him “hardly screams ambition“.

What role would Sterling play at Tottenham?

If Tottenham did land a deal for Sterling this winter, it’s unlikely that their fans will see him playing for them any time soon.

As mentioned, it’s been a long time since the former Manchester City and Liverpool winger kicked a ball in anger, with his last competitive appearance coming in a 2-1 win over Southampton on the final day of last season when he was on loan at Arsenal.

His season-long stint at the Emirates last season was hardly successful.

Sterling played 28 times in all competitions, scoring just one goal, which came against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup back in September 2024.

Stats by Sofascore also show that he created just four big chances across all of those appearances.

The last time Sterling scored against a Premier League club was May 2024, over a year and a half ago, when Chelsea beat Bournemouth 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

If Spurs sign Sterling, who can play on both wings, he could serve as a back-up option for Thomas Frank.

However, if he wants anywhere near the wages he was on at Chelsea, it’s a deal that the North Londoners should no doubt look to avoid.

Tottenham face stiff competition in the race for Moussa Diaby’s signature.

The former Aston Villa star moved to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad in 2024, but he fancies a move back to European football.

Inter Milan had agreed personal terms with the winger for a loan deal with a £30million buy option, but his current club have not green-lighted the move.

That may be due to the Saudi Pro League side feeling like they can secure a better fee with the Lilywhites’ interest.

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Why Tottenham can beat Inter Milan to Diaby signature

John Wenham believes that John Lange will play a key role if Diaby is to move to North London before the 2 February deadline, rather than making the switch to Italy.

Lange, who is set to be Spurs’ sole director of football, with Fabio Paratici on his way out, can use his previous dealings with the player to sway the transfer.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I think Tottenham will definitely be in the market for any opportunities.

“I saw there was a link with Moussa Diaby, who is in the Saudi Pro League at the moment, there was talk that it was advanced with Inter Milan.

“The reason why Tottenham have an advantage if they accelerate that move, is that it was Johan Lange, that brought him to Aston Villa, so they obviously have a working relationship.

“If Spurs were to move, it could be that the player would prefer a move back to the Premier League, I could see him fitting in as a Brennan Johnson-style replacement.

“If he was available on any sort of loan deal, I am sure Tottenham would be attentive.”

Diaby would be a great signing for Tottenham

The 26-year-old scored six goals and notched 10 assists in 38 Premier League matches for the Villans, before making the move to the Arab Peninsula.

He would add a much-needed directness to Spurs’ attack, and clearly has some sort of end product, more than what most of Frank’s attackers possess at the moment.

He could be just the tonic that the N17 outfit needs to save their season, and take them on to further glory in the near future, if they can beat their rivals to a deal.

It will an interest few days ahead of the window closing, that is for sure.