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Tottenham’s plans for the January transfer window have been revealed, and they are all about the signing of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.

It’s been reported that Tottenham hold a genuine interest in Semenyo, with the Lilywhites hopeful of improving their squad in January.

Spurs fans have pleaded for the signing of Semenyo, with the Cherries now “powerless” to keep a hold of their talisman.

The Bournemouth forward has a reported release clause of £65m, and Tottenham will hope Joe Lewis’ recent £100m cash boost can help finalise a deal.

A new update has further confirmed the Lilywhites’ plans of intent to sign the Ghanaian.

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David Ornstein suggests Tottenham will make a statement signing in January

Semenyo is currently only behind Erling Haaland and Igor Thiago in the Premier League goal-scoring charts.

The former Bristol City forward is said to be keen to move on from the Cherries, and Tottenham could make quick progress securing a deal for the versatile attacker.

On Thursday, David Ornstein was speaking on The Athletic FC podcast when he confirmed interest in Semenyo and Tottenham’s plan to make a statement in January.

Ornstein said: “The sounds coming from around Spurs is that they’re ready to do something in January to bolster their squad further.”

He also named Tottenham as one of three leading Premier League clubs who are reportedly in the frame for Semenyo’s signature, alongside Manchester City and Liverpool.

However, it’s not going to be an easy deal for Tottenham to conclude, even if the finances are there.

Tottenham are in an uphill battle for Antoine Semenyo’s signature

Lewis and his family want to make Tottenham competitors both domestically and internationally, which makes the potential signing of Semenyo seem pivotal for success.

Thomas Frank will be happy to add in forward areas with Mohammed Kudus, the only real standout for the head coach this campaign.

The problem for Spurs is that if Liverpool or Man City are to match them in paying his release clause, the winger may very well choose against joining Frank’s side.

Tottenham are currently fifth in the table, with Liverpool in need of a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, and City chasing another Premier League title.

As things stand, the other two clubs interested in Semenyo may come across as a more appealing offer, and Lewis may have his work cut out for him.

Randal Kolo Muani has trained in a specifically fitted mask before Tottenham face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

Kolo Muani was substituted with a jaw injury during Spurs’ 2-2 draw against Manchester United before the November international break.

It was initially believed that Tottenham would see Kolo Muani sidelined for an extended period of time.

However, the French international has now trained with a fitted mask as Spurs assess whether he’ll be fit to feature in the North London derby, according to The Telegraph on 20 November.

The medics did not give a specific timescale on the duration of his injury and it remains to be seen whether he’ll receive minutes against the Gunners.

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Randal Kolo Muani following in Harry Kane’s footsteps

Tottenham fans will remember that Harry Kane wore a mask after breaking his nose and netting a sensational winning goal against Arsenal in 2016.

The goal sparked an iconic moment where the England captain tore his mask off in celebration.

The former Spurs star departed North London in 2023 for Bayern Munich in search of winning silverware.

Tottenham have since lifted the Europa League, while the England international went on to win the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich.

Kane has recently been linked with a return to Tottenham, but it remains to be seen whether a deal will be struck this summer.

In the meantime, Tottenham fans will both dream and hope of a Kane repeat if a masked Kolo Muani steps onto the pitch against Arsenal.

Tottenham handed welcome boost vs Arsenal

Tottenham’s odds of a win against Arsenal would increase dramatically if Kolo Muani is named in Thomas Frank‘s squad.

The forward has struggled to find his scoring boots this season:

However, Kolo Muani’s sheer presence has allowed his teammates to get into games.

His link-up and hold-up play is excellent, and his movement has created sufficient space in and around the penalty area.

Therefore, what he lacks in goals he makes up for in movement. And who knows? Perhaps he’ll net his first Spurs goal against their bitter rivals on Sunday. That would certainly be poetic.

Tottenham have offered central midfielder Harry Hughes a scholarship to join the Under-18s next season.

The Lilywhites have not only invested in their academy these past couple of years, but have developed top-notch talents in the process.

Lucas Williams-Barnett is the most well-known and became legacy number 900 in his debut during Spurs’ 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have also seen talents like Tyrese Hall thrive while on loan.

As a result, the North London club have been keen to keep the best of a solid bunch at Hotspur Way.

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Harry Hughes to pen new deal at Tottenham

Central midfielder Hughes has been offered a two-year scholarship to join Tottenham‘s Under-18s next season, according to Lilywhite Rose via X on 20 November.

The youngster captained Northern Ireland’s Under-16s but is currently sidelined with a long-term injury.

This follows Oscar Sandiford, who recently extended his stay at Tottenham.

The right-back has already made multiple appearances for the Under-18s this season and has impressed since joining from Crystal Palace in 2024.

Under-16s keeper Max Sievey has also signed a two-year scholarship at Tottenham, in what has been a progressive week for the Lilywhites.

Solomon Olajide to join Harry Hughes in signing Spurs deal

Left-sided centre-back Solomon Olajide has also been offered a two-year scholarship to join the Under-18s next season, according to Lilywhite Rose.

The defender has already made his U18s debut against Birmingham City and helped his side keep a clean sheet.

The Lilywhites are currently making their way down a long list of U16 stars, so fans should expect to see more players extend their stay in North London over the next couple of months.

Indeed, Hotspur Way is home to several rising stars, including Ashiah Haughton-Sinclair, who has received Kane comparisons.

The young striker has already debuted for the Under-15s and could make his U18s debut in the near future.

Therefore, Tottenham are set with bundles of talent for many years to come.

Tottenham travel to Arsenal on Sunday as Thomas Frank looks to end a woeful winless run against Mikel Arteta’s side.

Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Man United on 8 October has once again sparked fears that there is clearly something missing when it comes to playing fast-paced football in possession.

They face a completely different test against Arsenal, who have comfortably been the best team in the league as they sit four points clear at the top of the table.

After securing a massive win over Arsenal as Brentford manager in 2021, Frank’s record against the Gunners since then makes for painful reading.

Thomas Frank on long winless run vs Arsenal

Tottenham‘s last Premier League away win over arch-rivals Arsenal was in 2010, although current form on the road could suggest that they have the best chance of securing an away win this time around.

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Spurs have failed to beat Arsenal since May 2022, and there is a real fear that their enemies could finally lift the Premier League title this season.

Frank won his first ever Premier League game in charge against Arsenal in August 2021, but has since been winless in seven against the Gunners (D2 L5).

In Brentford’s first Premier League match, Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard gave Frank’s side a memorable win against Arteta’s Arsenal.

However, he has since been on a miserable run, and it’s imperative that Spurs’ first Premier League defeat on the road doesn’t come against the Gunners.

Frank has been under pressure for Tottenham’s woeful home form, and he’ll set up his side to frustrate the league leaders and hit them on the counter-attack.

Both Tottenham and Arsenal are hugely physical teams, and set-piece situations could be vital in the outcome of the match.

Set-pieces will play a huge part in Arsenal vs Tottenham

Tottenham have been brilliant at set-pieces, and they have only conceded from two in the league this season.

They are facing an Arsenal side who have been ruthless from corners, and they’ve scored 10 of their goals from set pieces.

Gabriel’s injury on international duty is a huge boost for Spurs, as they won’t have to deal with his monstrous presence in both boxes.

The North London derby rarely disappoints, and Frank will be hoping to end his winless run against the Gunners by capitalising on the Brazilian’s absence.

Maghnes Akliouche has emerged as one of the favourites to reinforce Tottenham’s attack this winter.

Thomas Frank has been criticised for Spurs’ poor attacking quality these past couple of months.

Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League and recent 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League indicate that the Dane might be close to resolving the issue.

That remains to be seen, however, which is why Tottenham’s hierarchy are keen to arm Frank with reinforcements this winter window.

Maghnes Akliouche is essential for Tottenham this winter

Akliouche was on Tottenham’s radar over the summer, but his transfer wasn’t meant to be.

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Instead, Spurs opted to sign Randal Kolo Muani on loan from PSG on deadline day.

However, Tottenham have once again made Akliouche a priority to reinforce their attack this winter, according to Fichajes on 19 November.

The Lilywhites, who are aware they’ll face competition for his signature given his recent performances for the French national team, have recently contacted Monaco to confirm their interest.

However, the Ligue 1 side view him as a key player and does not intend to facilitate a departure unless a convincing proposal arrives.

The right winger meets all Spurs’ requirements to strengthen their offence this winter.

While Monaco are keen to retain Akliouche until at least the summer transfer window, the Lilywhites are determined not to be left behind.

Given his raw quality, output and potential, his name will definitely be one for Tottenham fans to remember over the next couple of months.

Do Tottenham need Maghnes Akliouche?

Akliouche is one of the most promising youngsters in world football, but his preferred position is one where Mohammed Kudus already resides.

The versatile attacker signed for Tottenham from West Ham over the summer and has since had the right wing on lock.

As a result, it would take something extraordinary to shift Kudus from his post and Akliouche’s inexperience could hinder him in that fight.

Another player Tottenham are interested in is Antoine Semenyo, who is widely reported to have a £65million release clause that can be activated during the first two weeks of the January transfer window.

The Bournemouth star is proficient on the left wing and might be a better alternative to Akliouche.

Therefore, as talented as the Monaco star is, there is an argument to be made that there just isn’t a place for him in North London at the moment.

Roy Keane has bit back at Gary Neville’s opinion that Djed Spence will start for England at the 2026 World Cup.

Spence became England’s first Muslim player when he earned his first call-up for The Three Lions earlier this season.

This came after Spence became a crucial player for Thomas Frank due to Destiny Udogie being sidelined for a number of weeks.

The England international has continued to receive regular minutes even with Udogie’s return, which demonstrates his importance this period.

There is no doubt that Spence will want to continue performing well for Tottenham to be in with a chance of being named in Thomas Tuchel‘s World Cup squad.

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Roy Keane makes damning assesment of Djed Spence

Just as he does for Tottenham, Neville believes that Spence could start for Tuchel at the World Cup.

His declaration came when discussing the prospect with Keane on The Overlap on 20 November.

However, Keane believes that one of Nico O’Reilly, Myles Lewis-Skelly or Tino Livramento should start over the Tottenham full-back.

“I think he’s going for Spence,” Neville said.

“When push comes to shove in a proper game. His centre-backs are probably some of the weakest in the team, I would probably say. I think he’s going to go for a more solid back four with Spence tucking in,” he continued.

“Well, you said Spence is a solid player. He’s not that solid,” Keane countered.

“I think he’s more solid and stable than the other three,” Neville responded.

“No chance,” said Keane, who was having none of what the former Manchester United star had to say.

“As footballers, all three of them are better players than Spence. I just think that when it comes to the tournament, I think if you said to him to just stick to someone who’s a good right winger for another team, I think he may put him in a game where push comes to shove,” Neville stated.

O’Reilly has been excellent for club and country this season, but he is still quite young and inexperienced.

Meanwhile, Spence has years of experience playing at the top level and has been consistent for the Lilywhites this season. As such, Neville’s take on the debate has a little more substance to it.

How has Djed Spence performed for England?

Spence remained on the bench for England during their FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania.

Tuchel could simply prefer O’Reilly’s profile. However, the Spurs star was excellent for England during their previous games against Serbia and Latvia.

Furthermore, Spence’s chip passes were 100 per cent accurate, and he averaged 62.5 touches, according to Sofascore. He also recovered 1.5 balls and made 1.0 interceptions per game.

These are impressive stats, considering he averaged 56 minutes across both confrontations.

Meanwhile, O’Reilly also made 1.5 tackles but only recorded 0.5 clearances per game. His chip passes were also 50 per cent accurate.

Spence is unique in that he is equally as efficient as a left-back or right-back, which will come in handy for Tuchel.

Thus, Neville was absolutely spot on in his comments. As the more experienced and versatile full-back, Spence should start at the World Cup.

Thomas Frank has struggled heavily to make the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a fortress this season in the Premier League.

Tottenham’s form away from home has been sensational so far, and is the only reason why Spurs find themselves currently sitting in fifth.

Before the final international break of the year, Tottenham somehow drew 2-2 against Manchester United, but the final minutes weren’t the only drama.

It was shared during that game that the playing surface at Tottenham did not look up to scratch, with more NFL games recently taking place.

Tottenham could be investigated if Man United complain, but that doesn’t appear to have happened with the Premier League.

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Tottenham to avoid Premier League trouble for now

Thankfully, Dan Plumley has shared that it would need to escalate much further than this for the Premier League and authorities to get involved.

The football finance expert was uncertain if fines would be part of the sanctions, but did say that more than Manchester United would need to complain.

“It depends on how far it escalates, I would say,” Plumley exclusively told Tottenham News.

“One club having a bit of a moan is probably not going to do anything.

“If it’s consistent, if you’ve got every club going there putting in official complaints about the playing surface, then the authorities and probably the FA and Premier League, somebody would have to take a look and follow up.

“I don’t know the full sanction list for that kind of thing, but obviously, it’s something you don’t want to happen too many times, as there will be repercussions.

“I think it would have to scale up, though, it’s not going to be done off the back of Manchester United, raising one thing.”

Tottenham are in financial heaven

With Tottenham on the verge of a £60million jackpot from the Champions League, even more comes in through their partnership with the NFL.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could even hold the Super Bowl in the near future, in what was described as a huge opportunity on top of this.

As slight issues start to be noticed, it is down to Tottenham to keep the best possible facilities, regardless of what’s happening to them.

Thomas Frank will be without several players when Tottenham face Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.

Tottenham’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United was the last time fans saw their players in action before the Premier League paused for the international break.

The Lilywhites return to Premier League action in the North London derby on 23 November.

Tottenham triumphed in a 1-0 victory against Arsenal the last time these two met during pre-season.

However, Frank will want to produce a more convincing win than a game won thanks to a Pape Matar Sarr screamer from the halfway line when the two face off on Sunday.

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Form guide

Tottenham: W, L, L, W, D

Arsenal: W, W, W, W, D

Early team news

Tottenham will have injury issues to contend with on Sunday.

Sarr suffered a knock against Brazil while on international duty. While it doesn’t seem serious, there are still questions over whether he’ll be fit to start against the Gunners.

Meanwhile, Lucas Bergvall returned to Tottenham from Sweden’s national camp due to the concussion he sustained during Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Chelsea earlier this month.

Randal Kolo Muani sustained a jaw injury against United and is set to be sidelined, while it remains to be seen if Mohammed Kudus will return against the Gunners.

The likes of Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke and Archie Gray are still sidelined with long-term injuries.

The inclusion of Kota Takai, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin in Frank’s matchday squad remains unknown.

As for Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhaes sustained a thigh injury in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal and his participation to face Spurs remains unknown.

Riccardo Calafiori withdrew from Italy’s squad with an injury issue, but could still be named in Mikel Arteta’s squad on Sunday.

Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz could all return for the highly anticipated clash.

Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Victor Gyokeres remain sidelined.

Predicted lineups

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha, Simons; Johnson, Richarlison, Odobert

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, White; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Trossard; Merino

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham

Arsenal have one of the most in from defences and attacks in the Premier League at the moment.

The Gunners have conceded just five goals this season while Tottenham have conceded the same amount of goals in their last four games alone.

Arteta’s side have been more efficient and better organised than the Lilywhites this season and will likely dominate given that the game will be played in their own backyard.

As a result, Tottenham News predicts a 2-1 victory for Arsenal on Sunday.

While Gabriel’s absence will have an impact, the Gunners have enough quality up front to make up the difference.

Mathys Tel’s fate at Tottenham may finally be sealed in the January transfer window.

The Frenchman’s future in North London has been under speculation since his omission from the Champions League squad at the start of the campaign.

Tel’s absence from Tottenham’s European group prompted suggestions of a potential falling out between him and Thomas Frank, although he has since been more involved in the Premier League.

The youngster came off the bench to net late on in the recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United before the international break, but that may not be enough to save his spot in Frank’s plans.

Tottenham told to seal Roma move for ‘unhappy’ Mathys Tel

Tel’s future at Tottenham has been called into question again of late, with Roma linked with a potential loan deal for him in the winter window.

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The Italian capital club are keen to take the former Bayern Munich youngster on loan until the end of the season, with his versatility standing him out as an impressive candidate for them.

Tel is believed to still be miffed by the amount of gametime that he has received so far this term, and is keen to try and move on if possible.

Randal Kolo Muani’s latest injury at Tottenham has handed Frank the opportunity to reinstate Tel in the Champions League squad in place of his countryman, but there is no sign of that option being explored so far.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Tel’s unhappiness should be enough to convince the N17 outfit to sanction

“I think if Frank isn’t going to add him to the Champions League squad, then Spurs should let Roma take him and use him Europe,” King said.

“He hasn’t done too badly in the last few weeks, he’s scored and he’s been threatening. But, you can’t have an unhappy player within the squad when you want to push for improvement in the Premier League and in Europe.”

Dominic Solanke return to seal Mathys Tel fate

Dominic Solanke is slowly nearing a return for Tottenham, and the timing of the final stages of his recovery from injury could act as the final nail in the coffin for Tel this season.

The 20-year-old is already out of favour with the boss after starting just three league games so far in 2025-26, and Solanke’s return will surely push him further down the pecking order.

The ex-Bournemouth star is the most threatening striker at the club, and he will be like a new signing whenever he does eventually return.

Frank needs greater firepower within his group, and he will be desperate to get Solanke back as quickly as possible. When that does ultimately happen, it will surely push Tel out the door.

Tottenham may be about to see their chances of beating PSG receive a huge boost ahead of their Champions League clash.

The Lilywhites have the small matter of a North London Derby to contend with this weekend, before they return to continental action next Wednesday evening.

Tottenham demolished Copenhagen in their last Champions League outing, but their task will be much harder this time around, as they prepare to line up against the reigning European champions.

Thomas Frank will have his work cut out in trying to devise a plan to shut down Luis Enrique’s many superstars, but his job may become a little easier after the latest update from the French capital.

Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes face race against time with injuries

Tottenham would have expected Ousmane Dembele to have a deciding say in how their upcoming tie pans out, but the reigning Ballon D’Or winner is facing a race against time to even be involved in the game.

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The France international has been out of action since sustaining a calf injury against Bayern Munich at the start of November, and he may not return in time to face Spurs.

According to French outlet Le Parisien, there is only a “slim chance” that Dembele and his teammate Nuno Mendes will recover in time for the Champions League clash.

Mendes also picked up a knock in the defeat to Bayern, and is currently out of action with a knee problem.

It is currently unclear whether will be fit enough to face the Lilywhites next week, but it would undoubtedly be a major boost for Frank and his men if the world-class duo don’t make it.

Ordinarily, a trip to the Parc des Princes would be a daunting prospect for the N17 outfit, but if Dembele and Mendes are both out, then they may smell blood and feel that a famous victory could be within reach.

Ousmane Dembele is a creative machine for PSG

Tottenham’s Champions League campaign got a much-needed boost last time out after back-to-back draws previously, and the possibility of Dembele’s absence will have them dreaming of a positive result against PSG.

The 28-year-old has excelled in a central role for the European champions of late, and his stats in Ligue 1 so far this season highlight the astonishing levels of creativity that he reaches on a consistent basis.

The former Borussia Dortmund star has already created two big chances in league action, despite only starting three games, and he is currently playing a staggering 2.2 key passes per game, according to Sofascore.

Micky van de Ven may have fancied his chances of handling the megastar, but he will undoubtedly still breathe a huge sigh of relief if he is unable to feature.