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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.

Tottenham star Randal Kolo Muani has been criticised after recent events in North London.

Kolo Muani has been linked with a Tottenham exit, with Juventus understood to be keen on the Paris Saint-Germain loanee.

The Frenchman scored the first goal in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, which secured Thomas Frank‘s side top-eight finish in the Champions League.

However, his showing against Borussia Dortmund in the previous match in that competition has come under the microscope.

Kolo Muani slammed after incident vs Dortmund as Tottenham exit rumours swirl

John Wenham believes that Spurs need to sort a replacement if they were to allow Kolo Muani to be recalled by his parent club and then move to Italy, but has slammed his attitude.

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The former Frankfurt star played 30 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 20 January, but he did not have a good performance off the bench as his side won.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham said: “We can’t just keep allowing players out, we do need a squad of players, so, only if someone else had come in would I sanction him returning, albeit he’s going to find himself on the bench for the second half of the season.

“I mean, when he’s come on in the cameos in the Premier League, he just doesn’t look bothered.

“There was an incident against Dortmund, where a ball was played forward that he could have very easily gotten onto, he sort of stopped and didn’t bother running for it, and Spence ran from behind him to keep it on the field of play.

“It was just embarrassing, for the fans, they’re just sort of saying, you need to put some effort in, you can’t just wander around with your hands on your hips, not contributing.”

Why Kolo Muani exit is best for both parties

Kolo Muani has not been able to score enough for the Lilywhites, and take the burden from Dominic Solanke in his absence.

The 27-year-old has looked uninterested a lot of the time, as Wenham spotted against the German side, and that is not the attitude that Spurs need.

They need somebody who will fight for the team, who will try with everything that he has to score and help his side, and that is not the Frenchman.

The situation he came into against Dortmund was perfect, his team were winning, and full of confidence, and he still could not be bothered.

Obviously, it likely depends on securing a replacement this late in the window, but it makes sense for all parties to cancel the loan.

Tottenham can spare themselves summer misery by completing a speedy piece of winter business.

Thomas Frank continues to buy himself time in N17 after Tottenham secured victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

The Dane isn’t out of the woods, with the sack still looming over Frank at Tottenham after a frustrating January to this point.

Tottenham have only signed Souza and Conor Gallagher so far, but will be hopeful of adding to them in the final days of the window.

The Lilywhites could now speed up their last-gasp movement and further reinforce their midfield rather than risk a transfer delay.

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Tottenham to accelerate Leon Goretzka approach

Tottenham have been linked to Goretzka in the final days of the window and could now move for the Bayern Munich man.

The North London club do appear to be in need of new midfield options, even with Gallagher’s move from Atletico Madrid.

With Lucas Bergvall out injured for the foreseeable future, Frank could move to flesh out his squad with further quality before deadline day.

Spanish outlet Fichajes reported on Thursday that Spurs are set to challenge Atletico for the German’s signature and have made direct contact with the midfielder.

Frank and Co. are now pushing to complete a deal in January and are trying to convince Bayern Munich to let the 30-year-old depart now.

A winter deal for Goretzka is now seen as a “priority” with the hope of avoiding a “massive auction” at the Allianz Arena in the summer.

Sami Khedira loves Spurs target Goretzka

The former Schalke man has been around for a long time now, having made close to 300 appearances for Bayern since signing in 2018.

That sort of experience could prove to be massive alongside the likes of Joao Palhinha and Gallagher, while having the youth of Bergvall and Archie Gray waiting in the wings.

If Tottenham fans needed convincing of the German’s credentials, they only have to look towards ex-Real Madrid star Sami Khedira.

Discussing the Spurs target in August on SPORT1, the World Cup winner said: “Outstanding. It shows strength, maturity, but also incredible mentality and clarity of mind.“

These qualities could be exactly what the Lilywhites are missing right now, so making a deal happen as soon as possible is a wise move for Frank.

Cristian Romero has once again been singled out for his performances at Tottenham.

Romero has been linked with a Tottenham exit in recent weeks and months, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a true star under Thomas Frank.

The Argentina international has scored plenty of important goals, with the centre-back netting as Tottenham could only draw with Burnley last time out in the Premier League.

He went on to have a decisive impact once again as Tottenham secured victory against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Romero caught the eye at Deutsche Bank Park, with Stephen Warnock picking out one true moment of quality from the skipper.

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Cristian Romero stars with assist vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Romero is popular with his Tottenham teammates and for good reason.

The 27-year-old has really stepped up this season and proved exactly why he wears the armband at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That was once again on show against the Bundesliga outfit, with the defender chipping in with six defensive contributions while winning six duels.

He also managed to create three chances from centre-half, while maintaining a 96 per cent pass accuracy throughout the league phase clash.

That was only boosted when Romero grabbed an assist for Randal Kolo Muani’s opener as the Argentine’s header across goal found the forward for a tap-in.

Warnock spoke out about the goal on Match of the Day on Wednesday and gushed over the assist from the centre-back.

He said: “They were clinical, and that was the most important thing when you’re looking to score goals away from home. Kolo Muani does extremely well because what you need is your striker in the middle of the penalty area to get you goals.

“Credit to Romero, he is a threat from set pieces, and that back-post header is such a sensible, smart header. He’s put it into an area and hopes that’s where his striker is. It’s a scruffy finish, but it doesn’t matter.“

Why have Tottenham succeeded in the Champions League?

There has to be serious questions surrounding Spurs right now about why they have been so shocking in the Premier League, but excellent in Europe.

Frank is under real pressure of the sack in N17, but looking at the Champions League table, you would assume there is no problem at all.

Warnock believes he has uncovered the reason behind this rift between competitions, with Frankfurt representing a perfect example.

The ex-Liverpool man added: “They’ve done brilliantly [in the Champions League]. There will have been a feeling of, ‘We’ve been here before.’ In terms of being in Frankfurt and getting a result. So, there will have been plenty of confidence from that.

“It suits the English teams because all the teams want to have a go in the Champions League. In the Premier League, Spurs struggle to beat teams that sit back. Frankfurt, as bad as they are, still have a go and want to commit players forward.“

It is true that the Lilywhites have struggled against low-blocks this campaign, but they need to work around that rather than making an excuse of it.

Ange Postecoglou remains a well-loved figure among the Tottenham fanbase.

When Thomas Frank was appointed to replace Postecoglou last summer, the former Brentford boss was supposed to return Tottenham back to competing towards the top-end of the Premier League.

However, following Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Burnley last Saturday, Spurs are once again battling away at the wrong end of the table, as they currently occupy 14th place.

Unsurprisingly so, Frank is now facing the sack in N17, and with the Lilywhites’ next five games against Man City, Man United, Newcastle, Arsenal and Fulham, it’s hard to see where that next league win is coming from.

Ange Postecoglou opens up on post-Tottenham decisions

Postecoglou’s Tottenham reign was certainly a uniquely strange one.

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After leading the team to a fifth-placed finish in 2023-24, his side plummeted to a disastrous 2024-25 campaign that saw them come 17th.

But, as bad as a season it was domestically, it was a year that saw silverware be brought back from the continent, with Postecoglou delivering Tottenham with a Europa League trophy.

For that reason, he does still have credit in the bank in North London, with some speculating Postecoglou could return to Tottenham if Frank does get sacked.

After being axed by Spurs in June 2025, Postecoglou quickly found himself back in a Premier League job, taking on the role of Nottingham Forest manager in early September of last year.

However, after just 39 days in charge at the City Ground, and with no wins from his eight games at the helm, he was ruthlessly sacked in October.

And, in a recent chat on The Go Radio Football Show, former Rangers defender Craig Moore revealed he’d caught up with Postecoglou, and he disclosed some fascinating insight on how he feels about his post-Spurs decision to join Nottingham Forest.

“I went to the Melbourne Derby in Australia, and I was in the box with both Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat,” Moore said.

“That was good, we enjoyed the game and I had a good opportunity to speak with both of them. Ange was obviously talking about how much he loved his time at Celtic, but potentially (he) jumped in a little too soon with Nottingham Forest.

“All coaches have huge belief in themselves, but with hindsight he said ‘I should have taken a little bit more time’. But we know he is going to fall in OK.”

Hindsight always wins – Postecoglou shouldn’t blame himself for taking Forest job

Only 20 people can be Premier League managers at any one time, and so when an opportunity to become or indeed stay as one presents itself, it takes a brave soul to turn it down.

Nottingham Forest had just finished seventh in the Premier League in 2024-25, and so although they’d had a disappointing start to the season, this was still a fantastic job and opportunity for Postecoglou.

Forest have some exceptional players in their ranks, and it’s a historic football club with a huge fanbase to connect with, and so Postecoglou shouldn’t blame himself whatsoever for grasping that opportunity with both hands.

Hindsight always wins, but it’s only a matter of time before Postecoglou is back in a top job somewhere, and whenever he feels that he’s ready to get back in, of course.