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Tottenham Hotspur came back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw at home against Manchester City in their Premier League meeting last weekend, courtesy of Dominic Solanke’s brace, but their defence was once again all over the place.

Spurs are not comfortable in the standings and risk missing out on Europe football once again, with a top eight finish in the Champions League’s league phase thought to be Thomas Frank’s only saving grace leading to him not being sacked.

While they have been ravaged by injuries various times this season, the team is nowhere as bad on paper as performances on the pitch have shown but that has not deterred the board from looking to invest on quality players during the transfer windows.

GiveMeSport has reported that Tottenham will reignite their interest in signing Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, after their £30 million attempt towards his signing did not bear fruition in the final hours of the recently concluded transfer window.

Aruajo unlikely to pick a move to Spurs

Ronald Araujo has dealt with poor form on the pitch over the last few years which has led to Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi overtaking him in the pecking order at Barcelona, thereby raising talks of his potential exit sooner rather than later.

However, all things considered, the Uruguayan international is not expected to want to join Tottenham Hotspur, particularly due to their absence from European football and the silverware front domestically, while their depth in defence is also very strong.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are undisputed starters in the team, and are unlikely to lose their prominence in the team even if a managerial change occurs, whereas Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin are also great back-ups available at Spurs.

Even though Araujo’s lack of game time might compel him to consider departing Barca during the summer transfer window and a swoop to England may be on the cards, Tottenham might not be one of the sides he considers joining.

Tottenham Hotspur have stolen a march on Arsenal after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated Scottish centre-forward James Wilson from Heart of Midlothian, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Most of Wilson’s first-team minutes this season have arrived in the Scottish League Cup, where he has scored twice across four outings. Widely viewed as the brightest young talent in Scottish football, he previously lit up the Scottish Lowland League at the youth level, producing an impressive return of 14 goals and six assists from 26 matches.

His form has carried on to the international stage, too, with the teenager excelling for Scotland’s Under-21s by registering four goals in just five appearances.

At only 18, Wilson has already taken the step into senior international football, earning his first cap for Steve Clarke’s Scotland side last year during the Nations League play-off clash with Greece, becoming Scotland’s youngest ever player at 18 years and 17 days old, breaking John Lambie’s record set in 1887.

According to Romano, Tottenham have reached an agreement for the transfer of Wilson to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this winter.

The journalist adds that Arsenal were heavily linked with the youngster, offering a trial for the youngster to join their youth setup this month.

However, Spurs have now stolen a march on their north London rivals after proposing a direct loan deal with an option to make the deal permanent, which has been accepted by Hearts, according to the report.

Exciting prospect

Wilson is now undergoing medicals at the club before contract signing formalities, as well as unveiling, will be carried out for the Scottish international, Romano adds.

Tottenham’s transfer strategy in recent seasons has involved not only acquiring quality players to strengthen the first team but also investing in promising young talents.

Some of the notable prospects signed by the club include 6ft 5in centre-back Ashley Phillips from Championship side Blackburn Rovers in 2024.

Furthermore, Luka Vuskovic was signed from Croatian side Hajduk Split and has been tipped for a significant role in the first team next season due to his outstanding displays in the Bundesliga for Hamburger.

The trio of Archie Gray, Min-hyeok Yang, and Lucas Bergvall was also signed by the club, with Gray starting at wingback in the 2-2 comeback draw against Manchester City.

Wilson is likely to be used in Spurs’ U21 team as he continues to develop, and he’s tipped to show his prolific goalscoring heroics, potentially leading to a permanent deal in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a formal £30m offer to sign Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, according to Fichajes.

After coming back from two goals down to secure a point against Manchester City on Sunday, Spurs are looking to rejuvenate their poor form in the first half of the season.

The club are looking to make adequate reinforcements before the deadline after previously completing the signings of Conor Gallagher and Souza from Atletico Madrid and Santos, respectively, with Araujo now being eyed as their next target.

The 26-year-old has had both highs and lows at the Catalan club. He has played a significant role in the club’s trophy-laden campaign since he arrived in 2018, winning seven domestic titles, including two LaLigas.

However, his role has reduced in recent seasons, firstly due to costly individual errors as well as the emergence of Pau Cubarsí, who has remained a mainstay in the Blaugrana’s backline.

Despite that, his experience remains invaluable, and he still has a lot of quality to offer, particularly at the highest levels.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham have submitted a formal offer to Barcelona for the possible transfer of Araujo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Bold swoop

The Spanish champions are currently evaluating Spurs’ offer internally after the North London club submitted a £30m fee, which is divided into a £25m fixed fee plus £4m in add-ons, according to the report.

The Spanish outlet adds that the 6ft 3in centre-back fits into the mould of a physically imposing, combative and experienced centre-back needed for Thomas Frank’s backline, and the club are optimistic the Uruguayan can rediscover his form with them, as the league’s physicality is better suited to his qualities.

Tottenham have been plagued by injuries this season, leading to a lack of reliable depth. The same problems showed again on Sunday during the draw with Manchester City, as Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Djed Spence were unavailable; Ben Davies was also absent; and Cristian Romero was forced off at the break after picking up an issue.

There could be a real need for a new defender before the winter transfer deadline, and Araujo would be a viable option for the club to hand the manager an imposing weapon at the back, similar to when he had Ethan Pinnock at Brentford.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing a ‘strong interest’ in signing Endrick, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

After joining Real Madrid from Brazilian side Palmeiras, the forward initially played as a rotational option under former manager Carlo Ancelotti last term.

In only eight starts across all competitions, the Brazilian netted seven goals. Having shown glimpses of his qualities in club football, he secured his place in the Brazil squad.

However, he struggled to find regular game time at Real Madrid during the first half of this season; as a result, he lost his place in the Brazil team, with the World Cup next summer.

Therefore, the 19-year-old has decided to join Olympique Lyonnais on a loan deal until the end of this season to play regularly and develop his career.

He has enjoyed a stellar start in France, making five goal contributions in only four appearances across all competitions thus far.

Therefore, Fichajes state that after being impressed by the youngster’s performances at Groupama Stadium, Tottenham have registered a ‘strong interest’ in signing him.

Endrick to Tottenham

However, the Lilywhites aren’t the only club in this race as Leeds United and Sunderland are also plotting a swoop.

Los Blancos aren’t in any rush to sell the South American, valued at around £22m by Transfermarkt, with his existing deal set to run until 2030. They have been monitoring his development closely.

Endrick is a left-footed centre-forward by trait but is also comfortable on the right flank. Although he is still very young, he is an explosive forward. Moreover, he is technically sound, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, and also has an eye for scoring goals from distance.

Tottenham have found themselves thin in numbers in the frontline due to injury problems this season, so they could do with reinforcing this position.

Endrick is a top-class talent and possesses the potential to become one of the best forwards in the world. So, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they purchase him.

However, it remains to be seen whether the North London club can eventually manage to secure his service.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly opened talks to seal a deadline-day deal for Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz, as per Caught Offside.

Although the Lilywhites have decided to reinforce the midfield and left-back position by purchasing Conor Gallagher and Souza, respectively, they haven’t signed a forward despite letting Brennan Johnson leave earlier in this window.

With Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, and Richarlison remaining sidelined due to their respective injury problems, Thomas Frank has been left with very thin options in the wide forward positions.

Now, Caught Offside claim that Tottenham are interested in signing a new winger on deadline day and have identified Diaz as a serious option. Having struggled to find regular game time thus far this season, the 26-year-old is ready to leave to play regularly.

The former Manchester City man’s representatives have started exploring options to find a suitable destination for him and have held talks with Tottenham.

Moreover, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have expressed their interest in him, while Serie A side Como are also considering making a move. But if he were to leave Real Madrid today, he would likely move to the Premier League.

The Moroccan international is valued at around £30m by Transfermarkt and has entered the final 16 months of his current contract. So, Los Blancos might be open to cashing-in on him this year to avoid losing him for free.

Diaz to Tottenham

Diaz is a left-footed right winger by trait, but is also comfortable in the creative midfield position; moreover, he is efficient with his right foot.

He is a technically sound, energetic, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas and also works hard without possession.

Diaz has started only four games in the Champions League and La Liga thus far this season, making four goal contributions.

However, he displayed his qualities for Morocco in the recently concluded AFCON, scoring five goals in seven matches. The forward guided his country to reach the final and even won the highest scorer award.

Diaz is a top-class player and is currently at the prime stage of his career. So, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they eventually manage to secure his services before the deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a surprise swoop to sign former Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling this month, according to CaughtOffside.

Sterling spent last season on loan at Arsenal, managing six goal involvements across 28 outings, though just two came in Premier League action.

Despite failing to secure a summer departure, the Englishman still wasn’t integrated into the first team and trained with the academy teams.

Despite his recent struggles, he still has the quality to make a difference, particularly for a club like Tottenham, who could benefit from his experience and flair in the final third.

Sterling has reached an agreement to terminate his contract and become a free agent, and his representatives are in talks with several clubs ahead of a possible move, according to the report.

The latest team to join the race for the experienced winger is Tottenham, according to CaughtOffside, which claims that the North London club have expressed interest in signing him this month.

In a boost to Spurs, the report adds that the England international is willing to take a significant pay cut to earn one-third of his enormous £324k-per-week deal he earned at Chelsea.

Experienced winger

However, Thomas Frank’s side will need to fend off interest from several Premier League clubs, including West Ham United, Fulham, Brentford and Crystal Palace, as well as European giants such as Juventus, Napoli and Bayern Munich, while clubs in Major League Soccer have approached the winger for a possible move, CaughtOffside adds.

Sterling is one of the most experienced forwards, having played 396 Premier League games. He has also cemented himself among the Premier League greats, ranking 20th among the league’s record scorers with 123 goals across spells for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

His experience would be invaluable to Thomas Frank’s side as they look to spearhead a strong second half of the season after a disappointing opening 23 games, during which they’ve won only seven.

However, concerns persist about his fitness, as he has not played since the last game of the 2024-25 season, the 2-1 win against Southampton on 25th May 2025.

Liverpool are reportedly showing ‘strong’ interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur target and Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano, as per TEAMtalk.

After being impressed by the 27-year-old’s performances for RB Leipzig, the Bavarian club decided to secure his services back in 2021. He has enjoyed great success at the Allianz Arena over the years, winning three Bundesliga titles and a few German Super Cups.

Having proven his worth in club football, the defender has secured his place in Didier Deschamps’ France national team’s starting line-up.

However, speculation surrounding his future has been emerging in recent months as his existing deal is set to expire at the end of this campaign.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that Bayern Munich are keen on keeping hold of him by tying him down to a fresh term and have already offered him a new deal.

However, Upamecano has yet to commit to his long-term future at the German giants, as he has been exploring other options. Vincent Kompany’s side are unwilling to wait much longer and are prepared to withdraw their proposal if the player does not sign within the next couple of weeks. They also have no intention of improving the current offer.

Liverpool are showing a strong interest in signing him by taking advantage of his current contract and have already made contact with the player’s representatives to learn about the details of signing him.

Upamecano to Liverpool

However, Liverpool aren’t the only club interested in him, as Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Inter Milan have also held talks over this deal.

With Ibrahima Konate’s contract set to expire at the end of this season and Virgil Van Dijk struggling to showcase his best this term, Liverpool need to revamp the centre-back position.

The Reds attempted to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace last summer, but he has decided to join Manchester City in this winter transfer window.

Upamecano, valued at around £61m by Transfermarkt, is a top-class player and possesses the necessary physical attributes to flourish in the Premier League.

He is currently at the prime stage of his career and could be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham or Liverpool should either club eventually manage to secure his service as a free agent.

Manchester United are reportedly battling with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign River Plate centre-back Lautaro Rivero, as per a recent Argentinian report.

The Red Devils currently have Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martínez, and Ayden Heaven as the centre-back options. However, De Ligt has been out over the last couple of months due to a back injury.

On the other hand, Maguire has struggled with fitness problems in recent years, but having recovered from his issues, he displayed excellent performances in the last two matches. The 32-year-old’s existing deal is set to expire at the end of this season, and he is expected to leave for free.

Meanwhile, Leny Yoro displayed inconsistent performances during the first half of this season; as a result, he has found himself on the periphery in recent weeks. The Frenchman is still very young and needs time to develop.

Martínez has also had several fitness problems in recent years, and after returning from a serious knee injury, he has started showcasing promising performances once again.

Heaven, on the other hand, has shown glimpses of his high potential since joining from Arsenal last year. However, since Michael Carrick’s arrival, he hasn’t been able to start yet.

Now, as per a recent report (via TEAMtalk), amid Martínez’s recent injury problems, United are considering replacing him and are ‘keen’ on signing Rivero.

Battle

River Plate have produced several top talents in recent years, with Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez, and Franco Mastantuono being notable examples, and Rivero is considered one of their ‘greatest gems’.

Apart from United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Strasbourg have all registered their interest in him, having been impressed by his performances.

The report state that the 22-year-old has a contract until 2028 and has a £87m release clause. United are ready to wait for the price to drop before making a potential swoop.

The Argentinian is a 6ft 1in tall left-footed centre-back. He is a talented player and could be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd or Tottenham should either club purchase him.

However, it remains to be seen whether the Old Trafford club or the Lilywhites eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made contact to sign Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz, as per TEAMtalk.

After appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager last summer, the Lilywhites have endured a dire Premier League campaign thus far, languishing in the bottom half of the table with 28 points from 23 matches.

However, they have enjoyed a stellar Champions League league phase, finishing in the top eight ahead of Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Newcastle United.

Although Manchester City, Chelsea, and Barcelona have all qualified for the round of 16 automatically, Tottenham have finished above them as well, losing only once.

Meanwhile, with the winter window set to slam shut on Monday, Tottenham appear to be scrambling to reinforce the squad late in an effort to help Frank turn the situation around during the second half of the season.

They have already strengthened the midfield and left-back position by purchasing Conor Gallagher and Souza, respectively. Now, they are seemingly looking for a new forward.

TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are interested in Diaz and have already made contact to learn about the details of signing him.

Diaz to Tottenham

Having struggled to find regular game time at Real Madrid, the Moroccan international is open to leaving to play regularly and develop his career. So, his representatives have started exploring options and have held talks with Aston Villa and Newcastle United, alongside Spurs.

Moreover, Como are considering signing Diaz as a potential replacement for Nico Paz, who is expected to return to Real Madrid next summer.

Although Los Blancos don’t want to weaken their squad in mid-season, he might leave before the February 2nd transfer deadline. He is valued at around £30m by Transfermarkt, and his existing deal is set to expire at the end of next season.

Even though Diaz has found it difficult to play regularly at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, he showcased his qualities for Morocco in the recently concluded AFCON.

The 26-year-old is a versatile forward as he can play anywhere across the attacking midfield positions. So, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they eventually manage to secure his services in this window.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing ‘strong interest’ in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, as per TEAMtalk.

Since moving to Selhurst Park from German side Mainz, the Frenchman has enjoyed a successful time over the years, winning the FA Cup and Community Shield.

The 28-year-old has even showcased his productivity, making more than 20 goal contributions in the last two campaigns.

This season, Mateta has been displaying promising performances as well, scoring 10 goals and registering two assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.

After proving his worth in the Premier League, the forward has secured his place in Didier Deschamps’ France national team and is expected to be a member of Les Bleus squad for next summer’s World Cup.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are showing a ‘strong interest’ in signing him and could make a concrete approach before the February 2nd transfer deadline.

If the Lilywhites manage to buy Mateta, they might be open to letting Randal Kolo Muani, who joined on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, leave.

Mateta to Tottenham

Although the Frenchman’s existing deal is set to expire at the end of next season, Crystal Palace have no intention of letting him leave for cheap and have slapped a £40m price tag on his head.

Apart from the North London club, Nottingham Forest, AC Milan, and Juventus are also interested in him, while Sean Dyche’s side have already launched a formal £35m bid.

Crystal Palace have been working on a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen as a potential replacement for Mateta.

The former Mainz star, standing at 6ft 3in tall, is strong, good in the air, efficient in hold-up play, and also works hard without possession. He is a Premier League-proven player and could be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham should they purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually manage to lure him away from Selhurst Park by defeating other clubs in this race.

Spurs currently have Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Kolo Muani, and Mathys Tel as striker options. However, the Brazilian has been out injured, while the Englishman has just returned to action following a lengthy injury layoff.

On the other hand, Tel is still very young and has struggled to find regular game time under Thomas Frank. So, it appears Spurs are planning to sign a new striker.