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Micky van de Ven has been the subject of increased transfer speculation in the winter transfer window.

Van de Ven has proved to be a vital asset for Tottenham, arguably their best performer this season under Thomas Frank.

There have been reports that he is resisting the idea of signing a new contract in North London amid interest in his services.

However, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium side holds all the power when it comes to a potential exit for the Dutchman.

Tottenham’s stance shared as £100m Van De Ven claim emerges

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on his situation at Tottenham, but John Wenham believes that Spurs are in a strong position to keep hold of the 24-year-old for the foreseeable future..

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He thinks that if Spurs were to sell at this point, it would take an offer over the £100million valuation, which has been widely reported.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Van de Ven’s contracted for another three-and-a-half years, so it’s not really panic stations as of yet. Even at the end of this season, he’s still got another three years, so Tottenham are very much in control of the situation.

“A lot can change in football in three and a half years. I didn’t expect Cristian Romero to extend his contract this summer, and then he subsequently did.

“Defenders can go for a lot of money now. Van de Ven’s got over three years left on his deal, plus the fact that he’s a left-sided centre-back with many fantastic attributes. He’s also able to play as a left-back and has ridiculous levels of pace.”

“You might laugh at this, but I think Tottenham would value him in excess of £100 million.

“Whether or not anyone would be prepared to pay that is another matter, but we’re in a world where left-sided defenders naturally come at a huge premium anyway.”

Tottenham cannot afford to lose Van de Ven

The Lilywhites cannot afford to see the Dutchman exit, as he is one of the best defenders in world football.

Spurs are trying to build a side that can compete for the highest honours, the Premier League and Champions League.

If they allowed Van de Ven to go to a rival top six side, that would be defeating that objective, and set them back even further.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush.

Tottenham have endured a pretty wretched start to 2026, with the north London team sliding closer towards the Premier League relegation zone.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is at risk of being sacked after their last league win came on 28 December away at struggling Crystal Palace.

Other than signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, along with Tottenham snapping up Souza from Santos, this month has been a dour one for 14th-placed Spurs.

And it seems Tottenham’s hopes of signing City star Marmoush are very remote following a development from his native Egypt.

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Aston Villa and Tottenham receive Omar Marmoush blow

Marmoush swapped Eintracht Frankfurt for City a year ago and after a strong start at the Etihad, the Egyptian has found it harder going this season.

After scoring seven goals in 16 Premier League games last term, Marmoush has scored just once in 11 league outings in 2025-26.

While he has not been helped by a knee injury, plus he missed a month or so due to representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, City haven’t really been able to count on Marmoush this season.

As a result, he has been linked with the likes of Tottenham, Aston Villa, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce during the winter transfer window.

However, according to Egyptian outlet Win Win, there is no chance Marmoush will leave City this month.

The report adds that an informed source explained how City have not received anything concrete regarding a transfer from any clubs, and Pep Guardiola’s side are keen to keep the Egyptian.

Marmoush himself is “determined” to continue playing under Guardiola, who is an admirer of the forward. Plus, his contract has more than three years left to run on it.

Will Thomas Frank be sacked by Tottenham?

Despite doing an excellent job at Brentford, summer appointee Frank is under huge pressure to keep his job at Tottenham continue to struggle.

Statistically, the Dane is one of Tottenham’s worst managers this century, with Frank winning under 37 per cent of his matches so far.

If Frank is dismissed, Tottenham have been urged to move for Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi in the coming weeks.

However, that seems unlikely, with the former Brighton head coach said to be happy at the French outfit.

Mauricio Pochettino’s odds of being their next manager have been slashed, but Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane is among the favourites to succeed Frank.

A crucial run of games is nearing for Tottenham, including matches against second-placed City, in-form Manchester United, and table-topping Arsenal.

If Frank doesn’t pick up points soon, he could be out of the job before the winter window shuts on 2 February.

Thomas Frank’s job at Tottenham is far from safe, and Michael Carrick has been tipped as a candidate to take over.

With the club currently sitting in 14th, with more losses than wins, it is no surprise that Frank’s future is in doubt.

Former Brentford defender Ben Mee is backing Frank to still be a Tottenham success, though the latest odds suggest six contenders would be in line to replace Frank and while Carrick is not listed, he could be a good appointment.

Carrick, a former Spurs player, is currently managing another of his previous employers, Manchester United, and so far, he has done a stellar job.

The former England international has managed two games since being appointed on an interim basis and has picked up two impressive wins against title challengers Manchester City and Arsenal.

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Now, that record, if it continues, could put him in the running to take over at N17, according to a Premier League legend.

Paul Scholes tips Michael Carrick for Tottenham job

Michael Carrick has been linked with the Spurs job in the past, so it is not too surprising to see him being mentioned again.

When Ange Postecoglou was sacked, Carrick emerged as a candidate, and more recently, it was reported Spurs had sounded him out as a Frank replacement before he took over at Old Trafford.

Since then, his first two results for Manchester United have certainly impressed many, with two former Red Devils icons tipping him for a big role after this season.

On The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Nicky Butt stated, “His next job, if he wants to stay in football as a manager for another club, would be a good job if he does well here.”

Meanwhile, Paul Scholes said: “It could be like a Tottenham manager from this [for Carrick]. It wouldn’t surprise me.”

Thomas Frank sack latest at Tottenham

While Spurs do not currently have plans to sack Frank, if results do not improve and the club are thrown into a relegation battle, they may be forced to do so, according to Football Insider.

If that is to be the case, the likelihood of Carrick taking the job would certainly dwindle, unless the London club follows the Red Devils’ plan of appointing an interim manager for the final few months of the current campaign.

Even though it would be a permanent role for Carrick, there would be a slim chance of him leaving his temporary role before the end of the season.

Additionally, the Lilywhites would likely have to fork out a fee to break him from his current contract.

So far early signs are that the current Man United head coach is able to compete with the very best in the Premier League, and if Spurs are in the market to replace Frank come the end of the season, it could be a shrewd appointment.

Currently, it seems hard to see how Frank stays beyond this season.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham future is hanging by a thread as possible successors are sounded out.

Days after a convincing 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, Tottenham salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Burnley at the weekend.

As a result, Frank is once again fighting to save his Tottenham job, as question marks continue to mount over his suitability for the role.

Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane is among the favourites to replace Frank but former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is also in the running to return to his old stomping ground.

So, who is now the most likely candidate to replace Frank at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

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Who is the favourite to be Tottenham’s next manager?

According to one major bookmaker, there are six standout names for the Tottenham job if Frank is given the boot.

Former Tottenham striker Keane is still the bookies’ favourite at 3/1, but ex-Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is in a dead heat with the Irishman.

Current United States men’s national team manager Pochettino is behind them at 7/2, with the Argentine previously saying he would be keen to manage Spurs again.

Recently departed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is at 4/1, but whether the Spaniard would want to return to the dugout so quickly after his Los Blancos exit, which happened in early January, remains to be seen.

Finally, outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and ex-Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim are at 6/1.

Both Fulham’s Marco Silva and former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca are down at 12/1. Whether any of them could do better with this Spurs group is up for debate.

Will Pochettino return to Tottenham?

Pochettino is still held in high regard at Tottenham after turning them into Premier League title challengers and leading them to the Champions League final in 2019.

Pochettino is reportedly open to a Tottenham return after this summer’s 2026 World Cup, something he hinted at last March.

He said, “I still feel in my heart that, yes, I would like one day to come back [to Tottenham]. We see the timing.”

But just a few months later, ex-Paris Saint-Germain manager Pochettino poured cold water on a second stint at Tottenham.

Last June, the former Chelsea boss added, “If something happened, for sure you will see, but we cannot talk about this type of thing, because I think today, it’s not real. It’s not realistic.”

Pochettino’s odds to take over at Tottenham have been slashed ever so slightly from 4/1 to 7/2 but whether that becomes a reality is uncertain.

Mikey Moore could depart Tottenham and join Millwall in the summer.

Moore is currently at Rangers on loan and has done well, particularly since the introduction of Danny Rohl as head coach.

The teenager has been a regular this campaign at Ibrox, but that isn’t to say Rangers didn’t once think of sending Moore back to Tottenham earlier in his temporary stint.

Tottenham fans are keeping an eye on Moore and will be keen on welcoming him back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the season.

The Lilywhites faithful may not get that chance, with Moore potentially able to delight his close family with a surprise move to Millwall, on one condition.

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Mikey Moore to Millwall hinges on one massive factor

Tottenham allowed Moore to join Rangers in the summer despite a fair share of backlash against the loan move.

The winger is seen as arguably the brightest talent in North London, but wasn’t afforded a chance to prove that under Thomas Frank.

Things have gone on to work out well in Glasgow, but questions are starting to be asked over his future if and when he returns to Spurs in the summer.

Millwall legend Bryan King has suggested that a move to The Den could be on the cards at the end of the campaign, due to his family ties to the Lions.

That comes with a caveat, with a deal only there to be done should Alex Neil and Co. earn promotion from the Championship.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “He’ll stay at Rangers until the end of the season.

“He starts games and plays regularly, which will be the main thing for him right now.

“It’s a great learning curve for him to be playing football in a tough league and for a big club, and it will benefit him in the long run.

“It will be best for him to stay at Rangers until the end of the season and then reassess in the summer.

“He’ll come back to Tottenham, and you never know, he could end up at Millwall if they get promoted to the Premier League.

“His family are Millwall supporters, I bet they would love him to go there.

“You only have to look at one player who went there and changed his career, and that’s Harry Kane.“

Moore could demand Tottenham exit

Spurs may be having a shocking season, but one thing they don’t lack right now is depth in wide areas.

Frank has a collection of experienced winger options, so welcoming back a youngster like Moore may not benefit his minutes.

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Should the Rangers loanee make the move back to North London from Ibrox, it may be in his best interests to seek a move elsewhere.

A move to join Millwall and play for the side his family supports could be positive, but without their promotion, it feels unlikely.

It will be interesting to see how Moore assesses his own future in the summer and whether the Lilywhites will have their hand forced.

Thomas Frank’s future at Tottenham is in a precarious position.

Frank is under intense scrutiny as Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League table after 23 matches.

Tottenham drew 2-2 with Burnley on Saturday, and they now sit 10 points behind fourth-placed Man United, meaning their hopes of achieving Champions League football next season look incredibly slim.

Although Frank has gotten a tune out of his players in the Champions League, Spurs fans have had enough of the boring style of play.

Despite the result on Saturday, Frank still has the backing of the board ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Ben Mee backs Thomas Frank to succeed at Tottenham

Frank is living on borrowed time in N17, and his former player, Ben Mee, has spoken out on Tottenham‘s situation.

Mee played under the Dane at Brentford between 2022 and 2025, making 67 appearances in that time.

Speaking on talkSPORT on 26 January, he believes Frank deserves more time to turn things around.

He said: “I believe he’s a top, top manager. Tottenham can’t keep going from manager to manager every six months. It takes time to implement change.

“Every ounce of thought goes into his process at Tottenham, and some of the players have to take responsibility.

“Micky van de Ven being one of their top scorers doesn’t help, and their attackers need more consistency in the team.”

The Tottenham board will undoubtedly hold talks with Frank if Spurs lose to Frankfurt and drop out of the top eight of the Champions League table.

If results don’t improve soon, Spurs will have no choice but to dismiss him, and there are several candidates to choose from as his replacement.

Who could become the Tottenham manager if Thomas Frank is sacked?

The most likely scenario is for the board to hire an interim manager until the end of the season, before making an appointment in the summer.

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a return to Tottenham after he manages the USA for the 2026 World Cup.

Fans would be delighted to see him back in the dugout, and appointing someone who has proven himself to be successful would certainly work.

Alternatively, former striker Robbie Keane has been linked with the job, potentially taking the role on an interim basis, with the possibility of being made the permanent boss if he does well.

John Heitinga, one of Tottenham’s coaches, has previous managerial experience at Ajax, and he could be someone to step up until the end of the season.

Of course, Frank has to get sacked before any of this can happen, but all the signs are pointing to that happening very soon.

Tottenham need to crack on with their January business despite the uncertainty over Thomas Frank’s future.

The Lewis family splashed £35million to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, with the midfielder followed by left-back Souza at N17 for £13million.

Spurs have been linked with Liverpool’s Andrew Robertson in recent days, and could be about to strengthen their defensive options further.

Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Burnley on Saturday was damaging for Frank‘s future at the Lilywhites, but the game gave great insight into the area that needs to be improved next.

Yves Bissouma, in particular, gave Johan Lange a lot to think about.

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Yves Bissouma has shifted Tottenham’s transfer focus

Bissouma has had his off-field issues, where many thought he would never play in a Spurs shirt again, after he was caught inhaling laughing gas.

The midfielder has also had to recover from a long-term injury, but he’s bounced back fantastically.

Bissouma has now featured in Tottenham’s last two Premier League games and seems to be forming a great partnership with Gallagher.

Bissouma proved that Tottenham’s midfield doesn’t need much tweaking in the remaining time left of the window, and the overall performance showed it’s the attack where the Lilywhites need to add.

Tottenham’s main source of attack is currently from defenders off set-pieces, and that’s not good enough.

Mohammed Kudus’ injury has only added to the issues in the final third, and Lange simply needs to shift that focus immediately.

Ange Postecoglou has shown faith in Bissouma

Bissouma hasn’t had a chance to impress Frank up until now, but he may have changed his own fortunes with displays against West Ham and Burnley.

While speaking on talkSPORT in 2023, Ange Postecoglou detailed his first impressions of Bissouma when he took charge of Tottenham.

Postecoglou said: “I kind of grabbed him [Bissouma] and said to him that the way he was training at the time, the first three or four sessions we mainly had young guys and I said, ‘you can be a leader in this group’.

“I already knew about his ability, but the way he was training, I could see he got a lift from that.”

Tottenham have been linked with Savinho and Omar Marmoush in recent weeks, with a loan move for the former more likely as Kudus’ potential stop-gap replacement.

A right-winger is essential for the Lilywhites this month, and Savinho should be the target, considering the solidity in the middle of the park.

Andy Robertson’s surprise move to Tottenham could be impacted by a potential managerial change.

Robertson has been linked with Spurs as the Scotland international emerged as a shock target earlier in the week at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A move from Liverpool to Tottenham seems to be edging closer for Robertson, even with the uncertainty behind Thomas Frank in North London.

The Danish head coach is under increasing scrutiny after Tottenham could only draw with Burnley on Saturday, with the sack looking ever more likely.

Things aren’t exactly rosy for Arne Slot at Anfield either, with initial talks beginning ahead of a possible dugout change.

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Tottenham interested in signing Andy Robertson

Robertson would bring experience to Tottenham, although that isn’t something that they have missed this season with many seasoned pros on Hotspur Way.

What the Scot would bring is a winning mentality, having played a part in two Premier League title wins and a Champions League lift.

Left-back is an interesting position for Frank and Co. to target, but if a deal is available, there are worse options out there on the market.

It appears that a deal may be edging closer, with Robertson seemingly waving goodbye to the Liverpool fans after their defeat against Bournemouth.

The defender was reportedly the last player with the travelling faithful as he thanked supporters on what could be his final outing in red.

There is every chance that his goodbye has come too soon, especially after contact was made with a new manager at Anfield.

Liverpool make initial contact with Xabi Alonso

Frank may be edging closer to the sack in N17, but ironically, it is the Premier League champions who are seeking out potential replacements for Slot.

The Dutchman has come under pressure after such a disappointing campaign this time around, despite his huge levels of success the first time around.

Fichajes reported on Sunday that the Anfield hierarchy is willing to back the Dutchman until the end of the season, but is still considering alternatives.

Xabi Alonso has emerged as an initial target and have reached out to his circle to test the waters and see if he would be interested in a future move after he was sacked by Real Madrid.

The response from the Spaniard’s camp is said to be positive, with a move potentially possible in the coming weeks or months, depending on what happens with Slot.

That could prompt Liverpool to keep hold of their better players in January and allow their former midfielder to come in and have his own say on transfer dealings.

Robertson may fall into this bracket and see his Tottenham switch delayed until the Reds make a final decision on their head coach role.

Tottenham are facing more problems than just Thomas Frank this month.

Spurs drew 2-2 against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, as the Lilywhites once again dropped points in the Premier League.

Frank has been under major pressure, and the result has swirled even more rumours over who his successor at N17 could be.

Joe Lewis is prepared to spend over £100million in the transfer window, regardless of whether he keeps the Dane in charge or not.

However, Lewis could be learning all about the January transfer window the hard way this month.

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Tottenham likely to overpay for transfers in desperate times

Spurs currently have multiple players injured, with Ben Davies the latest to be ruled out.

Mohammed Kudus suffered a big injury setback, which will keep him sidelined, possibly until April, with the need for a replacement now vital after Brennan Johnson’s exit.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, finance expert Dan Plumley warned Spurs’ injury crisis could lead to overspending as other clubs will be monitoring the situation.

Plumley said: “The deal for Johnson was a good deal. But then, with the Kudus injury and other injuries, it certainly compounds the issues. They’ll look for James Maddison to come back, but that won’t be anytime soon.

“It does create that environment where clubs will know that you are under pressure. So when they go for deals like Conor Gallagher and others of that mix, clubs know your situation, and the price tag is likely to go up, and they’ll look to exploit it for their own gain.

“That then means you have to fork out a little more, and that comes down to the ownership structure, and what they want to do and what they are prepared to pay.”

Where do Tottenham need to improve the most?

There are multiple areas where the Lilywhites are light in numbers due to the players being out injured. Midfield in particular is starting to look worrying, but Conor Gallagher’s arrival should ease concerns.

Tottenham‘s defenders are the ones who currently keep popping up with goals at the moment, which suggests that Johan Lange and Co. should target forwards in the remaining time left of the window.

Tottenham have been heavily linked to Maghnes Akliouche, as the Frenchman could come to N17 and fill in for Kudus for the rest of the season.

If the Lewis family are to keep Frank around for longer, then the priority needs to be strengthening in attack.

Andy Robertson looks destined to join Tottenham before the end of the winter transfer window.

It was revealed on Friday that Tottenham had made a shock approach for Robertson and were moving to bring in the Scotland international.

Spurs had originally planned to pursue the left-back in the summer, with his Liverpool contract expiring at the end of this season, but they have now accelerated their interest.

Thomas Frank’s side could be able to sign Robertson for as little as £5million, and negotiations between all parties are continuing as the transfer deadline closes in.

Andy Robertson waves goodbye to Liverpool fans

Tottenham drew 2-2 with Burnley on what was a miserable Saturday for Frank, but the Dane may have cheered up slightly after what happened as Liverpool faced Bournemouth on the south coast.

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Robertson was included in Arne Slot’s squad as the Premier League champions made the trip to Vitality Stadium, and was brought on at half-time with the visitors 2-1 down.

Dominik Szoboszlai eventually levelled the scores with 10 minutes remaining, before Amine Adli smashed home a dramatic late winner for Bournemouth.

According to Liverpool journalist Lewis Steele, Robertson appeared to give a little wave to the travelling Reds supporters before he exited the pitch.

The Tottenham-linked defender was the last player standing by the away end, in what could have been his final appearance for the Merseyside outfit.

Spurs fans will be hoping that it was a wave goodbye, and that Robertson will now be making the move to North London.

Why do Tottenham need Andy Robertson?

Tottenham completed the signing of Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos on Thursday, which makes their pursuit of Robertson slightly more confusing.

Souza will undoubtedly need time to settle into the Premier League though, while Robertson is ready to contribute immediately.

The Liverpool defender would also come in to replace Ben Davies, who suffered a broken ankle during Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham United last Saturday.

Robertson would not only provide Premier League experience and quality, but would also bring superb leadership to a currently weak Spurs side.

However, if Frank believes that the signing of a 31-year-old left-back will solve all his problems, he is very much mistaken.