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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘keen’ on signing Brentford star Kevin Schade, as per Caught Offside.

The 23-year-old joined the Bees from Freiburg on an initial loan deal in January 2023 before the deal became permanent in the following summer. Upon moving to Gtech Community Stadium, the German has displayed glimpses of his qualities in the Premier League, scoring 11 goals and registering two assists in 26 starts last term.

The forward has also enjoyed a promising start this season, helping his side beat Manchester United and Liverpool in the English top flight.

Now, Caught Offside claim that the Lilywhites are planning to reinforce the wide forward position next year and are ‘keen’ on purchasing Schade as Thomas Frank wants to reunite with his former colleague.

Tottenham’s sporting director, Fabio Paratici, has already started ‘working’ behind the scenes to seal the deal. However, purchasing the German won’t be straightforward for the North London club as Aston Villa are also interested in him.

Schade is valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt and still has three years left in his current contract. Therefore, Brentford are in a strong position to demand a big fee if they are forced to cash-in on him in January.

The 23-year-old is a left-winger by trait but is also comfortable in the second striker role. He is quick, comfortable with both feet, and also works hard without possession.

Schade to Tottenham

Brentford have been producing top-level attacking talents in recent years. After Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney, they recently sold Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa for a big fee. Now, Schade has started attracting the attention of big English clubs.

Brentford usually play hardball in negotiations to sell their star players, so it won’t be straightforward for Tottenham to sign the German. However, Spurs would be hoping that Frank’s connection with the Bees would help them finalise the move if they make a concrete approach.

It is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually manage to lure him away from Gtech Community Stadium in January or next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a swoop to sign FC Porto’s prolific centre-forward Samu Aghehowa, according to Football Insider.

Since completing his move to the Primeira Liga to link up with the 30-time Portuguese champions, the 21-year-old forward has continued to progress impressively.

Across 57 appearances, he has been directly involved in 40 goals — scoring 36 and setting up four — with 27 of those contributions coming in his remarkable debut campaign.

His fine form has carried over seamlessly into the ongoing season, where he has already registered nine goals and one assist in just 12 matches.

Now, according to Football Insider, Aghehowa’s prolific form in Portugal has put him on the radar of several clubs across Europe, particularly in the Premier League, including Tottenham, who are eyeing a possible swoop for the 6ft 3in hitman.

The report adds that Spurs coach Thomas Frank is not happy with his centre-forward options, and the club have now earmarked the 21-year-old as a viable option to replace Dominic Solanke.

However, they face stern competition from Tyneside outfit Newcastle United, who are keeping tabs on the three-cap Spain international as a possible option to bolster their attack despite already signing Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade in the summer, per the report.

Prolific forward

With Aghehowa currently in red-hot form, interest in his signature is expected to intensify, and Porto will likely demand a significant fee well above his £44m Transfermarkt valuation — particularly with four years remaining on his contract at the Estádio do Dragão.

Tottenham’s attacking frailties were laid bare in their defeat to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday, as they managed just three shots, and their xG for the game was 0.05, their lowest ever recorded in a Premier League game.

Randal Kolo Muani, as has been the case this season, proved ineffective in the game, while Mathys Tel remained an unused substitute. Xavi Simons endured another underwhelming league game and had to be substituted out in the second half despite only coming on for Lucas Bergvall.

Hence, Spurs are now looking to address their attacking frailties in the transfer market, and Aghehowa would prove a solid addition to provide the club with a prolific forward since Harry Kane’s departure.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are battling for the signature of prolific Palmeiras centre-forward Vitor Roque, according to Mundo Deportivo as relayed by GOAL.

Roque returned to his homeland in February after an underwhelming spell in Europe. After joining Barcelona the previous year amid much excitement, he soon found himself out of favour and short on opportunities under his former head coach, Xavi Hernandez.

The 20-year-old has rediscovered his form since securing a permanent move back to his home country to join Palmeiras in February of this year and was part of the Verdão side that reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

This campaign, he has been in goalscoring form for Abel Ferreira’s side, netting 17 goals and providing five assists across all competitions, putting him firmly on the radar of several top European clubs, particularly in the Premier League.

Citing Mundo Deportivo, GOAL reports that Man Utd, Chelsea, and Tottenham are closely monitoring Roque ahead of a potential transfer to England in 2026.

However, United are ready to steal a march on their rivals, as the report claims that the Red Devils are set to submit a £44m formal offer to Palmeiras for the prolific forward.

The Spanish outlet adds that Man United’s proposed offer could generate a financial injection for the Brazilian outfit, who are facing financial constraints, while Barcelona could also receive an £8m windfall from the deal.

Prolific forward

Manchester United secured the signing of Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig during the summer, but the Slovenian striker has only managed two goals in 11 outings since arriving at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Joshua Zirkzee has endured a frustrating campaign, featuring sparingly under Amorim after falling out of favour. This situation has prompted his desire to depart in January in pursuit of regular football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Despite Vitor Roque’s underwhelming stint at Barcelona, where he recorded only two goals across 16 appearances, United’s interest appears undeterred.

The Brazilian’s time at Camp Nou was short-lived, lasting eight months before he was loaned to Real Betis and later moved permanently to Palmeiras.

Although still just 20 years old and with ample room to develop, questions remain over whether Roque – who struggled during his first European spell – can withstand the intense expectations at a club like United and provide an instant scoring impact, rather than the club opting for a more seasoned centre-forward alternative.

Tottenham Hotspur have faced a serious problem in the attack since 2023 after Harry Kane left the club. A number of signings, including Dominic Solanke, have failed to live up to the expectation after struggling for form or fitness.

Under Ange Postecoglou and more so under Thomas Frank, the lack of goal contributors in the box are visible for Spurs with the likes of Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison failing to deliver, apart from Solanke.

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are keen on re-signing Harry Kane from Bayern Munich and in spite of competition from Barcelona, they ‘expect’ the England captain to seal a blockbuster return to Hotspur Way next summer.

Kane’s contract with the Bundesliga giants is set to include a £57 million release clause for a limited timeframe once the ongoing season ends, and a number of clubs have already been linked with exploiting that option once it becomes active.

Kane return a strong possibility

Harry Kane’s return to Tottenham Hotspur in the final few years of his career remains a strong possibility, and at £57 million, he still remains a striker worth every penny given the kind of numbers he continues to produce higher up the pitch.

Bayern Munich’s marksman has already struck 12 goals and provided three assists in nine Bundesliga outings so far in the season, and is warming up superbly for the World Cup in 2026, a tournament for which his England side will be among the favourites.

While the World Cup remains a separate topic of discussion, Kane could entertain thoughts of returning to Tottenham if he can win the Champions League with Bayern Munich this year, an achievement which would mean he has won it all with them.

Spurs are better placed to contend for silverware at present as compared to when Kane left the club, and their Europa League triumph this year has given the Londoners real confidence that they can compete with the continent’s biggest sides.

It will be interesting to see what kind of offer Barcelona make to Kane, who could be just as tempted to try out a challenge in Spain having already spent a decent chunk of his career in England without much yield as far as trophies are concerned.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling with Arsenal and Chelsea over a deal to sign Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The 25-year-old burst onto the scene, having displayed impressive performances for Fiorentina. It was thought that he would become a top-class goal-scorer in the future, so several big clubs expressed their interest in signing him.

The Gunners were among them, but the Bianconeri eventually managed to secure his service in January 2022. However, he has failed to flourish in his career at Allianz Stadium over the years.

Fichajes state that Juventus have decided not to extend his contract as he is currently on high wages and hasn’t been able to showcase his goal-scoring prowess in recent years.

So, they are prepared to cash-in on him in January to avoid losing him for free at the end of this season and are prepared to accept up to £17m.

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed their interest in signing him and could make a concrete approach; however, sealing the deal won’t be straightforward for the Lilywhites, as Chelsea and Barcelona are also in this race. Moreover, Arsenal have revived their interest and are ready to finally sign their long-term target in January.

Battle

Considering Vlahovic will enter the final six months of his current contract in January, Tottenham, Arsenal, or Chelsea can manage to agree on a pre-contract agreement with him to seal the deal for free next summer.

Although Vlahovic, standing at 6ft 3in tall, has struggled to showcase his qualities for Juventus over the last few years, he is still young and has time on his side to turn the situation around. The forward is strong, good in the air, and works hard without possession.

A change of environment and playing for more attacking teams like Arsenal and Chelsea could bring the best out of him. So, he might still be a shrewd bargain acquisition for Arsenal, Tottenham, or Chelsea should any of those clubs purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Lilywhites, the Blues, or the Gunners eventually make a concrete approach to lure him away from Allianz Stadium in the upcoming winter window.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘leading the race’ ahead of West Ham United and Everton to sign Ivan Toney, as per TEAMtalk.

Spurs have struggled with the centre-forward issues thus far, as first-choice option Dominic Solanke has been out injured since the start of this season.

Amid the Englishman’s absence, Richarlison has been providing cover in the No.9 role with Mathys Tel playing as a backup. New summer acquisition, Randal Kolo Muani, has also played a few games.

However, the trio has netted only four Premier League goals combined. Richarlison has scored three, with two of those coming against Burnley in the opening game. On the other hand, Tel has netted only once, and Kolo Muani hasn’t been able to find the back of the net yet for his new club in the English top flight.

Thomas Frank’s side have netted 17 goals from 10 Premier League games so far this season, with more than 50% of goals coming from the midfielders and defenders.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are planning to address their No.9 issue by purchasing a new striker, and Frank is willing to reunite with his former colleague Toney.

Toney to Tottenham

The Danish boss has even held ‘direct talks’ with the 29-year-old to persuade him to join. The forward is open to returning to the Premier League in January to secure his place in the England national team for next year’s World Cup.

However, considering he is currently on a high wage, sealing the deal permanently would be extremely difficult for Spurs in January, with Al-Ahli demanding around £30m to sell him. So, Frank’s side are looking to submit a loan proposal with an option to make the move permanent next summer.

West Ham and Everton have also expressed their interest in Toney; however, the North London club are currently ‘leading the race’.

The Hammers have struggled with goal-scoring problems this season, while Everton’s two strikers, Thierno Barry and Beto, have been struggling so far this campaign.

Toney is a Premier League-proven player and is currently at the prime stage of his career. Therefore, he would be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham should they eventually manage to purchase him in the upcoming winter window.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo, as per TEAMtalk.

After rising through the Red Devils’ youth system, the 20-year-old made his first-team debut a couple of years ago and helped his side win the FA Cup. Having showcased glimpses of his qualities in the Premier League, the midfielder secured his place in the England national team for last year’s European Championship.

He played regularly in this competition, guiding his country to reach the final before losing to Spain. However, since Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford, the youngster has struggled to find regular game time.

So, he reportedly wanted to leave this summer in search of regular playing time to regain his spot in the England national team, with the World Cup set to take place next year.

However, Man Utd eventually refused to let him leave. His situation hasn’t improved, failing to start a Premier League game thus far this season. As a result, speculation surrounding his future has started emerging ahead of the upcoming winter window.

TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are interested in Mainoo and have been monitoring his development closely before making a potential swoop next year.

Mainoo to Tottenham

However, purchasing the midfielder won’t be straightforward for the Lilywhites as Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Napoli are also in this race.

The Italian champions have even reached advanced negotiations with the player’s representatives to persuade him to join, and are willing to seal the deal on a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent.

Therefore, the North London club will have to put their best efforts to sign the Man Utd star by defeating other clubs in this race.

Amorim won’t let Mainoo leave without signing a proper replacement, and United have already started exploring options with Conor Gallagher, Elliot Anderson, and Morten Hjulmand on their radar.

Mainoo has entered the final two years of his current contract, and it is highly unlikely that United would be able to persuade him to sign an extension unless his situation improves massively. So, Tottenham would be able to seal the deal in a cut-price deal next year.

Mainoo, valued at around £39m by Transfermarkt, likes to be deployed in the double midfield pivot role but is also comfortable in the box-to-box position.

Tottenham Hotspur host Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League as they look to remain unbeaten in the competition, and pick up their second win in the process, at 20:00 UK time tonight.

After losing to Chelsea in the Premier League at the weekend, Thomas Frank was critical of his team’s creativity, and the players will need to step up against Copenhagen in the European Cup if they are to push for a top 8 finish in the standings.

Having said that, here is a look at their possible starting eleven for the fixture.

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario is set to retain his place in goal for Tottenham Hotspur having kept two clean sheets in three Champions League fixtures this season.

Defenders – Pedro Porro might continue at right back once more, whereas Djed Spence could also be picked to play on the left side of the back four. Cristian Romero came off the bench against Chelsea but is unlikely to be risked from the start in what should be a relatively easy game for Spurs, so Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven might also stick together at centre back.

Simons on the left flank, Richarlison at number 9

Midfielders – Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha have built a solid chemistry together in the double pivot for Tottenham Hotspur, so they both might start once more, whereas Pape Mata Sarr could also be picked to play at number 10.

Mohammed Kudus is the favourite to feature on the right flank, on the other hand, whereas £51 million summer signing Xavi Simons is expected to come back into the team on the left side at Lucas Bergvall’s expense.

Forward – With Randal Kolo Muani also misfiring as the striker, Thomas Frank could welcome Richarlison back into the line-up.

Here is how the Londoners might look on paper tonight.

Tottenham Hotspur are c0nvinced about signing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo when the transfer window reopens in January, according to Fichajes.

Spurs have had a good start to the campaign under manager Thomas Frank, but there is an underlying concern with the lack of goals from forwards over the past five games in all competitions.

Frank is looking for a goalscorer who can make a difference, and Fichajes claim that Tottenham see Semenyo as the ‘ideal fit’, given he is powerful, fast and possesses great finishing ability.

Bournemouth consider Semenyo as a key player in their ranks, but would be open to listening to offers worth £70 million for the Ghanaian star during the upcoming winter transfer window.

Spurs’ hierarchy are ‘convinced’ about Semenyo’s credentials and are willing to pay the fee to secure his services.

Top-class

Semenyo has been in exceptional form for the Cherries in the ongoing campaign. He has already accumulated six goals and three assists from 10 Premier League appearances. He is primarily a left-sided winger, but can also comfortably operate from the right flank.

Aside from his goal involvements, the 25-year-old has won a stunning 2.1 dribbles per outing alongside 6.5 duels. He has been good in tracking back with more than five recoveries per league appearance, while making almost two successful tackles.

Semenyo, who is world-class, as per Justin Kluivert, has all the attributes to become a key performer for Tottenham. Mohamed Kudus has cemented his spot on the right wing for Spurs, and Semenyo could act as the perfect foil for his compatriot on the left side of the attack.

The north London giants have shown that they have the financial firepower to spend and it won’t come as a surprise if a deal materialises in January. The Cherries have developed their reputation as a selling club and have sold plenty of big-name stars for the right price.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are reportedly battling over a deal to sign FC Porto star Samu Aghehowa, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The Lilywhites have had a topsy-turvy start to this season under new manager Thomas Frank. Although they have accumulated 13 points from five Premier League away games, the best away record so far, their home record has been abysmal, earning only four points from five matches.

Following the defeat against Chelsea last weekend, cracks within the squad began to show when Frank approached Djed Spence and Micky Van de Ven for a handshake, but they ignored their boss and went straight down the tunnel.

Now, the North London club will face off against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League in midweek before taking on Manchester United in the Premier League next weekend.

Meanwhile, Fichajes state that Tottenham are planning to reinforce the centre-forward position next year and are keen on signing Aghehowa, having been impressed by his recent eye-catching performances.

Following Harry Kane’s departure, Spurs decided to sign Dominic Solanke, but he has been out injured since the start of this term. On the other hand, they also have Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Randal Kolo Muani; however, the latter has joined on a loan deal and could return to PSG next year.

Moreover, Richarlison hasn’t been able to showcase consistency this season, and Tel isn’t ready to play regularly yet.

Battle

The report say that Tottenham aren’t the only club interested in Aghehowa as Chelsea are also plotting a swoop. They previously attempted to buy him last year but didn’t finalise the move, and are now ready to revive their interest.

The Spaniard still has four years left in his current contract and has a release clause worth around £87m. However, Porto are prepared to lower their valuation and accept around £70m.

Chelsea bought João Pedro and Liam Delap to bolster the striker position last summer. However, Pedro isn’t a natural striker and likes to play in the CAM role; on the other hand, Delap has struggled with fitness problems and has showcased indiscipline.

In 10 appearances across all domestic competitions, Samu has scored nine goals and registered a solitary assist thus far this campaign. He is a talented player and possesses high potential, so he would be a great coup for Tottenham or Chelsea should either club purchase him.