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Tottenham fans have made their feelings clear on the potential signing of Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo amid serious attention from the Lilywhites.

Thomas Frank is hoping to add to his squad in the January transfer window, and Tottenham have expressed genuine interest in Semenyo.

Spurs’ attack has come under fire so far this campaign, with Richarlison in particular being criticised.

Dominic Solanke is still injured, and there are concerns over Brennan Johnson’s ability to perform under Frank.

Tottenham fans have rushed to social media following the latest news on Semenyo, sending a clear message to the recruitment team.

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Tottenham fans want Antoine Semenyo as early as January

According to an update on X from journalist David Ornstein, Bournemouth are resigned to losing Semenyo in January and are “powerless” to prevent a sale.

Given the wide-man’s current form, Spurs will have to put their foot on the gas for a deal as other clubs have shown a big interest in Semenyo.

Following the update, Tottenham fans are asking Joe Lewis and Co. on social media to “do what it takes” to get Semenyo’s signature ahead of other Premier League suitors.

One Tottenham fan said: “Throw the bag at him. Make him our highest-paid player. Do whatever it takes.”

Another Spurs fan claimed: “We need to throw everything at him. It would be a dream signing.”

Semenyo’s underlying data showcases exactly why the Lilywhites may very well go all out to get the sought-after man.

Semenyo would be Tottenham’s biggest attacking threat, data shows why

This campaign is Semenyo’s fourth season in the Premier League, and the versatile forward has steadily improved year upon year.

The Ghanaian is the joint third goalscorer in the top flight, sitting behind Brentford’s Thiago and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

However, the reason why Semenyo could be key for Spurs is in his shooting data.

Spurs are in desperate need of a player who can get their shots off successfully.

Semenyo’s data proves he could be the missing piece for Frank, and it’s no wonder Tottenham fans are going crazy over the prospect of signing him.

Tottenham will hope to win their first Premier League North London derby at the Emirates Stadium since 2010 on Sunday.

Arsenal are the favourites against Tottenham, with Mikel Arteta‘s side leading the Premier League after 11 games played.

Thomas Frank‘s team have enjoyed a stop-start campaign so far, but have enjoyed much of their success away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham have been slammed for their home performances, with just one win from six Premier League games this season.

A late goal from Matthijs de Ligt saw Tottenham draw 2-2 with Manchester United before the international break.

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Slight chance of rain for Arsenal vs Tottenham

Tottenham fans travelling to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday can expect a chilly day, with a slight chance of rain.

The game is set to kick off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday, 23 November, with the Met Office estimating cloudy skies with a temperature of around eight degrees.

There is a 10 per cent chance of rain around kick-off, with that chance expected to rise later into the afternoon.

Winds are not predicted to be severe on the day, with no impact on the game expected.

Ticket information for Arsenal vs Tottenham

The North London derby will be fully sold out, as is expected of a game of such magnitude.

Season ticket holders with 350 or more ticketing points should have sent their application for an away ticket in October, with tickets now issued.

Tottenham are expected to take around 3000 away fans to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with fans situated in the corner of the Clock End.

Travel information for the Emirates Stadium

Fans who live in close proximity to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium should not have any trouble making the short journey to the Emirates Stadium.

The two stadiums are around a 25-minute drive away from each other, while fans can also get the bus or the tube. The closest tube station to the stadium is Arsenal, which is accessible via the Piccadilly Line.

Fans can also get to the stadium via Finsbury Park, which is served by the Victoria Line and National Rail, and Highbury and Islington, which can be accessed via the Overground.

Fans should be advised that Holloway Road is closed due to overcrowding in the hours surrounding kick-off.

Yves Bissouma’s future looks to be away from Tottenham ahead of the January transfer window.

There is work to be done in the January transfer window, with Spurs likely to be on the lookout for reinforcements to help aid their push for European qualification.

Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move to Tottenham in that regard, though there are also decisions to be made over several players already in North London.

One of those decisions will revolve around the future of Bissouma, who is yet to make an appearance for Tottenham in the current campaign.

Yves Bissouma’s contract could be extended in Janaury

Bissouma has been a regular for Spurs ever since making the move from Brighton just over three years ago.

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However, an injury has prevented the Mali midfielder from making an appearance this season, with questions as to where his future lies.

Bissouma is out of contract at the end of the season, though the Daily Mail reported on Monday that Spurs are looking to trigger a one-year extension on his deal, with a view to selling him when the chance emerges.

Tottenham did the same with Son Heung-min last season, where his deal was extended so that Spurs could get a monetary benefit from his exit to LAFC.

The report adds that Bissouma is unlikely to play again for Tottenham, with all signs pointing towards an exit in January if the right offer were to come around.

AC Milan among others chasing Yves Bissouma deal

AC Milan are one of the clubs interested in signing Bissouma, who has been out of action for Tottenham since the start of August.

Spurs are believed to value the 29-year-old at around £18million, though they could be forced to settle for less given his contract situation.

Juventus had also been mooted with an interest in Bissouma, who looks like he could be on his way to Italy in the near future.

While Tottenham have coped in his absence this season, his exit is likely to open up the door for another midfield arrival.

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Tottenham fans will not be happy that Michael Oliver has been selected as the referee for the upcoming North London derby.

It will be the first time the two sides have met this season, with Thomas Frank aiming to pick up a memorable win.

Going into Sunday, Arsenal are the overwhelming favourites at the Emirates, with their good start to the season no doubt a factor.

However, Spurs’ task may have just gotten harder as the Premier League announced on 17 November that Oliver had been appointed the referee for Sunday’s derby.

Michael Oliver was previously awful in the North London derby

Going into the match, this is not the first time Oliver has overseen a North London derby.

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The referee took charge of Tottenham’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal back in April 2024, in what was a dreadful showing.

Oliver was extremely poor in Tottenham’s defeat, making continuous mistakes which were believed to have played a part in Spurs’ eventual defeat.

The referee even missed a blatant later penalty when Ben Davies was brought down by Declan Rice, with VAR having to come to Tottenham’s aid.

Therefore, given his history in the North London derby, Spurs fans will be furious that Oliver has returned.

If a similar performance is produced, Tottenham’s chances of a victory will be vastly reduced in what is a vital clash.

What is Tottenham’s record when Oliver is the referee?

Overall, Tottenham have a decent record when Oliver is in charge of their matches.

Spurs have won 28 of their 52 matches, only losing 13.

This has also seen 90 yellow cards handed out to Tottenham players, while three stars have been given their marching orders for a double booking, and a further two have received a straight red.

Now, Frank will be hoping Oliver has a good game on Sunday as Spurs look to win their first North London derby since 2022.

Gabriel is a doubt for Sunday’s North London derby after the Arsenal defender was forced off for Brazil against Senegal on Saturday.

Pape Matar Sarr was injured for Senegal in the same game, although manager Pape Thiaw has since calmed any fears of serious damage.

Speaking after the game, Thiaw spoke to the media and said that he does not think that the midfielder’s injury “is a big deal.”

Tottenham’s trip to Arsenal is expected to centre around set-pieces, with Gabriel‘s absence in that respect, huge for Thomas Frank‘s side.

Micky van de Ven was compared to Gabriel after scoring two headers against Everton, with the Brazilian building a reputation for his ability to dominate from corners.

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Arsenal lose huge set-piece threat

Much of the conversation surrounding Arsenal’s start to the Premier League has been about their production from corners and free-kicks.

The Gunners have created a huge 8.98 expected goals (xG) from set-pieces, more than any other team in the league.

Including penalties, 12 Premier League goals have gone in from set-pieces for Mikel Arteta‘s side this season – an incredible tally.

Much of that is down to the threat of Gabriel, who seems unstoppable when the delivery is right. It would appear that Tottenham will not have the defender to contend with on Sunday, however.

The Brazilian was forced off against Senegal, and is set to undergo tests on a muscular injury in the coming days.

Gabriel is always prominent in the North London derby

Tottenham fans will be extremely glad to see the back of Gabriel. The Brazilian has appeared in every one of the 10 North London derbies since his arrival at Arsenal in 2020, winning seven of them.

Last season saw the defender score the winner at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before having a huge involvement in Dominic Solanke‘s own-goal at the Emirates Stadium.

The contributions earned the 27-year-old the player of the match award in both games, his third in consecutive North London derbies.

Speaking after the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season, Alan Shearer said: “Gabriel, who I thought was absolutely fantastic, not only for the goal but for his overall performance. He was superb.”

Furthermore, Gabriel has a 90 per cent pass completion rate and is ranked in the top nine per cent of all centre-backs across Europe’s top five leagues for non-penalty goals scored over the past 12 months.

Like many players on both sides of North London, the derby has appeared to resonate massively with Gabriel, meaning you can always expect the defender to have some involvement.

But not this time, it would appear, with Tottenham certain to be in even better spirits ahead of their trip down the road.

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and Tottenham’s main area of priority is investing in a new striker.

Spurs have made a solid start to life under Thomas Frank and currently sit one point behind fourth-place Sunderland, although a consistent source of goals has been a problem.

Tottenham are missing the injured Dominic Solanke, who fired 14 goals in all competitions last term, with the likes of Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani all failing to grab the number nine jersey.

That is why Spurs are eyeing a new striker in January, most notably Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic, and that isn’t the only position being targeted by Frank.

Mohammed Kudus could persuade Antoine Semenyo to join Spurs

Daniel Levy was left with egg on his face in the summer when Tottenham missed out on signing Antoine Semenyo.

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Bournemouth valued the 25-year-old at around £80million, with the Lilywhites choosing to splash the cash on Xavi Simons instead.

Semenyo recently signed a new five-year contract at Bournemouth, and while many thought that derailed their chances of signing him, one clause suggests otherwise.

It emerged that Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract, and that could be enough to persuade the Tottenham hierarchy to splash the cash.

The Ghanaian has been in incredible form for the Cherries this term, scoring six goals in 11 top-flight appearances, and international teammate Mohammed Kudus could persuade him to join.

Kudus and Semenyo play alongside each other for Ghana, and if Spurs do plan on launching a pursuit for the talented forward, then their relationship could play a part.

What Semenyo has said about Kudus

Spurs signed Kudus from West Ham during the summer, and the 25-year-old has made a decent start to life in North London.

A return of five goal involvements in 10 league appearances showcases his impact and Kudus’ pace and power will be key against Arsenal.

Unsurprisingly, Semenyo – who was dubbed ‘unique’ by Jamie Redknapp – has previously waxed lyrical over his Ghanaian teammate, labelling him a ‘starboy’ in January 2024.

“He [Kudus] is one of our best players. He is the starboy. He gets on the ball, creates stuff, and scores goals like he did today. It was a great addition to have him,” Semenyo said.

The thought of Kudus and Semenyo sharing a dressing room at Tottenham is mouth-watering, and the ENIC Group could make it happen.

Tottenham’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal will see many key battles emerge on the pitch, with one player holding the key to victory.

Spurs’ 2-2 draw against Manchester United saw them enter the international break in fifth position, only a point behind fourth-place Sunderland and eight adrift of leaders Arsenal.

When Tottenham travel to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (November 23), Thomas Frank will be aiming to secure just his second victory in 10 attempts against Mikel Arteta and reduce the deficit in the table to just five points.

To achieve all three points against their North London rivals, every single player will need to perform at the highest level, including powerful winger Mohammed Kudus.

Mohammed Kudus beating Lamine Yamal for most dribbles completed

When Spurs signed Kudus from West Ham in the summer, the Ghanaian was brought to the club to produce magic, something supporters have witnessed.

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The 25-year-old has one goal and four assists in 10 league appearances this term, with Frank describing Kudus as ‘explosive’.

Impressively, the former Ajax man has completed the most successful dribbles of any player across Europe, even surpassing Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal.

Kudus is exemplary at taking the ball under pressure and driving past defenders and he’s supplied an extra dimension to the Tottenham attack.

Kudus vs Riccardo Calafiori

Frank will need Kudus’ ball-carrying expertise when his side face Arsenal this weekend, potentially creating a fascinating match-up between him and Riccardo Calafiori.

The Italian is part of arguably the best defence in Europe, with the Gunners only shipping five goals across 11 league matches.

Forming an incredible back line with Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, Calafiori has flourished as a left-back by combining his height, strength and defensive prowess.

But whilst he’s difficult to beat in one-on-one situations, Kudus will fancy himself against the 23-year-old when Spurs spring on the counterattack.

Kudus has given many full-backs a nightmare time this term, and if he can add Calafiori to his list of victims, Tottenham have a chance of upsetting the odds.

Tottenham have just received a potential boost in their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo, with the Bournemouth star having a £65million release clause.

The Athletic on 17 November have claim that the Ghanaian international had this inserted in his new contract in July.

While this does need to be activated on a specific date in the winter window, it is a surprisingly low price for one of the most in-form players in the division.

Tottenham have been linked with Semenyo for months and could now get him for a bargain.

Daniel Levy previously pulled out of the race for Antoine Semenyo

Tottenham’s pursuit of Semenyo is not recent and has been going on for many months.

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Spurs were linked with the winger in the summer, when the Cherries were demanding £70m to part with their star man.

However, Tottenham ultimately pulled out of the Semenyo deal in the summer due to Daniel Levy not being prepared to match their valuation.

While there was potential that the deal could be revived late in the summer, it never came to be, which turned out to be a massive blunder from the former chairman.

Yet, this could now save Spurs millions, with Semenyo’s valuation already dipping down by £5m.

On top of this, the report also explains that if not sold in January, the winger has another release clause once the subsequent transfer window opens, except at an even lower figure.

Therefore, despite leaving months ago, Levy’s blunder may have actually saved Spurs millions.

What has Thomas Frank previously said about Semenyo?

In the past, Thomas Frank has highly praised Semenyo.

Many may forget that the winger also had a brilliant campaign last season where he netted 11 Premier League goals.

Ahead of the Bee’s tie with Bournemouth, Frank highlighted the threat Semenyo posed to Brentford on 8 November 2024.

He said: “Semenyo can play wherever he wants to play – he’s a fantastic player.”

“I think he’s been the best individual player for Bournemouth this season.

“He is definitely a player we need to look out for and do our best to close down.”

Tottenham star remains in shadows despite topping impressive Premier League stat

Kevin Danso has made the most clearances per game in the Premier League this season.

Danso has been excellent for Tottenham when given the opportunity to start by Thomas Frank.

The Austrian international became a starter for Frank in Cristian Romero’s absence earlier in the season.

While Danso’s stellar performance against Everton would’ve had Romero sweating, the Spurs captain reprised his role once he had recovered.

Despite this, Frank will feel grateful that Tottenham have a rotational option as good as Danso on the bench, ready to be called upon.

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Kevin Danso tops clearances stat despite limited minutes

Danso has made the most clearances per game in the Premier League this season.

The Tottenham star has made 31 clearances, which totals to 10.8 per game.

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard has recorded the second-most clearances per game this period. He has made 59 clearances, which totals 9.20 per game.

For reference, Ballard has made nine appearances in the Premier League this season, started six and has played 580 minutes.

Meanwhile, Danso has made seven appearances in the first division this period, started three and has played 258 minutes.

The fact that the Austrian international has managed to top this statistic with minimal minutes demonstrates just how much of an asset Danso is for Frank and Tottenham.

Kevin Danso must work towards completeness

Save for a few controversial moments from Danso at Tottenham, he is a solid rotational option. However, that’s all he is at the moment.

The former Lens defender is far from complete:

Meanwhile, Romero has recovered 3.9 balls per game, has made 2.6 tackles and has won 65 per cent of his duels this season, according to Sofascore.

Danso may edge him on clearances, but Romero is ahead in almost every other defensive metric.

Indeed, Danso will need to work towards becoming a more complete centre-back if he wants to become a consistent starter at Tottenham.

Otherwise, he may spend the rest of his Spurs career in a peripheral role, which may not satisfy the defender or the club in the future.