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Tottenham have reportedly entered the race to sign Leon Goretzka.

It looks set to be a busy final few days of the winter transfer window at Tottenham, with Thomas Frank eager to get one or two more signings through the door.

Tottenham are reportedly readying a move for Victor Munoz, with the 22-year-old Osasuna forward possessing a £34million release clause.

Meanwhile, Spurs are said to be interested in Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, as Frank looks for a long-term Guglielmo Vicario replacement.

On the flip side, Randal Kolo Muani’s future at Tottenham is in major doubt, and he could leave N17 before the 2 February deadline.

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Tottenham join Leon Goretzka race with decision ‘hours’ away

Another department that Frank may be looking to strengthen in before the deadline is midfield, despite the fact Conor Gallagher has signed for Spurs this month.

Injuries are ravaging Frank’s central midfield options, with Joao Palhinha, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Rodridgo Bentancur all facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.

That leaves just Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray, Pape Sarr, Xavi Simons and Gallagher as the current available options, and as such, another new face may be required to shore that group up for the remainder of the season.

And, in a post by Marca reporter Matteo Moretto via X on Wednesday, it is reported that Tottenham have enquired over the possibility of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Goretzka in the last few hours.

Moretto states that Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 30-year-old, who is out of contract with Bayern this summer.

It is, however, reported that Bayern are still undecided on what to do with Goretzka, but that they will come to a decision “in the next few hours” over whether he can leave this winter.

Goretzka would be a superb signing for Tottenham

At this late stage of any winter window, players as decorated and with as much proven quality as Goretzka are seldom available for other clubs to sign.

The German international has represented his country 67 times, scoring 15 goals, having been awarded his first senior cap all the way back in 2014.

As for his time with Bayern, he’s only won the six Bundesliga titles, five German Super Cup’s, two DFB Pokal’s (league cup), one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup and a Club World Cup.

With his contract expiring in the summer too, Tottenham could be primed to bag the experienced central midfielder at a bargain price, and he should still have a number of quality years left in his boots.

Tottenham have had quite a good campaign in the Champions League this season.

While the Premier League results have left a lot to be desired, Spurs look set to feature in the knockout rounds of Europe’s premier competition.

With a win in Spurs’ clash versus Frankfurt, Thomas Frank could send the club into the round of 16. However, if they fail to get three points, they could slip into the play-off rounds.

There have been quite a few weather warnings in Germany, but at present Spurs’ game will not be affected.

Frank’s future at Tottenham is up in the air, but a good result against Frankfurt could buy him more time.

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Tottenham’s Johan Lange pushing for Champions League rule change

Frank has had to make some big decisions when it comes to Tottenham in the Champions League.

Currently, clubs are able to name a 25-man squad in the European competition, dependent on teams having at least eight homegrown players.

Due to the rules, and with Spurs missing the homegrown quota, Frank was forced to leave Mathys Tel out and name a smaller squad.

However, an injury to Dominic Solanke meant Tel was given his chance in the Champions League.

With Solanke now back, Frank has been forced yet again to choose, and unfortunately for Tel, he has been omitted once more.

He only featured in one Champions League game for Tottenham against Slavia Prague, but Johan Lange is looking to fix this problem in the future.

Matt Hughes, writing for City AM, has revealed that Spurs sporting director Lange is trying to garner support from within the Premier League to push for a Champions League rule change that would increase the allowed squad size.

The situation with Tel, injury crises over the last few seasons, and concerns for player welfare have led to Lange to seek a change in regulations, with the report from Hughes suggesting Arsenal and Chelsea are open to the idea.

However, teams across Europe are concerned that a relaxation of the rules could result in English sides gaining an advantage due to their financial strength.

What would happen with Mathys Tel in the Champions League if Kolo Muani leaves?

Randal Kolo Muani has been linked with cutting his loan spell short in recent days, with Spurs only likely to sanction a sale if a replacement is found.

However, if Kolo Muani does leave the club, that would open space in the Champions League squad list for Tel to take up.

Although, that might not be as simple as a swap as you would think.

If Tottenham are to sign another forward, that player could want assurances over minutes in the Champions League. It is the premier competition in Europe, and every player dreams of playing in it.

However, if any potential attacking signing is homegrown or born on or after 1 January, 2004, that would leave Tel with every chance of being included.

Randal Kolo Muani is being let down by Tottenham.

The Frenchman was a well-received signing as Kolo Muani moved to Tottenham in a straight loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain.

Things haven’t worked out as Kolo Muani has struggled at Tottenham, with his only goals coming against his parent club in the Champions League.

Thomas Frank doesn’t seem to rate the forward after leaving him to be an unused substitute as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Burnley last time out.

That has prompted conversations about Kolo Muani leaving Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with promises seemingly not yet fulfilled.

Tottenham pushing Randall Kolo Muani away

Kolo Muani has been linked to Juventus this winter, with a return to the Serie A giants potentially on the cards before the end of the window.

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The striker’s move to Turin will all depend on Spurs and whether they want to allow a loan player to depart halfway through the season.

It seems as if the 27-year-old would push for an N17 exit, simply due to the lies that he was sold before moving to North London.

Former scout Bryan King has suggested regular minutes would have been on his agenda before joining the Lilywhites, something which he hasn’t been afforded this campaign.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “The reason he came to Tottenham was to play games.

“The exact same thing was happening at PSG, he was always on the bench there.

“He moved to Juventus and then Tottenham under the premise that he was going to play every week. For whatever reason, he’s not.

“Something isn’t right there.

“He might push to leave, but it all depends on his loan agreement because it may be very difficult to move on, so he might have to stick it out until the end of the season.“

Kolo Muani could force deadline-busting Tottenham exit

The Lilywhites have recently welcomed Dominic Solanke back from injury, and he has gone straight into the lineup in North London.

That has only harmed Kolo Muani’s minutes, and the fact that he was left on the bench against Burnley sums everything up.

Going unused in a draw against a side destined for relegation won’t go down well with the Frenchman, so an exit is likely to be at the forefront of his mind.

That is especially the case if he’s been promised regular minutes, with a Juventus return probably growing in attractiveness as the window edges closer towards deadline day.

Tottenham could have no choice but to let Kolo Muani go this winter, leaving them with a hole in their squad and only themselves to blame.

Every single Tottenham game Pedro Porro will miss after Thomas Frank gives new injury update

Pedro Porro is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury.

The 24-year-old right-back was substituted at half-time in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Burnley on Saturday.

The Spaniard has featured in every Premier League game this season and has provided two assists in the competition so far.

Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham, and the last thing he needs is for one of his starters unavailable for a key run of games.

Pedro Porro out for four weeks with hamstring injury

Porro has been poor at times for Tottenham as they continue to underperform this season, and the away clash against Frankfurt on Wednesday will be the first of many matches that he will miss due to his injury.

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Frank said in his pre-match Champions League press conference: “Porro hasn’t travelled as he’s picked up a hamstring injury. So he’ll be out for about four weeks.”

It’s a big blow for Tottenham, although Djed Spence is more than capable enough to replace him at right-back.

Regardless of his form, Porro provides a huge attacking threat down the right-hand side, and his creativity is hard to replace.

Porro has played more passes into the box (180) and delivered more open play crosses (113) than any other player in the Premier League this season.

According to FotMob, he has created 32 chances and completed 81 long balls, which is the most of any right-back in the top flight.

However, his pass accuracy of 74.3 per cent isn’t great, and Spurs may be able to keep the ball much more in his absence by keeping it simple.

Missing key matches against Arsenal, Man City, and Newcastle isn’t great, and he could be unavailable for even more games.

If Spurs fail to beat Frankfurt on Wednesday, then they’ll likely drop out of the top eight of the Champions League table and have to play in the knockout playoff round to qualify for the round of 16.

These two-legged ties take place on 17 or 18 February, and 24 or 25 February, and they would fall within the timeframe of the Spain international’s injury.

Micky van de Ven also unavailable for Frankfurt vs Tottenham

Porro isn’t the only player unavailable on Wednesday, and Micky van de Ven has not travelled with the squad.

Frank said: “He also hasn’t travelled, it’s a minor thing. He could possibly be available for the weekend.”

Van de Ven is Tottenham’s best player, and the centre-back has been crucial to Spurs’ season so far.

The 24-year-old found the back of the net against Burnley, and he has scored four league goals under Frank, the most of any centre-back in the top flight in 2025-26.

He has a pass accuracy of 89.5 per cent, and is a real asset to how Spurs like to build up possession from defence.

Reports emerged on 21 January that Van de Ven wants to leave Tottenham because they aren’t performing well this campaign.

He is one of the Premier League’s best defenders, and fans will be praying that he makes a return for Sunday’s huge clash with Man City.

As Spurs enter a crucial period in their season, the likes of Van de Ven and Porro are players that Frank would desperately want to be fully fit.

However, there won’t be any excuses if his side fails to win in Germany against Frankfurt.

Randal Kolo Muani has been the subject of constant speculation over his Tottenham future.

Kolo Muani has struggled to get going at Tottenham after joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

The French forward has scored just two goals in 23 appearances, but has failed to strike in the Premier League for Thomas Frank‘s side.

A report from The Athletic on 27 January claimed that Juventus want to bring Kolo Muani to Italy, but that would require Spurs to terminate his loan deal.

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What is the condition for Kolo Muani exit at Tottenham?

John Wenham believes that there is one condition that needs to be satisfied before Spurs would green-light a recall.

He thinks that they have to source a replacement before the 27-year-old is allowed to return to the Ligue 1 outfit, and then move on to another club.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “Only if Tottenham have got a replacement lined up because Richarlison is injured.

“If Richarlison was fit, absolutely he’s welcome to go back, because apart from when we played PSG away, he has been incredibly underwhelming, his touch has been poor, he still hasn’t got a goal in the league for Tottenham.

“It has been a poor signing and I don’t see any basis on which they’re going to extend this loan after the summer, so, if he could secure a move somewhere else where he’s got, more game time, more opportunities, now that Solanke is back, he will find himself on the bench, Randal Kolo Muani, because Solanke is significantly better than him.

“He’s come back in the team straight away, Solanke, scored against Dortmund, immediately holding up the ball, playing passes, suited to the Premier League better, and he will find himself on the bench.”

Why has it not worked out for Kolo Muani at Tottenham?

Kolo Muani has not hit the heights expected when he signed for the Lilywhites, it is as simple as that.

In Solanke’s absence, they needed him to be scoring regularly, and he could not do what was necessary for the club.

He has not helped himself with a series of lethargic, downhearted displays in which he has barely looked interested.

As Wenham states, it looks like he will be set for even more setbacks as Solanke is back, and he will be left on the bench for most of the time.

Therefore, an exit makes sense for all parties if Spurs can sort a replacement, for their squad depth needs.

How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Tottenham travel away to Eintracht Frankfurt knowing a win will confirm their place in the Champions League’s round of 16.

Pressure is mounting on Thomas Frank to turn things around in N17, with multiple candidates tipped to take over at Spurs if he is sacked.

While the Premier League campaign has been poor, the Dane has picked up quite a few decent results in Europe.

Defeat in Germany could see the Lilywhites slip into the play-off rounds, and that will be a circumstance they will utterly want to avoid.

Just last month, the supercomputer predicted an 11th-place finish for Spurs in the Champions League.

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur to be shown on TNT Sports

Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Burnley was not televised in the UK, but fans will not have to wait long now to see them in action.

Spurs travel to Germany to face Eintracht for their final league phase game of the current campaign.

Luckily for those who were unable to make the away trip, the game will be broadcast live.

Supporters in the UK will be able to watch the match on TNT Sports 5 on Wednesday evening, with coverage starting at 7:30pm for an 8pm kick-off.

Additionally, if you do not have access to a TV, TNT Sports subscribers can watch online via the Discovery+ app and website.

With it being the last Champions League matchday, all games kick off at the same time.

Tottenham’s record vs Frankfurt provides hope for Frank

Tottenham have played Frankfurt quite often throughout history, and Spurs fans will certainly have fond memories of travelling to the Deutsche Bank Arena last season.

A Dominic Solanke penalty was enough to send them through to the semi-final of the Europa League after drawing 1-1 in the first leg.

Spurs, under Ange Postecoglou, went on to win the trophy.

However, the Lilywhites did also face the Germans back in the 2022-2023 Champions League competition as well.

The Eagles once again failed to beat Tottenham over two group-stage matches, with the London club winning 3-2 at home and drawing 0-0 away.

In fact, you have to go all the way back to the 1981-1982 Cup Winners’ Cup to find a Frankfurt win vs Spurs.

Even in that case, the North London club still beat them on aggregate over two legs. Hopefully this can be a good omen for Spurs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tottenham cannot afford to lose Van de Ven

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aston Villa and Tottenham receive Omar Marmoush blow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will Thomas Frank be sacked by Tottenham?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Scholes tips Michael Carrick for Tottenham job

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

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

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

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

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

Thomas Frank sack latest at Tottenham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Will Pochettino return to Tottenham?

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

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

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

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

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

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