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Tottenham supporters were hoping to see Dane Scarlett involved in the first-team.

Scarlett is highly rated at Tottenham, and has made five appearances in the senior side so far this season under Thomas Frank.

Frank’s leadership has come under significant scrutiny, with Spurs languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

The latest on his future has left supporters more furious than they previously were about the state of the club.

Where is Dane Scarlett going?

Scarlett has been tipped as the next Harry Kane at Spurs, and it seems he is set to follow the Bayern Munich star’s path to stardom with another loan.

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Tottenham announced on X that the 21-year-old has joined Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian on loan until the end of the campaign.

They wished the young striker good luck for his temporary switch away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Why are Tottenham supporters so angry about Scarlett exit?

Scarlett’s exit is a huge problem for supporters as Spurs are still in the middle of an injury crisis, especially in their attacking ranks.

Dominic Solanke has not long returned from a serious issue, which kept him out a long time, and it may be disastrous if he reinjures himself.

That would leave Randal Kolo Muani as the only recognised striker on the books, as Richarlison, who started the season in great form, is out for the foreseeable future.

Fans are rightfully angry, with many demanding a new addition now that the youngster has been allowed to depart, as Frank’s squad has been left lacking.

One supporter took to X, saying: “Our squad is thin and you send yet another player out on loan! This club is a joke.”

Another fan said: “At this rate you’ll have to start putting fans on the bench.”

Another also spoke out, saying: “We have 4 attackers at the club. On bring of relegation fight. What on earth are we doing.”

It may well prove the right decision to loan out Scarlett in the long-run, as he will gain significant experience and hopefully score a lot of goals in Scotland, but it does not mean that supporters are happy about it.

The atmosphere in N17 is still shaky, and a lack of action in the market, while letting potential options leave on loan, will only increase tensions.

The board need to listen and bring in another attacker before the 2 February deadline, or the fanbase may become the most disillusioned that they have been in recent months.

Ange Postecoglou’s odds slashed to join London club who finalised late-January deal on Friday

Ange Postecoglou is increasingly likely to return to the Premier League after being dismissed by both Tottenham and Nottingham Forest last year.

Thomas Frank has found himself under immense pressure after being the man to replace Postecoglou in the summer.

The 60-year-old Aussie has been linked with jobs across the UK, with speculation that Celtic could re-hire the ex-Spurs boss in the summer once Martin O’Neill’s interim spell in charge is over.

However, a job could open up for Postecoglou to seize in the Premier League if he’s able to convince the powers that be that his short-lived stint at Forest was nothing but a blip in what has been a successful managerial career to date.

Crystal Palace could hire Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham News revealed at the weekend that Postecoglou was a 12/1 outsider to be the next Crystal Palace manager.

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However, a major bookmaker has now slashed those odds to 11/1, with it seemingly being more likely now that the former Celtic manager could take charge at Selhurst Park once Oliver Glasner leaves.

Glasner announced earlier this month that he will leave the Eagles at the end of the season, with his contract set to expire in the summer.

Despite this, it’s been a busy winter transfer window for the South London club, who finalised their latest deal on Friday by sending Danny Imray on loan to West Brom.

The Austrian has been linked with the potential vacancy at Tottenham, with speculation that Frank is facing the sack at the North London club.

What does the future hold for Thomas Frank and Ange Postecoglou?

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding both Spurs’ current manager and their previous one.

Postecoglou broke unwanted records for his short stint at Nottingham Forest, butchering his hopes of getting any work in the Premier League in the near future.

Looking at the way things have panned out over the last six or seven months, it’s likely that Postecoglou just wants a break from the game until the summer.

However, that works out well for him because Crystal Palace and Celtic are among the clubs who will definitely need to hire a new manager in the summer.

As for Frank and Tottenham, who knows?

Postecoglou got sacked for a lot less than what Frank is doing right now.

The Aussie won the Europa League title by beating Manchester United in the final.

Yes, he oversaw a rotten Premier League campaign, but at least Spurs were very obviously just targeting silverware on the continent instead of trying to finish in a pointless 10th place.

Frank isn’t achieving anything, and he won’t achieve anything, either.

Keith Hackett believes Tottenham and Aston Villa should face points deductions after the FA fined them both following their FA Cup incident.

It was announced by The FA on Thursday that both Tottenham and Aston Villa would be fined £125,000 each for the mass confrontation which happened in their FA Cup game on 10 January.

The FA’s statement writes that it was alleged both sides failed to ensure their players and/or officials didn’t act in improper and/or in a provocative manner after the full-time whistle had blew.

Tottenham and Aston Villa have since admitted to the charge brought against them, with the Regulatory Commission imposing the aforementioned fine on them as such.

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Keith Hackett calls for points deductions after Spurs/Villa scenes

Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-1, and the incident started when Joao Palhinha didn’t take too kindly to Ollie Watkins’ celebrations in front of the travelling Villa fans.

Some pushing and shoving by Palhinha on Watkins followed, which was spotted by a number of Villa players who began to confront the Tottenham midfielder, notably Morgan Rogers.

Eventually the situation did cool down and things came under control, but the damage had been done in regards to disciplinary action being taken against both clubs.

However, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett believes that much harsher punishments should’ve been enacted, with a points deduction recommended.

“The fines hopefully sends a message to both clubs. However, a bigger message would be to start deducting points,” Hackett said.

Points deductions might be over the top – larger fines wouldn’t be

The problem with deducting points in this incident is that it took place in the FA Cup, which would then be pretty unfair to punish both Tottenham and Aston Villa in terms of Premier League points.

Perhaps the issue as well as the solution in this scenario, and indeed others like it, is not that a fine wasn’t an acceptable course of disciplinary action, but that it wasn’t high enough to really feel like a punishment.

£125,000, whilst certainly not a sum of money one might find on the floor in the street, isn’t exactly a figure that would strike fear into the hearts of Spurs or Villa’s financial coffers, respectfully.

However, if fines were bumped up from six figures to seven for incidents such as this one, then clubs may take a more serious and proactive approach to ensuring they don’t happen.

Luca Williams-Barnett is one of the brightest prospects to come through the Tottenham academy in recent years.

Williams-Barnett signed a professional deal at Tottenham in October to reflect his status as a massive talent in North London.

The 17-year-old made his debut earlier in the campaign as Tottenham secured victory over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup.

The midfielder hasn’t featured since but has made multiple matchday squads, including Tottenham’s recent draw away to Burnley in the Premier League.

Williams-Barnett has now taken to social media to react to the latest transfer activity after a January deal with West Ham was confirmed.

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Luca Williams-Barnett reacts after West Ham transfer agreement

The teenager may be seen as one for the future, but that won’t stop the Lilywhites from improving their academy side elsewhere.

There has been plenty of transfer speculation surrounding many youth stars, with Damola Ajayi returning from Doncaster Rovers due to interest elsewhere.

Outgoings aren’t the only thing on the cards in N17, with a deal now confirmed to improve the situation down Hotspur Way.

Spurs confirmed the signing of Elisha Sowunmi on Friday, with a deal agreed for the West Ham talent to switch the East End for North London.

The deal has seemingly gone down well with Williams-Barnett, who has taken to Instagram to like the announcement post from Tottenham.

Former N17 academy ace Jaden Williams also liked the announcement, with current under-21 ace James Rowswell also joining the party.

Who is Tottenham academy signing Elisha Sowunmi?

The Lilywhites have agreed a deal to improve their own fortunes, while spiting a London rival in the process.

Sowunmi has completed the move after spending 10 years with the London Stadium club, where he featured across every age group.

The new signing is 18 years old and has the ability to feature as a winger or as a number 10, while also having an eye for goal.

He was West Ham’s top goalscorer at under-18 level last campaign as the Hammers secured victory in the U18 Premier League Cup.

Tottenham have now confirmed the attacker will join the under-21s squad in North London and could feature immediately after being named as eligible for Friday’s Premier League 2 clash against Everton.

Tottenham’s move for Liverpool star Andy Robertson could be back on, John Wenham has said.

Tottenham were showing significant interest in Robertson, but a deal seemed to be off after several sources linked with the Reds nixed the idea.

The Anfield side decided not to proceed with the £5million move, due to depleted resources in the defensive areas.

However, Thomas Frank may get his man sooner rather than later.

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Why Robertson to Tottenham may still be on

Wenham believes that the Scotland captain could still make the switch to North London before the 2 February deadline.

He thinks it may even happen before the end of January, which would mean that Robertson would be signed before the end of play on Saturday.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I still think the Andy Robertson deal will happen.

“Spurs have made it known that they were going to move for the player in the summer, which tells me that Liverpool were not going to renew his contract.

“For me, it seems like waiting for Roma to line-up this alternative left-back, which would allow the Greek [Tsimikas] to return to Liverpool, then I think Robertson will be granted that move to Tottenham.

“I still think it will happen this month, I honestly do.”

Why do Tottenham want Robertson?

Robertson is far from the swashbuckling left-back who starred for Jurgen Klopp’s great Reds teams over the years, as his pace and ability has decreased with age.

However, he still brings a lot, his passion, leadership and determination would go a long way to helping Frank to mould his squad into the right characters that he needs to take the club forward.

His personality could rub off on several of his new teammates, and his experience would be invaluable, as Spurs look to redeem the Premier League campaign, and go as far as they can in the Champions League.

For such a cheap fee, it is a no-brainer to bring the two-time league champion and the three-time Champions League finalist (one win) to N17.

Whether Wenham is right remains to be seen, but is does not seem beyond the realm of possibility that the Lilywhites could bring the 31-year-old in before the deadline.

Micky van de Ven has been at the centre of plenty of transfer gossip throughout the winter transfer window.

Van de Ven has been valued at £100million by Tottenham, which it is hoped will put off suitors including Real Madrid and Liverpool.

While van de Ven’s injury record is questionable, there is no doubt he is one of the best centre-backs in world football.

For all the talk of Tottenham landing a mega fee for Van de Ven, supporters will be furious if the North London side cash in either this window or in the summer.

While there has been no confirmed news on Van de Ven one way or the other yet, there has been plenty of movement elsewhere in the transfer window.

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Micky van de Ven reacts as ex-Tottenham teammate finds new club

Van de Ven has been a Spurs player for two-and-a-half years now and has already seen plenty of players come and go at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

One of those is Timo Werner, who has now secured a move from RB Leipzig to Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

The news was announced by San Jose on their official website and social media channels on Thursday afternoon.

The caption of the post read: “A proven winner at every level. Now wearing black and blue. Timo time starts now.”

Van de Ven is close friends with Werner still and both liked and commented on the post, sending a flames emoji to sum up how he feels about the transfer.

Yves Bissouma was also among the current Spurs crop to like the post.

What was Werner’s overall record for Tottenham?Werner spent a season-and-a-half on loan with Tottenham between 2023 and 2025, and it is fair to say he did not exactly light things up.

The former Germany international scored just three goals in 41 appearances for Spurs across all competitions.

In many ways, that sums up the second half of Werner’s career to date pretty well.

The versatile attacked netted 13, 16 and 28 Bundesliga goals in successive seasons up to 2020-21, but then fell completely off the cliff when joining Chelsea.

Spurs fans will no doubt wish Werner all the best in MLS, though, as he gets a chance to find the net more regularly again.

Tottenham did not have to wait long to find out whether they would be signing Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich this window.

Tottenham were linked with Goretzka earlier this week as it emerged he would make an imminent decision on his Bayern future.

Goretzka is out of contract at the Allianz Arena in the summer and has been the subject of interest from multiple clubs away from Spurs, including Atletico Madrid.

And news emerged on Friday of an official decision being made on Goretzka’s future.

Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich this summer

Goretzka has been with Bayern since 2018 and has won six Bundesliga titles during that time, as well as the Champions League in 2020.

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But as announced by Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund, Goretzka will leave the Bavarian giants this summer.

That does mean, however, he will not be going anywhere prior to Monday night’s deadline, so it means Spurs will not be landing a major upgrade over the coming days.

“As much as I’m honoured by interest from international top clubs, I’ve decided just as clearly that I would like to stay with FC Bayern until the end of the season,” Goretzka posted on Instagram.

The 30-year-old is now expected to attract even more interest ahead of the summer transfer window, but it remains to be seen if Tottenham will be involved in the race.

Goretzka would have instantly lifted Tottenham – the stats show why

It is pretty clear the see why teams such as Atletico and Tottenham are so eager to land Goretzka.

As highlighted by the Sofascore graphic below, Goretzka averages 2.50 ball recoveries per game across all competitions for Bayern this season.

He also has a remarkable 92 per cent pass-accuracy success and wins half of his duels, helping to control play from midfield.

The fact he has been used 28 times this season – 16 of those starts – also highlighted how important he still remains to Vincent Kompany, even if as more of a squad player these days.

Tottenham have their fair share of midfielders in the mould of Goretzka, but it is fair to say none of them do it as well.

If this is a deal the Lilywhites could therefore pursue in the summer, they need to do exactly that.

Randal Kolo Muani’s situation at Tottenham is far from over yet, with speculation over a winter exit mounting.

Thomas Frank is in a spot of bother at Spurs, and the last thing he will want is to lose one of his key stars.

Spurs signed Kolo Muani on loan from PSG in the summer, and the versatile attacker has taken his time to get going.

The 27-year-old is now starting to play a more prominent role in Frank‘s side, but it could be too little too late, as his former side, Juventus, keep pressing for the forward’s return to Italy.

Juventus will push for Randal Kolo Muani until final day of transfer window

Juventus want to sign Kolo Muani once again after the striker enjoyed a positive spell with the Bianconeri last season.

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But the Italian giants are aware of the complications that come with securing a return for their former talisman.

According to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport in their print edition on Friday, Juventus and Kolo Muani both want a return, as the player is set to express his desire to leave to Tottenham officials soon.

It was an initial no after Juventus first approached, but if Spurs do decide they want to terminate Kolo Muani’s deal early, PSG would also have to agree, which “isn’t impossible” despite difficult technicalities.

Juventus’ director of football strategy, Giorgio Chiellini, wants to sign the Frenchman and is not admitting defeat in the chase for Kolo Muani, with hopes of fresh talks soon, if Tottenham change their stance.

What has Thomas Frank said about Kolo Muani amid exit links?

Kolo Muani starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 Champions League win over his former side, Frankfurt, on Wednesday, scoring his third goal for the Lilywhites.

The French international has recently been included in Frank’s squad more, as the Dane appears to be warming to Kolo Muani more, given his recent comments on the Juventus-linked man.

Frank said, as quoted by Tottenham’s official website: “I’m very happy Kolo scored the goal, very happy for him. I said to him it would be nice if he also chipped in with some goals against not only his former clubs.

“I did that with a smile on my face, of course, because there’s nothing he wants more than that. So, I’m very happy with that.”

There’s still plenty of time left in the winter market for movement, and Frank would most likely be gutted if he were to lose out on one of his favourite characters at Hotspur Way, so late on.

Michael Carrick could still replace Thomas Frank at Tottenham after latest developments

Thomas Frank remains under big sack pressure at Tottenham and there are already rumours about who could replace him.

Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League and are just eight points clear of the relegation zone as they head into the final 15 games of the season.

However, the North London side are faring much better in the Champions League, finishing in the top eight of the group phase and progressing straight through to the last 16.

Tottenham beat Frankfurt 2-0 on Wednesday evening in their final game before the knockout rounds, providing Frank with a bit of respite from the constant negativity.

Paul Scholes suggests Michael Carrick as Thomas Frank replacement

Frank still has the backing of the Tottenham players despite his abysmal start to life in North London, and it seems he will at least get until the end of this season to turn the situation around.

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The Dane’s main problem at this moment in time is Spurs’ home form, given they have picked up just nine points from their 11 Premier League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium so far this term.

If Frank fails to address the Lilywhites’ struggles at home, then he will surely be dismissed in the summer.

Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes thinks that Michael Carrick could be the man to replace Frank, if he is sacked.

Speaking about the Tottenham managerial situation on Stick to Football, Scholes said: “That could be Michael (Carrick’s) next job.”

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright was in agreement with his fellow pundit, replying: “Good shout.”

Michael Carrick is proving his worth at Man United

Carrick is in interim charge of Man United until the end of the season following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, and he has started superbly.

The former Middlesbrough has led the Red Devils to wins over both Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games in charge, completely changing the feeling around Old Trafford.

If Carrick continues to deliver for the rest of the campaign, then he will become a realistic option for Tottenham in the summer.

He spent two seasons at Spurs as a player between 2004 and 2006 before eventually completing a move to Man United.

The North London outfit will be keeping a close eye on proceedings at Old Trafford before determining whether to make an approach for Carrick.

Tottenham are cracking on with transfer business despite the noise surrounding Thomas Frank.

Spurs beat Frankfurt 2-0 away from home in the Champions League on Wednesday, which means the Lilywhites are now unbeaten in three following a run without a win in five.

Frank has been under pressure, and the result may have bought the Dane some more time after a disappointing draw against Burnley in the Premier League.

Johan Lange and Co. only have a couple of days left in the transfer window, and further exits are expected to be sanctioned.

One of them is teenage sensation Callum Olusesi, with plenty of clubs sniffing around.

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Tottenham have a plan for Callum Olusesi after £6m bids

Olusesi is highly rated at Hotspur Way and has the potential to one day become a regular starter for the Lilywhites.

The 18-year-old is a regular starter for Tottenham‘s U21s side, and after making his professional debut last season, he seems ready for first-team action.

According to The Standard on Thursday, Olusesi is attracting interest from multiple clubs across Europe, with Hoffenheim and PSV both having bids in the region of £6million turned down for the youngster.

Italian outfit Torino have also been mentioned as a club the central midfielder could join, but on a loan deal with an option to buy.

The Lilywhites are keen on sending Olusesi out on loan for the remainder of the campaign, but do not want to lose the midfielder permanently.

A host of Championship clubs are reportedly interested in the starlet, but Spurs would only let him temporarily leave for a team who are the right fit.

What has Olusesi previously said about being a Spurs player?

Olusesi reportedly wants first-team minutes at senior level, and his performances in the youth ranks have rightly earned him plenty of interest.

The midfielder made his debut in Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in January last year, and later commented on what it meant to him.

Olusesi said, as quoted by Tottenham‘s official website: “It felt amazing, a dream come true. I’ve been working for this for all these years; the opportunity came, and I’m just grateful for it.”

The Englishman is tied down to N17 until 2029 and has time on his hands to develop in the game.

Spurs’ stance on the young gem proves how much Olusesi is valued at Tottenham, as internal figures now need to identify the perfect loan destination for him to join, with just days of the winter market left.