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Lucas Bergvall is one of Tottenham’s most talented players.

The 19-year-old midfielder is one of the brightest prospects in England, and he has already been incredibly important for Spurs in the last 18 months.

Despite Tottenham’s turbulent 2024-25 season under Ange Postecoglou, Bergvall played a significant role in the Europa League win, featuring 12 times as Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final.

Bergvall hasn’t been utilised well by Thomas Frank, and he’ll be hoping for more game time in the remainder of the campaign.

Lucas Bergvall reacts to his brother’s January transfer

Bergvall made his senior debut for Swedish side Brommapojkarna at the age of 15, with his bright performances earning him a move to Djurgardens.

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As a 17-year-old, Bergvall then joined Tottenham in 2024 and was tipped as one of the biggest prospects in European football.

Spurs have a tendency to sign young talents and develop them out on loan, yet the Sweden international was instantly thrown into first-team action, showcasing his ability.

His younger brother, Theo, has followed a similar path, and the 21-year-old has just completed a move from Djurgardens to Swiss side FC Lausanne-Sport.

Bergvall reacted to the news on social media as he posted a love-eyes emoji, a flam and a clapping hands emoji.

Bergvall has had a meteoric rise in the world of football, with just three years separating his first senior appearance and his first call-up to the Swedish national team.

Thomas Frank has failed Bergvall this season

Harry Redknapp tipped Bergvall to impress this season, but Frank hasn’t relied on him as much as he should.

He is yet to earn a consistent run of starts in any competition, albeit he has had injury issues, and the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha continue to be selected over him.

Frank has been slammed for Tottenham’s lack of creativity, yet Bergvall would be a huge asset if the Dane wanted to address that problem.

It’s clear that Spurs have a top player on their hands, and the fact that he hasn’t been sent out on loan like many other young players shows his value to the team already.

Frank now has the task of getting the best out of him, but his lack of faith in Bergvall could contribute to his sacking in the coming weeks.

Ange Postecoglou was in the Tottenham hotseat for a number of signings, even if he only lasted a couple of seasons in North London.

Postecoglou is in the running for a return to the Premier League, though his time with Spurs causes more than a fair bit of divide.

The Australian landed Tottenham some rare silverware with the memorable Europa League triumph victory, but it is fair to see he flopped domestically last season.

With Thomas Frank under intense pressure at Tottenham, many are wondering whether it was right to part company with Postecoglou in the summer.

And one of the signings Postecoglou personally pitched to sign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could himself be on his way out this month.

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Radu Dragusin to Roma transfer latest as two clubs circle

Roma have long been interested in signing Radu Dragusin from Spurs now that he is back from injury.

Dragusin has made just one appearance this season, however, with that coming in Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last month.

The Romania international has since been an unused substitute in five successive Tottenham matches.

It is becoming increasingly clear that Dragusin’s days in North London are numbered, and a new report from Corriere dello Sport has now shed light on the latest.

Roma are said to remain interested in signing the centre-back before the transfer window closes this month, while Bundesliga side RB Leipzig also retain an interest.

It is implied that a Spurs exit could be near, but it is less clear where exactly Dragusin will end up.

What did Ange Postecoglou say about Dragusin joining Spurs?

Postecoglou revealed upon Dragusin joining Spurs in January 2024 that he held personal conversations with the defender beforehand.

Reports at the time also indicated that it was Postecoglou who pushed for the Lilywhites to sign Dragusin when they did.

“We signed him because we saw some really strong attributes in him in terms of his defending capabilities, his mindset,” Postecoglou said.

It is fair to say Dragusin has never really repaid that initial faith, and his exit will not exactly send ripples through the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What does need to happen, though, is the money brought in from his sale is invested straight back into the squad this month.

Mathys Tel’s Tottenham career could already be coming to an end.

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

In Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to West Ham on Saturday, he was given a rare start and impressed on the left wing, but was unfairly subbed off after 62 minutes, and Frank certainly seems to have an agenda against the winger.

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

Thomas Frank drops Mathys Tel from Champions League squad again

Frank had to choose between Tel and Dominic Solanke over who gets the last spot in the matchday squad for Tuesday’s clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Frank then confirmed in his press conference on Monday that Tel has been removed from his Champions League squad.

The decision hasn’t encouraged the 20-year-old to remain at the club, and Spurs should brace themselves for his potential departure.

Indeed, reports emerged soon after Frank’s call that Tel and his camp are not happy with the treatment.

At the start of the season, Mathys Tel was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, with Frank unable to find a place for the French winger.

Spurs registered Tel for their 3-0 win over Slavia Prague back in December, with Solanke out injured.

However, he has now been omitted once again in place of the English striker, and there looks to be no way back for the Frenchman as long as Frank is in charge.

Solanke is hardly reliable, and even though he’ll be a welcome addition to the team, Tel must be convinced that it’s time for him to leave Spurs.

The treatment of Tel has been a disgrace

It’s abundantly clear that Tel hasn’t been on fire in front of goal this season.

However, he has been harshly treated, given that several other attackers in the squad have offered less going forward.

In his press conference, Frank admitted he was frustrated that he had to remove Tel instead of a currently injured player, and that had Tel been able to stay in, he would’ve started tomorrow.

If the Frenchman would have started against Dortmund, then it begs the question as to why he would be the person to drop out.

According to FotMob, Tel registers 2.22 shots and 2.05 successful dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League, and he is one of Spurs’ biggest goal threats.

Winning 6.32 duels per 90 also cements him as someone who works his socks off for the team, and it’s alarming that he continues to be snubbed.

Fans have every right not to trust Frank, and this latest decision hardly eases their worries.

Thomas Frank spoke to the assembled press on Monday afternoon amid ongoing talk regarding his future as Tottenham boss.

Frank looked to be on the verge of being sacked by Tottenham at the weekend after another disappointing display and result.

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by strugglers West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in another example of why Frank is not cut out for the job.

However, Frank spoke at his Tottenham press conference as planned on Monday afternoon to look ahead to Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Thomas Frank reacts to Tottenham sack talk

Reports emerged on Sunday that Spurs would give Frank the Dortmund game at the very least, but his future still remains incredibly unclear.

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Even a victory in that game may not be enough to save the Dane, who was only appointed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement in the summer.

Spurs have no replacements lined up for Frank, but that cannot get in the way of sacking the former Brentford boss.

Frank was inevitably asked about all the talk surrounding his future at his press conference.

“I’ve just been feeling the trust along the way,” Frank said. “I’ve said that every press meeting. I had lunch with Nick [Montgomery], Johan [Lange] and Vinai [Venkatesham] today and all good.

“I know it’s all part of the media circus and the only thing I can do is focus on the Borussia Dortmund game.“

“I haven’t heard anything like that in football where someone says ‘hey mate, if you win tomorrow no problem, if you lose tomorrow no problem’.

“It was a conversation about life and football. All I would say is if there’s a storm or bad weather people normally run away, they’re not being friendly and having lunch.“

Frank revealing talks with Venkatesham among others, and that all is good, will certainly not go down too well with angry Spurs fans who want him gone.

Frank unable to use player he wanted to start vs Dortmund – here’s why

Frank also confirmed at his press conference that he has brought Dominic Solanke back into Spurs’ Champions League squad in place of Mathys Tel.

As per UEFA rules, Frank had to choose between the two as Tel replaced the injured Solanke in Spurs’ European squad before Christmas.

Now that Solanke is back, Frank has opted to go with the England international.

However, Frank also admitted Tel would have started against Dortmund had it not been for this rule.

Joao Palhinha has also been ruled out, meanwhile, so the problems continue to pile up for under-pressure Frank.

Thomas Frank is under huge pressure at Tottenham, and he now has to make a big decision ahead of their game against Borussia Dortmund.

Tottenham were beaten 2-1 by West Ham United on Saturday, with Callum Wilson’s last-minute winner leaving Frank’s future at Spurs in the balance.

The Dane looks set to stay on for the visit of Dortmund on Tuesday, in what is a crucial Champions League clash.

Spurs currently sit 11th in the group phase of the competition, just a single point off eighth, which would guarantee them a place in the last 16.

However, Frank will be forced to drop one of his first-team players for the night because of UEFA.

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Frank to choose between Mathys Tel and Dominic Solanke

At the start of the season, Mathys Tel was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, with Frank unable to find a spot for the French winger.

Spurs made use of a UEFA rule to register Tel for their 3-0 win over Slavia Prague back in December, with Dominic Solanke out injured.

However, with Solanke now back in and around the first team, Frank must decide whether to drop the former Bayern Munich man or leave the situation as it is.

The UEFA rule about replacing injured players was only in effect until the sixth game of the group phase, so Solanke cannot come in for one of his other Spurs teammates on the treatment table.

He can only switch back with Tel, meaning it is a straight shootout between the duo for who is included in the squad.

Who will Thomas Frank choose?

In ideal circumstances, Frank would want to be able to utilise both Tel and Solanke against Dortmund, as Tottenham look to try and finish in the top eight.

However, given that he can only pick one, the Dane will have to decide which of the two is more important.

Tel has shown glimpses of form over the past few weeks, but has only managed three Premier League goal contributions across the whole season.

Solanke is more than capable of making an impact, although it is unknown whether the centre-forward can last a full 90 minutes yet.

Frank will likely opt for Solanke, given the goal threat he brings, but it will be a bitter blow for Tel to be dropped again.

Thomas Frank’s future at Tottenham is hanging by a thread.

Spurs lost 2-1 to West Ham on Saturday after Callum Wilson poked home a stoppage-time winner.

Though it was a cruel dagger to receive so late in the game, the result reflected the current situation that is unfolding in front of every Tottenham supporter’s eyes.

Frank is taking Spurs backwards at this current rate, and the Dane is under increasing pressure, with the Lewis family watching on closely.

The Lilywhites appear to be planning for the event of Frank’s departure, and Xavi is now strongly linked with the Spurs job.

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Tottenham board think it’s time to explore options, including Xavi

Xavi has previously been linked with the Tottenham job before Frank was appointed, and now rumours are intensifying that he could replace the ex-Brentford boss.

The former Spain midfielder was last in a job with his former side, Barcelona, where he oversaw 143 games in charge of the LaLiga giants.

The 45-year-old started his managerial career in 2019 with Al-Sadd, where he remained as head coach until 2021 before his Camp Nou return.

According to Fichajes, if Tottenham were to make a new appointment, they want to bring in a high-profile name that builds excitement.

The Spanish outlet says the Spurs board have an internal “consensus” that Xavi is an ambitious head coach to target, despite the risks posed by his lack of Premier League experience.

The World Cup winner is seen as someone who knows how to navigate his way through tricky circumstances, so may be the man to put out fires in North London.

If the Lilywhites are to sack Frank and swoop for Xavi, they may have to battle with Manchester United to land his signature.

Who would benefit from Xavi’s arrival at Tottenham?

There have been many names thrown in the mix in recent days as potential replacements for Frank, but Xavi looks to be one of the more sensible options.

The Spaniard has taken time away from the game, and could head to N17 fully refreshed and ready to get Spurs firing on all cylinders.

The Lilywhites would change their style to short passing and quick movements, which would suit midfield options like Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall.

Robert Lewandowski was Xavi’s key outlet for goals, with the striker playing as a target man, as Dominic Solanke could potentially be given a similar role.

Many players would benefit from Xavi coming to Tottenham, and he’d surely be an instant upgrade on Frank.

Ange Postecoglou could be set to unlock Tottenham’s next managerial appointment.

Spurs are in disarray under Thomas Frank, and a big reason for that is the form they have demonstrated at home so far this season.

After Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat at home to West Ham, they now have the fourth-worst home record in the top flight, having won just twice there all season.

That has piled the pressure on Frank, with a decision set to be made within days on his future, and Postecoglou may have a big part to play in it.

Premier League club could hire Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham aren’t the only club in an absolute mess right now, with Crystal Palace having also endured a fairly horrific downfall over the last 12 months.

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Their start was marked by the departure of Michael Olise, followed by Eberechi Eze, who now looks set to be joined by both Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta out the exit door at Selhurst Park.

After so many high-profile departures, the Eagles have fallen off massively, with Oliver Glasner now at risk of facing the sack at Crystal Palace.

Among the candidates who could replace him is Postecoglou, who is priced at 12/1 with some bookmakers to take over at Selhurst Park.

If Postecoglou were to return to the Premier League, and before the end of the season, it would allow Tottenham to move for Glasner without having to pay the compensation fee that would be required otherwise.

Who else is in running for Tottenham job?

Tottenham are due to hold a press conference on Monday, with Frank expected to take training again ahead of their clash with Borussia Dortmund.

However, officials are said to be weighing up the decision to sack him before that encounter, and if so, Frank would have very few arguments against it.

Among those who could replace him is, of course, Glasner, but also ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez, who is now the favourite.

Xavi spent 143 matches in charge of the Catalan outfit before being sacked in May and replaced by Hansi Flick.

A move to Tottenham would be his first job since his departure from his boyhood club, and his first-ever experience of Premier League football.

Tottenham are in all kinds of trouble under Thomas Frank, and it isn’t getting any easier.

Frank is under intense sack pressure after Spurs fell to yet another defeat in the Premier League, with Callum Wilson scoring a late winner for West Ham on Saturday.

The former Brentford boss is expected to remain in charge for the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, but the Tottenham hierarchy are now turning against him.

As if there wasn’t already enough chaos around the Lilywhites, a new update has just been revealed about the fitness of Pape Matar Sarr.

Pape Matar Sarr struck down with illness away from Tottenham

Sarr has been away with Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) since the middle of December, meaning he hasn’t been available for Tottenham.

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However, the 23-year-old has only made one appearance across the whole tournament, in a 3-0 group stage win over Benin.

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on Sunday night to win the AFCON title, with Pape Gueye scoring the only goal in extra time to decide a chaotic game.

Sarr didn’t get onto the pitch, though, as has been the case for the entirety of the knockout stages.

According to Jay Harris, Sarr was among several Senegal players who were struck down with illness during the final.

The Spurs midfielder reportedly had to make the trip to the hospital, but those rumours are unconfirmed at this stage.

Tottenham’s midfield struggles continue with Sarr news

It already seemed unlikely that Sarr would be ready to feature for Tottenham against Dortmund on Tuesday evening, but the news of his illness all but rules him out of the game entirely.

Frank is already missing the likes of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur through injury, with Yves Bissouma also unavailable for the visit of the Germans as he was not included in the Champions League squad.

With Sarr now expected to be absent as well, the Dane has a real issue deciding who will start in the centre of midfield, with Conor Gallagher also ineligible.

The last thing Frank needed with so much pressure on his shoulders was an injury crisis, but that is exactly what the Spurs boss is dealing with.

Thomas Frank is on the verge of being sacked by Tottenham.

Spurs hit rock bottom again with a 2-1 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium fully turning on their manager.

Frank was faced with chants saying he would be sacked by his own fans, but put on a brave face with the media following the defeat.

Tottenham did initially plan to stick with Frank, but things may have gone beyond repair with everything turning toxic very quickly for the Dane.

Now, the end is in sight.

Tottenham could sack Thomas Frank today

Tottenham chiefs are now weighing up whether to sack their manager ahead of the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

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The Sun has reported in its print edition that Frank is set to take training on Monday despite being on the verge of the sack, but with a press conference scheduled for later on 19 January, things are unclear.

Spurs have refused to confirm that Frank will be in that media briefing so far.

It is said that Tottenham chiefs are keen to take the pressure off the squad, and a change of manager may do just that after a rough couple of months.

Who could replace Thomas Frank?

There have already been several links with managers, before Frank has actually been sacked.

John Heitinga is the favourite to take an interim role, but some big names are starting to become available in the manager market.

Despite coaching roles at West Ham, Liverpool, and now Spurs, his only senior management roles have come with Ajax, and they didn’t go too well.

Oliver Glasner is another option after his extraordinary outburst at Crystal Palace, but he is currently expected to stay where he is until the end of the season.

With Xabi Alonso also available since his high-profile sacking by Real Madrid, Tottenham cannot say that it isn’t a good time to consider change.

The Lewis family are set to strike with a new cash injection, but whether it will be Frank or a new manager given that, remains to be seen.

It appears as though the scheduled press conference on Monday will reveal everything.

Micky van de Ven’s performances in an unsettled Tottenham side have not gone unnoticed.

Tottenham have failed to progress to the levels expected under Thomas Frank, with Spurs just three points better off now than they were at the same stage last season.

The longer that continues, not only will Frank’s future become even more untenable than it already is, but those who have been performing standards will very quickly turn their attentions towards securing a move away.

Among Tottenham’s better performers this season is Van de Ven, who has since been linked with an exit from North London.

Premier League club want to sign Micky van de Ven

Tottenham would again be in a relegation battle had it not been for Van de Ven, who has contributed at both ends of the pitch this season.

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The 24-year-old has three goals and an assist, having been just as good defensively across all competitions in which he has featured.

However, with Spurs looking rather unlikely to have any kind of European football next season, the Dutchman’s future will undoubtedly come into question.

And in regard to that, a report from Fichajes will only add more fuel to the fire.

It states that Liverpool have identifed Van de Ven as a potential replacement for Virgil van Dijk, with the hierarchy at Anfield looking to anticipate his exit ahead of time.

The Reds are reportedly willing to pay around £78million for the Dutchman, who is their top target.

However, Spurs’ stance on the matter is clear.

Tottenham’s hands could be forced by Liverpool

The report adds that Tottenham have no clear intention to let Van de Ven leave, and when taking into account his importance, that’s hardly surprising.

However, it’s also claimed that the £78million fee could prove to be too good to turn down if an offer were to come to fruition.

Van de Ven is said to be open to the transfer, and he believes that a move to Liverpool would represent a natural step in his career.

Talks are said to be still at an early stage, but Liverpool are willing to do whatever it takes to land the defender and avoid a transfer saga.