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Jarrad Branthwaite continues to be linked with Tottenham despite committing his future to Everton.

Tottenham were interested in Branthwaite in the summer, but no official bid was made for the 23-year-old defender.

He then signed a new contract with the Blues, which is expected to keep him on Merseyside until 2030, unless something drastic happens.

However, David Ornstein believes that Spurs could reignite their interest in the future, as they still need a centre-back.

What did Ornstein say about Tottenham and Jarrad Branthwaite

Ornstein claimed that Tottenham could still make a move for Branthwaite in the future, as they still want to reinforce their defence.

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Asked to name a dream signing for Spurs by Planet Football on 11 November, he said: “Jarrad Branthwaite, because I think they have been looking for a while to upgrade in that defensive department.

“They have looked at him, he is someone who has been linked with a move away from Everton, despite signing a new contract.

“I guess he is one to watch in the future for many of the top clubs.”

It would be a hard transfer to pull off, as the Toffees would be reluctant to let him leave, but supporters in North London will love the latest claim.

Could Tottenham really sign Branthwaite?

Everton would likely do all they can to keep the young defender around at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as they resisted the opportunity to sell him for big money in the summer.

However, Branthwaite may decide to leave in the future if the Blues cannot match his ambitions, as surely he will want to play at the very top level.

If Thomas Frank’s side are constantly in the Champions League, and the Merseysiders are in mid-table and fail to kick on under David Moyes, there is every chance he may decide to seek a new challenge.

It would likely take a huge amount for Spurs to sign him, but if they believe that he is the right man to fix their defensive issues, they could go all out to get him.

There are a lot of variables, but it does not seem too unrealistic, as long as the N17 outfit are towards the top end of the game, and the Blues are not.

Tottenham are now the favourites to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich, with a sensational return to N17 looking increasingly likely.

Kane has been linked with a return to Tottenham ever since he left the club in 2023, as many feel the striker has unfinished business in the Premier League.

Thomas Frank admitted he would welcome Kane back with open arms, as the Lilywhites continue to struggle in the striker department this season.

During a fan meeting earlier in the season, Frank was again asked about his thoughts on a Kane return, to which he doubled down on his previous comments.

A lot has been said surrounding Kane’s potential return home, but with the latest update, Tottenham are leading the way to sign Bayern Munich‘s main man.

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Tottenham favourites for Harry Kane despite reports he’s happy at Bayern

Sources have suggested that Kane is happy to stay at Bayern Munich, as the England striker is in fine form ahead of England’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Tottenham are reported to have first dibs on Kane, should he choose to seek a Bayern Munich exit.

However, the bookmakers’ market now shows that although Kane is favoured to stay at Bayern, he is most likely to join Tottenham over any other club, making a return seem inevitable.

One major bookmaker has Kane as the odds-on favourite to remain at Bayern Munich (11/25); however, another has also tipped the former Tottenham striker to make a return ahead of joining any other clubs (8/1).

It’s safe to say Tottenham are by far and away the only club that Kane would move to, should a Bayern Munich exit happen.

How has Kane done at Bayern Munich this season?

Kane is now 32 years old, and so there would be concerns over whether he could come back and score in the Premier League on a consistent basis.

However, the veteran striker has shown his capabilities year on year since leaving Spurs, and particularly this season, is proving as the world’s most lethal number nine.

Tottenham are currently struggling with Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani up front, as Dominic Solanke is still out injured.

It’s not certain when Kane could return to Tottenham, but it feels like it’s just a matter of time at this point.

Tottenham could recall Manor Solomon from his loan spell at Villarreal in the January transfer window.

The 26-year-old had a hugely successful loan spell at Leeds United in 2024-25, but the winger hasn’t adapted well to life in Spain this season.

The Israeli winger has only made six appearances for Villarreal and he is currently recovering from a back injury that will leave him unavailable until December.

Reports have now emerged that Solomon could make a return to the Premier League with West Ham.

West Ham interested in January deal for Manor Solomon

Solomon signed for Tottenham in 2023 on a free transfer, yet after making six appearances under Ange Postecoglou last season, he was quickly loaned out to Leeds.

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He registered 22 goal contributions for Leeds in 2024-25, helping them win the Championship and secure a return to the top flight.

Spanish media outlet Mediterraneo has reported that West Ham could move for Solomon in January, with the Israeli winger said to be unhappy in Spain.

He is reportedly going to ask Spurs to terminate his loan deal, and it’s unclear what lies ahead for his future in N17.

With West Ham in desperate need of some attacking firepower to help them avoid relegation, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Frank were to send him straight back out on loan, even if to a local rival.

Solomon’s move to Villarreal has been far from perfect, and a return to England would definitely benefit him, whether that be at Spurs or West Ham.

Whilst it’s clear that Solomon is not in the best of form at the moment, he offers a different profile to Tottenham’s wingers.

Manor Solomon should be given a chance under Thomas Frank

Brennan Johnson has performed poorly under Thomas Frank, and his place in the starting eleven is under huge threat.

Johnson scored the winning goal in the Europa League final, and Spurs fans will never forget the joy he brought to them; however, he is yet to find his feet under Frank.

Solomon’s direct dribbling and his clinical nature in front of goal could make him a perfectly capable candidate to replace Johnson in the starting lineup.

The 26-year-old hasn’t been given a proper chance to prove himself at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it’s now up to Frank to decide what he will do with the Israel international.

The stats that show why Thomas Frank must make Xavi Simons his main man at Tottenham

Tottenham look a far better side when Xavi Simons is used to his strengths by Thomas Frank.

Tottenham signed Simons from RB Leipzig in the hope that he’d be able to replace James Maddison’s output.

While he started poorly, the attacking midfielder has begun finding his form, with his best performance still being Spurs’ 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.

Simons could be a key player for Spurs if Frank gives him a chance.

Tottenham’s goalscoring chances increase with Xavi Simons

Tottenham have found Simons in the hole 52 times so far this season during their Premier League and Champions League fixtures, according to NathanAClark via X on 9 November.

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From these 52 occasions, 13 have resulted in Spurs registering a shot. This speaks volumes about Simons and the importance of finding him in areas where he’s most dangerous.

Tottenham are averaging just 3.1 of these passes to Simons per game. And while this is trending upwards, it’s broadly in line with his increased minutes.

But there has been progress. This time last month, the Dutch international had averaged 41.2 touches in the Premier League with 0.57 expected assists.

This has risen to 45.1 touches in the league with 0.64 expected assists and counting, according to Sofascore.

His stats against Copenhagen were even greater, where he recorded 49 touches in 61 minutes played.

While the level of opposition needs to be taken into account, that was the best Simons and Tottenham have looked all season.

Besides, the Dutch international was toothless against Bodo/Glimt earlier in the competition, which goes to show what a difference time and correct positioning make.

Therefore, it would be in Frank’s best interest to build his team around Simons for the foreseeable future.

Randal Kolo Muani’s injury will come as a huge blow

Randal Kolo Muani has been sidelined for Tottenham after he was substituted with a jaw injury in Spurs’ draw to Manchester United before the international break.

Despite his little playing time, the French international has been excellent for Spurs this season. And by the looks of it, he’s been integral to Simons’ good run of form.

Kolo Muani has found Simons six times in dangerous areas, which is more than any other player this season.

Richarlison has only managed to find him twice, which could be a huge worry moving forward.

While the length of Kolo Muani’s spell on the sidelines is currently unknown, both Simons and Frank will benefit if he returns sooner rather than later.

Jamie O’Hara believes Ivan Toney would be a “perfect” fit for Tottenham in the January transfer window.

Toney left Brentford for Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli in August 2024 but is said to be open to a Premier League return in 2026.

Dimitar Berbatov has warned Tottenham off signing Toney as the striker’s form tailed off prior to him moving to the Middle East.

However, Thomas Frank is said to be open to reuniting with Toney at Tottenham, having previously got the best out of the striker during their time together at Brentford.

Ivan Toney needs Premier League return to boost World Cup chances

Tottenham are set to rival West Ham for the signing of Toney, who would prefer a move to London if he heads back to England next year.

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In an update provided via talkSPORT on Tuesday, transfer expert Ben Jacobs stated that England boss Thomas Tuchel “could play more of a role than a prospective buyer” in Toney‘s future.

Tuchel wants Toney playing at the top level of club football, with West Ham and Tottenham two of the sides mentioned as being in the running for the 29-year-old.

Responding to the news of Spurs’ interest in Toney, former Tottenham midfielder O’Hara said: “I think it’d be perfect. I’d love him to join up with Frank again.”

Toney has been capped seven times for England and has scored one goal, while he has 36 goals in 85 Premier League appearances.

What is Ivan Toney’s goalscoring record in Saudi Arabia?

Toney has been off the radar of Tottenham fans for the past 15 months or so since moving to Al-Ahli.

While the Saudi Pro League is an obvious drop-off in quality, Toney has certainly managed to keep banging in the goals.

He scored 30 goals last season en route to helping his side win the Asian Champions League. This season, meanwhile, he has 11 goals in 15 matches so far.

It is worth remembering that Toney is now in the peak years of his career, so this is certainly a deal worth exploring further.

Frank may have a few other options on his books, but Dominic Solanke’s injury issues mean he can’t be trusted and Richarlison just simply is not consistent enough.

As O’Hara says, Toney lining up under Frank at Tottenham really does seem like the ideal fit.

Mikey Moore has been predicted to become a strong fan favourite at Rangers before the season ends.

Tottenham loaned Moore to Rangers on a season-long loan to continue his development.

Indeed, the left winger lifted the Europa League trophy under Ange Postecoglou, but there were no guarantees he’d have gametime under Thomas Frank despite Son Heung-min’s departure.

And after a rocky start, it seems that Moore is starting to enjoy life at Ibrox.

Rangers fans eating their words about Mikey Moore

There were early pleas for Tottenham to recall Moore from his loan after Rangers’ difficult start to the season.

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The youngster was underperforming, and Gers fans were discontent with what they were seeing from him.

But with Danny Rohl’s arrival at Ibrox, Rangers fans have a newfound respect for Moore.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes he’ll soon become a fan favourite.

“I’m keeping the receipts. I’m coming for the Rangers fans who were moaning about him before, and now they love him,” Wenham said.

“They were always going to love him if he was played in the right way, if he was given opportunity. You’re not as hyped as he is and rightly so, and suddenly lose that, you know?

“So I’ve no doubt that he will become a firm fan favourite before this season is over, and long may that continue.

“He’s doing really, really well. He’s getting lots of involvement, game time, and the fans are on his side. So, hopefully, he goes from strength to strength now and cements himself as a real firm fan favourite up there.”

How has Mikey Moore performed this season?

Moore’s first couple of months at Ibrox were difficult. His minutes were sparse, and the winger’s performances were underwhelming.

Under Rohl, the youngster plays with an element of freedom not seen under Russell Martin.

Now that he plays closer to the opposition’s box, Moore has been able to be more effective in the final third.

As such, there’s a greater likelihood that he’ll continue at Ibrox until the end of this season, despite suggestions that he could return to North London in January.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are two of the most valuable teenagers in the world, according to a report from the CIES Football Observatory.

Gray has been sidelined for Tottenham with a calf injury, which came soon after he shone in Spurs’ goalless draw to Monaco in the UEFA Champions League last month.

Meanwhile, Xavi Simons replaced Bergvall early in the first half of Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League after the latter came off with a concussion.

While both have been out of the action for a little while, their importance in North London has only grown.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall worth a combined £106m

The CIES Football Observatory have provided a list of the most valuable teenagers in the world, featuring both Gray and Bergvall.

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Bergvall is among the highest-valued players on the list at £59million, which Gray is not far behind with a value of £47m on the current market. This is news that’ll surely make Joe Lewis smile from ear to ear.

Gray and Bergvall are two of Spurs’ youngest players, and their importance has grown over the past couple of seasons.

Indeed, both were integral to the Ange Postecoglou team that lifted the Europa League last season, despite the Swedish international picking up an injury before the final.

With the Lilywhites having a youthful squad at its core, there’s no doubt that both stars will be important for years to come.

Thomas Frank must use Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray more

In all fairness to Thomas Frank, Bergvall, in particular, has had consistent minutes this season.

At first, the Dane was keen to use Bergvall higher up in the midfield as an answer to James Maddison’s and Dejan Kulusevski’s injuries.

However, he is now positioned a little deeper in the midfield, with Xavi Simons being closest to the final third.

Meanwhile, Gray has struggled to recieve consistent minutes this season:

Despite competition to start being rife at Tottenham, Gray has shown promise when playing in both the midfield and defence.

With two players so talented and versatile, Frank must give them more minutes to continue their development and increase their value both sportingly and financially.

Ivan Toney would be interested in a move to reunite with Thomas Frank at Tottenham, according to David Bentley.

Toney has been linked with a move to Tottenham as a replacement for Richarlison, who is set to leave Spurs in the near future.

The striker, who played under Frank at Brentford, is seen as the answer to the Lilywhites’ attacking woes this season.

With Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani both sidelined, the North London club are in desperate need of squad depth.

Tottenham would be ‘perfect destination’ for Ivan Toney

Tottenham have been warned to avoid Toney, despite their increasing interest in getting his signing over the line.

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The England international has had a solid start to his season in Saudi Arabia, netting 11 goals and providing two assists in all competitions. However, his last season at Brentford was unimpressive.

As a result, there are concerns over whether a return to the Premier League would be in his or Spurs’ best interests.

Despite this, speaking via Sky Sports on 11 November, former Tottenham star Bentley believes Spurs is the “perfect destination” for him.

He said: “He’ll want to go in at Tottenham.

“For him, to go [and] play at the stadium with Thomas Frank, that’s the perfect destination for him. If he wants to get into the England team, it’s not about money, it’s about playing to get into that World Cup squad.

“The perfect environment is Tottenham. Tottenham could do with him and England as well – if anything happens with [Harry] Kane, we’re struggling a little bit for centre-forwards.”

As a result, this is definitely one Tottenham fans should keep a close eye on over the next couple of months.

Would Tottenham really be ‘perfect destination’ for Toney?

On the surface, a potential move to North London for Toney looks like a favourable one.

Indeed, the Lilywhites have struggled to score goals this season, with defender Micky van de Ven being Spurs’ top scorer in all competitions.

Toney, no doubt, has had his scoring boots on while in Saudi Arabia and could look to emulate that in North London. Not to mention he’s played under Frank.

While the Dane has started well at Tottenham, the players are still adjusting to his tactics and methods. Bringing in a player like Toney, who’s already familiar with his approach, could catapult Spurs’ season.

Despite this, it’s been two years since Toney has played in the Premier League, and with Solanke and Kolo Muani likely to be back by January, as well as Richarlison and Mathys Tel angling for minutes, he may struggle to receive adequate gametime.

As a result, it may be better for all involved if Frank sticks with what he has, at least until the summer transfer window.

Thomas Frank has been told that he “must” make a prompt decision regarding Mathys Tel at Tottenham.

The youngster has found regular gametime hard to come by in the early stages of the new Premier League season, as he has started just three of the opening 11 games in the league.

Tel continues to make the most of his opportunities at Tottenham, and he netted a crucial goal in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United last weekend.

Frank dealt a major blow to the former Bayern Munich starlet earlier in the campaign, and he now faces a potentially crucial decision on him in difficult circumstances.

Thomas Frank ‘must’ add Mathys Tel to the Champions League squad at Tottenham

Tel was left out of Tottenham’s squad for the Champions League earlier in the campaign, but that could be about to change after an unfortunate moment for Randal Kolo Muani.

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The striker collided with Harry Maguire during Saturday’s game and has suffered a suspected fractured jaw, which may potentially rule him out for up to two months.

That would hand the Lilywhites the option of replacing him in their Champions League squad, and they would then be able to reinstate him if they were to qualify for the next phase of the competition, according to The Standard.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – feels that it is a no-brainer for Frank to add Tel to his European group in the wake of Kolo Muani’s latest injury.

“Frank must add him (Tel) to the squad,” King said.

“Centre forward is one of the main positions, and if you’re going to lose one of your main men there, then I would certainly be looking to bring him in. That decision has got to be made after the international break.

“It’ll be very frustrating for Frank, but if Kolo Muani is out with a broken jaw, then it has to be done.”

Mathys Tel’s attitude deserves Champions League reprieve

Tel’s future at Tottenham came into question when he was initially left out of the Champions League squad, and it would have been easy for him to begin to drop his standards in protest.

Instead, he has worked hard and proved his worth to Frank, and he was able to show that again on Saturday, when he changed the game in the latter stages after being introduced.

The 21-year-old appears to have displayed an exemplary attitude since his high-profile snub earlier in the campaign, and for that reason alone, he is certainly deserving of the chance to impress in European action.

The opportunity has presented itself in unfortunate circumstances for Spurs, but Kolo Muani’s loss could be about to become Tel’s gain.

Tottenham players will need to improve their performances to see the home atmosphere improve.

Guglielmo Vicario conceded from Matthijs de Ligt in stoppage time in Spurs’ 2-2 draw to Manchester United on Saturday.

This marked another home game that the Lilywhites have failed to win after Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea days earlier.

Despite Thomas Frank’s 4-0 win over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League days before, Spurs’ home form in the Premier League has started to become worrisome.

Tottenham players told to take responsibility for home performance

Vicario criticised Tottenham fans after their defeat to Chelsea, pointing out that the atmosphere quietened after conceding.

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Supporters were not happy with his assessment, and speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Tottenham expert and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham believes that the players should take more responsibility for their home performances.

“Some fan bases, Sunderland, Copenhagen, Leeds, all jump up and down if a team are losing 4-0 and has another shot and goal. Tottenham’s fanbase just isn’t like that,” Wenham said.

“They need a buy-in from the players on the pitch. You need to be delivering something.

“The fans would always get behind the team when the team are putting in 100 per cent effort. The fans will not jump up and down, you know, when they’re not playing well. And that’s fair enough. That’s just how the Tottenham fans are.

“So we need more from the players. The Chelsea game was absolutely unacceptable. The only people who can change that are the players on the pitch and the manager. The fans have nothing to do with the performance put in on the pitch.

“If they’re not seeing anything on the pitch to get excited about, they’re not going to put on fake noise. They’re just not going to do it. So I think the players need to take more responsibility rather than the fans.”

What has Tottenham’s recent home form been like?

Only three of Tottenham’s last 20 home games in the Premier League have resulted in victory.

It has been suggested that Tottenham could follow PSG’s approach in creating a section for young fans in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at a cheaper price to improve the atmosphere and performances on the pitch.

However, it remains to be seen whether that will happen or become a success if carried out. Either way, fans will expect to see their team’s home form improve once the November international break ends.