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Tottenham could be set for a big January transfer window as they aim to build on their promising start to the season.

The Lilywhites have started strongly in the Premier League this weekend, and could go top of the early-season table, providing they beat Aston Villa and other results go their way.

Tottenham already have Brentford’s Kevin Schade on their list of targets for the winter window, and that looks set to grow with every passing week as we near the end of the year.

Thomas Frank is keen to add to his group further, and that may require big-money investments from the club’s hierarchy.

Tottenham scouts ‘shocked’ by Lautaro Rivero at River Plate

Tottenham are eyeing a move for Brazilian youngster Rayan at the moment, having taken in several displays from the forward of late.

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Their scouting setup in South America has now brought another exciting young talent to their attention in the form of River Plate’s Lautaro Rivero.

Scouts from the N17 outfit are understood to have been “shocked” by the centre-back after taking in one of his recent displays, according to journalist Sebastian Srur in El Intransigente.

Atletico Madrid are also showing an interest in the 21-year-old, who is said to be “causing a sensation” among the big clubs in Europe.

Rivero has already played 10 games for River Plate so far this season, and made his senior debut for Argentina in a 6-0 friendly win over Puerto Rico on Wednesday.

However, Spurs and any other interested parties have a major obstacle to overcome if they want to sign the defender, as he has a £86.7million release clause in his contract.

River Plate are currently understood to be unwavering in their stance on the starlet, who will only be allowed to leave if that clause is met.

Spurs are right to target promising youngsters

Luka Vuskovic only arrived at Tottenham this summer, and there is already plenty of excitement surrounding the way that he is developing.

The Croatian has already become a vital player for his loan club Hamburg, and he is on track to become the perfect example of the benefits of targeting young players.

It is no surprise to see the Lilywhites continuing to explore the market for players aged 21 and under, given the success that it has already brought them with the likes of Vuskovic.

It’s a perfect way to unearth exciting talents, however on this occasion, it would be no surprise to see Tottenham put off by River Plate’s somewhat overwhelming asking price.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are candidates to win the 2025 Golden Boy award after impressing throughout the year at Tottenham.

Bergvall’s stunning form with Spurs has seen him tipped for future captaincy, with the 19-year-old Sweden midfielder wowing in North London since his arrival from Djurgarden in July 2024.

Barcelona were left “disappointed” when Bergvall signed for Tottenham over them, and it’s been easy to see why with the teenager impressing in the Premier League and helping Spurs reach the Europa League final last season.

Unfortunately for Bergvall, he missed the 1-0 win over Manchester United with an ankle injury, but fellow teenage sensation Gray did have a role to play in Bilbao as a late substitute.

Gray officially signed for Tottenham from Leeds the day after Bergvall did last year and he’s since shown the qualities of a future England international.

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As a result, it’s no surprise to see the two youthful Spurs stars named on a glittering list of candidates for the 2025 Golden Boy award.

What is the Golden Boy award?

Italian newspaper Tuttosport started the Golden Boy awards in 2003.

All nominees must be men’s footballers under the age of 21, born on or after 1 January 2005, and play for a squad in one of UEFA’s top 25 leagues.

The Golden Girl award was started up in 2022, with WSL stars Michelle Agyemang, Iman Beney, Wieke Kaptein and Lily Yohannes all nominated for the 2025 award.

The winner of the award is voted for by 50 sports journalists from across Europe.

As of right now, there’s no confirmation of when the votes will be made and when the winner will be announced.

Who are Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall up against?

Tottenham‘s dynamic duo are up against some tough competition.

However, they won’t have to face up against Barcelona’s youth star Lamine Yamal because he’s been omitted from the 2025 awards.

He’s eligible in all ways except that as he’s the current holder of the award, Tuttosport states that no player can win it more than once.

Desire Doue seems like the stand-out favourite at this stage, especially after PSG’s Champions League victory and win over Tottenham in the European Super Cup.

Previous winners of the Golden Boy award

Gray will be bidding to become the fourth English winner of the Golden Boy award, while Bergvall will have sights on becoming the first Swede to win the vote.

Tottenham have never had a winner. However, ex-Spurs midfielder Rafael van der Vaart was the first ever winner in 2003 when he was at Ajax.

Tottenham have never had a winner of the award, so the two 19-year-olds will also be vying for that honour.

However, there’s no doubt that the two have some tough competition and will be very lucky to beat some of the aforementioned nominees.

Thomas Frank could be set to tweak his attack as Tottenham return to Premier League action this weekend.

The Lilywhites have had several stars playing for their countries in the recent international break, but that should do little to affect the manager’s team selection for this Sunday’s clash.

Tottenham host Aston Villa in the Premier League this weekend, as they chase a victory that could see them climb to the top of the table if Arsenal and Liverpool drop points.

Frank has had a chance to take stock of where his squad is at over the recent break, and with that in mind, he could be about to make a couple of slight tweaks to the starting XI for Sunday’s game.

Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert drop to the bench vs Aston Villa

Mathys Tel started for Tottenham in the win over Leeds United last time out and netted his first goal of the season.

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The Frenchman has struggled for gametime so far during Frank’s reign, and was notably left out of the squad for the Champions League.

He has shown signs of regaining the manager’s trust in recent weeks, but he could be set to return to the bench this weekend, after completing just 29 per cent of his passes in the clash against the Whites.

The 21-year-old scored with his only shot on target in the game, but was left fairly isolated at the top of the pitch, as he enjoyed just 13 touches of the ball, the lowest total of any player who started the game.

Randal Kolo Muani will need to be eased back into action after his lengthy injury lay-off, so Richarlison is likely to come in and lead the line.

Elsewhere in the side, Frank is likely to stick with largely the same XI that survived the potential banana skin at Elland Road at the start of the month.

However, he may be tempted to bring Lucas Bergvall back into the side in place of Wilson Odobert in a bid to bolster the midfield against a dangerous Villa team, with Xavi Simons heading back out to the wing.

Mathys Tel has to think carefully about Tottenham future

Tel has had a turbulent few months at Tottenham, which nobody would have foreseen when he turned his loan move from Bayern Munich into a permanent switch at the start of the summer.

The forward is averaging just 38 minutes per game in the Premier League at the moment, while he is typically getting no more than 11 touches on each outing.

He is not getting the level of gametime that is needed for a young player to develop effectively, and with the likes of Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke drawing closer to full fitness, it won’t get any easier for him to earn opportunities moving forward.

With that in mind, Tel surely has to assess his situation carefully in January, as a loan move or even a permanent departure could seriously benefit him.

Tottenham have a busy season ahead as the Lilywhites seek more trophy success.

Thomas Frank has been backed to bring glory to Tottenham in his first season as head coach after an excellent start.

It was announced that Joe Lewis’ family do not want to sell Tottenham ahead of a £100m cash boost that will see Frank have more money to play with in January.

Frank‘s side have already started planning for transfers, with Julian Brandt the latest to be linked to Tottenham.

However, ahead of a busy December period, Tottenham have been impacted by the Premier League’s latest update.

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Premier League fixture rescheduling leaves Tottenham in the dark

It was announced on 15 October that Spurs have had three Premier League games moved in December.

However, the Premier League made a promise on their official website in June that on or around 15 October, Tottenham’s fixtures from December to January would be locked in.

This included games from match week 14-24, but only Tottenham’s match week 14,15 and 16 fixtures have been confirmed.

Tottenham have not received any update about their games in late December or January, ahead of a congested period that will need to be navigated carefully.

The lack of transparency will not help Tottenham fans in the slightest, given they need to make arrangements well in advance.

Tottenham’s midfield area may struggle in winter

The winter period is always the busiest time of year for any club, as Spurs also have crucial Champions League fixtures against the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt as well as domestic games.

With AFCON also being played through December and January, Pape Sarr will most likely be travelling with Senegal, as Tottenham will be another man light in midfield after Yves Bissouma’s nasty injury.

James Maddison’s long-term injury will keep him out until after the winter period, as Frank and Spurs may need to wrap the likes of Joao Palhinha and Lucas Bergvall in cotton wool.

The Premier League should stand by what they promised ahead of the season and ensure both the club and its supporters are given plenty of advanced warning for these inevitable fixture changes.

Thomas Frank will have seen worse international breaks while managing a football club.

Tottenham have started well under Frank, as the coach will be delighted to hear the impressive performances of some of his players over the international break.

Pedro Porro has been in red-hot form for Spain, as he is seen as key to any chance of Tottenham’s success this year, with Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons displaying quality for the Netherlands.

Unfortunately, Yves Bissouma was stretchered off the field while on international duty, with the midfielder’s Spurs career seeming all but over.

Djed Spence earned his second call-up to the England squad and has drawn positive attention from another former Three Lions defender in Micah Richards.

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Micah Richards stunned by Djed Spence’s versatility for England

Spence has impressed while away for England, as the versatile Tottenham defender seems an appealing choice for Thomas Tuchel.

Tuchel played Spence in multiple positions against Wales and Latvia, and Richards couldn’t help but praise the Tottenham man while speaking on The Rest Is Football.

“I think Spence played left-back, one game played right-back, really good one-on-one defending, technically good, can go forward.

“I think he’s done himself well. In that position as well, there are so many: Trent [Alexander-Arnold], Reece James and [Tino] Livramento.”

In the 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday, Spence registered three tackles – only Elliot Anderson (four) had more – while also registering a clearance and an interception.

Spence’s 93 per cent pass accuracy was also very high and his 107 touches were bettered only by – against – Anderson with 150.

Not only that, Spence also showed what he is capable of in an attacking sense with one shot.

While there’s no doubt Spence has done himself a world of good for his World Cup 2026 ambitions, he’s also proved a point to his Tottenham boss.

Spence ready to cement himself in Spurs side over Destiny Udogie

Since getting back to full fitness under Frank, Destiny Udogie has impressed at Tottenham once again, after a rollercoaster season last campaign.

The Italian is a natural left-back, and with Porro a staple in the Tottenham team sheet, Spence’s main competition is Udogie.

It helps that Tottenham are progressing in both the Carabao Cup and Champions League, as more games are available to the pair.

However, after Spence’s England performances, it would be a shock not to see his name in the starting lineup when Tottenham play Aston Villa on Sunday.

Tottenham could be the landing destination for Bournemouth gem Antoine Semenyo in an upcoming transfer window.

Semenyo emerged as a Tottenham target in the summer as Thomas Frank looked to add attacking depth to his newfound squad.

Links lasted until deadline day, but Semenyo didn’t join Tottenham and has continued his electric form at Bournemouth.

Spurs instead moved for Xavi Simons in a blockbuster move from RB Leipzig to link up with fellow summer addition Mohammed Kudus.

The Lilywhites could still make a swoop for Semenyo as Jamie O’Hara continues to push for a big-money deal with the Cherries.

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Jamie O’Hara urges Tottenham to sign Antoine Semenyo

Tottenham fans really want Semenyo to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after a magic start to the Premier League campaign.

The 25-year-old has contributed to nine goals in seven games for the Cherries after netting 13 and assisting six last time around.

The Lilywhites could benefit from this sort of output, with Kudus registering the most goal involvements with five in North London.

Hope of signing the Ghana international have been aided by a £100million cash injection from ENIC in recent weeks.

Speaking live via talkSPORT on 16 October, O’Hara has urged his former club to utilise these funds to bring in Semenyo from Bournemouth.

He said: “I’d love him at Spurs. I think they should go all out for him.

“When they come out and talk about an injection of £100m into Spurs. I think Spurs is an amazing club for him, a massive football club, a brilliant stadium and amazing facilities.

Semenyo could transform Tottenham

The Lilywhites already have excellent attacking depth with the likes of Simons, Kudus, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert.

These five are currently nowhere near the performance level of Semenyo based on what we’ve seen so far this campaign.

The Ghanaian has started the season with a bang and doesn’t look like slowing down anytime soon under Andoni Iraola.

His injection of raw pace and powerful finishing ability could prove to be devastating for the North London club moving forward.

Joe Lewis and ENIC need to take the chance and sign Semenyo before he becomes a true Premier League superstar.

Tottenham are back in action on home soil this weekend when they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Spurs were held 1-1 by Wolves in their most recent match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 27 September.

Aston Villa will provide tough opposition for Tottenham, who are seven games without defeat in all competitions.

Another sell-out is expected in North London, but Spurs have shared an announcement that all those attending the fixture will have to pay attention to.

A number of services cancelled or disrupted on Sunday

There are various ways of getting to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but that is assuming there is no disruption.

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Unfortunately for those attending this weekend’s match, a number of services have either been cancelled or disrupted.

As per the announcement on Tottenham’s official website on Wednesday, Northumberland Park station will be closed on Sunday.

Greater Anglia service users will have to use Tottenham Hale, with those services substantially reduced as only two train per hour will run between Liverpool Street and Waltham Cross.

No Greater Anglia services will operate north of Waltham Cross, meanwhile, with rail replacement bus services in operation towards Hertford East and Stanstead Airport.

There will also be rail replacement bus services between Edmonton Green and Cheshunt.

Where do Tottenham rank among highest average attendances?

Fresh on the back of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being packed out for the NFL, it will be a similar story when Villa visit this weekend.

Spurs have averaged 60,955 fans for home league matches this season, which is the third-highest in the Premier League.

West Ham, by virtue of having a slightly bigger stadium, sit second on that list with 62,459.

Manchester United top the list with an average of 73,965 home fans for their league matches this season.

That means Spurs attract more home fans than Liverpool (60,371), Arsenal (60,155) and Manchester City (52,249).

Let’s hope the disruption does not prove too troublesome for those Spurs fans attending this latest league fixture.

Tottenham may face a significant decision regarding Jamie Donley in the upcoming transfer window.

The 20-year-old joined Stoke City on loan in the summer and has since featured five times for them in the Championship and Carabao Cup.

Spurs sent Donley and Ashley Phillips to the bet365 Stadium in the hopes of furthering their development, but things haven’t gone to plan so far.

On the other hand, Yang Min-Hyeok’s influence at Portsmouth is increasing, and the North London outfit should look to make changes in the coming months regarding their loanee.

Tottenham will have many suitors for Jamie Donley if opportunities at Stoke City limited

Donley has done enough to get more chances at Stoke this season, John Wenham says.

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The Lilywhites Rose owner feels the Northern Irishman should be ahead of Bae Jun-ho in the pecking order for the number 10 role at the Potters.

If the young playmaker’s situation at the Staffordshire outfit doesn’t change, it wouldn’t be surprising to see other clubs line up for his services in the winter transfer window, leaving the North London outfit with a decision on whether they want to recall him.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham said: “I think the stats start to speak for themselves. Donley’s had about 50 minutes in the number 10 role this season and has an assist to his name. The guy they’ve put in there has had about 11 games and has got one assist to his name. So I’m not sure how much more he can do, really.”

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Wenham added: “He will be working hard, he’ll be scoring high on the distance run in, the long distance run, pressing from the front. But if he isn’t going to give him an opportunity, then when the January transfer window comes around, I’m sure there’ll be many, many other clubs looking to snap him up.”

Donley is one of the wonderkids to watch out for at Spurs, but his development is arguably being hampered at Stoke.

Jamie Donley has big challenge to secure Spurs future

Thomas Frank has Xavi Simons at his disposal after his move from RB Leipzig in the summer, and the Netherlands international will surely play a key role in N17 for years to come.

The 22-year-old has had a mixed start to life at Tottenham, but he’s someone who possesses a lot of quality, which will surely come to the fore sooner rather than later.

Donley will have to compete with Simons at the North London outfit, and that wouldn’t be an ideal scenario for the Northern Ireland international.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the attacking-midfielder continue to spend time away from Spurs in the upcoming seasons, with competition at an all-time high.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is not just a stadium; it’s an experience.

The sheer glory of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has even had Arsenal taking notes from long-standing rivals.

Since it officially opened in April 2019, it has hosted the club’s football games, concerts, and Tottenham could now welcome the Super Bowl to North London.

With the future looking bright, it seems that Tottenham have only scratched the surface of their stadium’s potential.

How to get to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by car

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is located in North London, Tottenham, around 18 miles from Central London. You can type the postcode N17 OBX into your satnav to secure driving directions.

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If you are travelling from outside North London, the closest motorway to the stadium is the M1, which you can then slip onto the A406 (North Circular Road).

Travelling fans can also use the M25 to access the A10 (Great Cambridge Road) and reach the A406 as well as the stadium.

As there is no public car park at the stadium, which is also within a large Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), fans are advised to use public transport to reach the destination.

How to get to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by public transport

Travelling by public transport to the stadium is the easiest and most advised route for fans and visitors.

Indeed, White Hart Lane train station is a five-minute walk from the stadium and is fully accessible. Meanwhile, the stadium is served by three other stations.

These include Northumberland Park, which is around a 10-minute walk, Tottenham Hale, which is a 25-minute walk, and, if fans are keen to get their steps in, Seven Sisters, where fans can access the overground and Victoria line, is a 30-minute walk from the stadium or approximately 3,000 steps.

Furthermore, visitors can also travel to the stadium by bus before and after events, including the 259, 279, 349, 149, and W3, with the latter two providing a 24-hour daily service as well as the N279, which runs only at night.

In addition to this, the stadium currently provides a free pre-booked shuttle bus service for supporters, which operates three hours before and two hours after the match.

This service provides transport between the stadium and Alexandra Palace and Wood Green stations.

Therefore, whether to see Mohammed Kudus shine for Tottenham or if travelling to watch your favourite artist play, there’s a mode of transport for everyone.

Daniel Levy may have now left Tottenham, but the former chairman’s actions continue to have an impact on the North London club.

Levy officially departed Tottenham at the start of September, ending his long run at Spurs.

For many of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful, it was a relief, with the chairman proving to be a highly controversial figure.

Levy’s competence on the transfer front at Tottenham was often questioned, with Spurs having a terrible time in the businessman’s last full season at the North London club.

Now, despite leaving Tottenham well over a month ago, his previous actions could still have dire consequences when Aston Villa arrive on Sunday.

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Morgan Rogers has an excellent record against Tottenham

One of Tottenham’s targets in the summer was Morgan Rogers.

The Aston Villa winger had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, which saw him pick up 30 goal contributions in all competitions.

As a result, the attacker is now a seasoned England international, and while he might not have had the best start to the new campaign, he is still a threat.

With Villa travelling to Tottenham on Sunday, Rogers will be aiming to get his first Villa goal of the season, and considering his record against Spurs, he has an excellent chance.

In the three matches he has played against the North London side, he has netted twice and also picked up two assists.

However, if Tottenham had simply brought Rogers in the summer, they would not have had to deal with this threat.

There is an argument to be had that Levy was a major factor as to why Rogers didn’t go to Tottenham.

Now, this could come back to haunt Spurs, in what is already predicted to be a close game.

If the attacker continues his form against Tottenham, the hosts are surely set for another defeat, and this could have been avoided if Levy had just brought the winger.

Thomas Frank missing numerous threats against Aston Villa

Alongside Rogers, there have been plenty of players for Spurs who have provided a significant threat during this fixture.

Traditionally, Heung-min Son was Spurs’ go-to man against Villa, with the winger picking up 13 goal contributions in the 12 matches he had played against the Birmingham outfit.

On top of this, Dominic Solanke has an excellent record against Villa, netting four times in seven matches.

However, Thomas Frank will be without these stars, due to them moving on or simply being injured, which is set to add to further difficulty to the fixture.