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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.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a top eight berth in the Champions League with a win over Eintracht Frankfurt midweek, but return to the Premier League, where they have a huge job on their hands heading into the final few weeks of the campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on the Lilywhites next on matchday 24 of the Premier League at 16:30 local time on Sunday evening with Spurs hoping to secure another success over the Sky Blues in order to ease some pressure off Thomas Frank.

Here is how they are expected to line-up for the game.

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario is expected to continue playing in goal versus Man City.

Defenders – Pedro Porro had a rare rest in the Eintracht Frankfurt match but could come right back into the team in his preferred position on the right side of the back four. Djed Spence, on the other hand, might feature on the left.

Cristian Romero is expected to be in the heart of the backline and while Micky van de Ven missed the European Cup outing owing to a knock, he is likely to make the cut for the upcoming game at Kevin Danso’s expense in the starting eleven.

Gallagher and Solanke start

Midfielders – Joao Palhinha had a decent game in Frankfurt on Wednesday evening but could be back on the bench in the Manchester City clash. £35 million winter signing Conor Gallagher is expected to take his place in the double pivot as he can provide more energy with and without the ball, with the former Atletico Madrid man likely to play next to Archie Gray.

Xavi Simons could play as the number 10, meanwhile. Wilson Odobert might retain his place on the right wing owing to Mohammed Kudus’ injury and Randal Kolo Muani could shift to the left having played as the striker in the previous game.

Forward – Dominic Solanke is expected to be back in the starting eleven as the leader of Tottenham Hotspur’s attack.

Here is how the home side might look on paper.

Tottenham Hotspur have made enquiries over a possible deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to Matteo Moretto.

Goretzka’s time in Munich began with his move from Schalke in the summer of 2018. Since then, the German international has made 292 appearances across all competitions for Bayern, scoring 47 goals and providing 48 assists, while contributing to an extended period of sustained dominance in the club’s history.

Throughout his eight years with the Bavarian side, he has played an important role in securing six Bundesliga titles, three German Super Cups, and two domestic cup triumphs and in lifting both the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup.

Despite regularly featuring in league matches, the midfielder, valued at £12m by Transfermarkt, is not considered crucial to the team, as he has not started any of Bayern’s eight Champions League group-stage matches.

Uncertainty also surrounds the 30-year-old’s long-term future at the Allianz Arena, with his deal set to expire at the end of the season and interest from several clubs emerging.

According to Moretto, the Spanish side, Atletico Madrid, have been keen to sign Goretzka to reinforce their midfield with steel and leadership.

However, it appears Tottenham are set to steal a march on the La Liga outfit, as the journalist claims the North London club have made enquiries over the potential transfer of the 30-year-old to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Goretzka to Tottenham

Thomas Frank’s side are looking to make the move imminent as the report adds that Spurs asked for information over his potential transfer ‘in recent hours.’

While Bayern remain undecided about his sale this month, the Bundesliga champions are now expected to decide on a midfielder before the deadline, as his contract expires in the summer amid interest from Tottenham, according to the report.

Spurs’ midfield depth at present includes João Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, with teenage prospect Archie Gray also showing his reliability after featuring in three of the last four matches at the base of midfield.

Even with those options available, there are still apparent shortcomings, particularly in technicality, intensity when closing down opponents, combativeness, and threat in goal-scoring situations, which make a move for a midfielder like Goretzka a no-brainer.

Securing the German during the January window would inject a physical presence and a tested winning mindset into Thomas Frank’s engine room at a bargain price, as Bayern will unlikely demand a steep fee to avoid losing him for free.

According to Teamtalk, Tottenham Hotspur are focused on signing Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Hugo Bueno with Liverpool reluctant to part ways with Andy Robertson this winter.

The north London outfit recently opened discussions with Liverpool regarding Robertson. It was anticipated that a transfer could be finalised, but the scenario has changed over the last few days. Reds manager Arne Slot has personally said that he expects the Scotland international to stay for the remainder of his contract (June 30).

Amidst this, Teamtalk claim that the Europa League holders have turned their attention to Bueno, who is eager to continue his career in the English top-flight. The 23-year-old could be available for a package of £20 million before next week’s transfer deadline.

Unlikely

Spurs have utilised the services of Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies at left-back over the course of the campaign. Spence has been a regular in the department, but head coach Thomas Frank may want more solidity.

Bueno may not be Spurs’ solution. The Spaniard has not had a good season with Wolves, who are rooted at the bottom of the league standings and look destined to be relegated to the Championship after a prolonged stay in the top tier.

The Wolves graduate has been a regular figure on the left side of their defence this term, but his performances have been inconsistent. He has a passing accuracy of 82 percent, but has been guilty of losing possession on almost 12 occasions per league game.

Bueno’s positioning has come under scrutiny at the Midlands outfit, and may not immediately improve with the switch to Spurs. We don’t believe he has the capacity to nail down a starting position at Spurs during the back end of the campaign.

The speculation has come out of the blue. It could be agent-driven rather than Spurs contemplating an approach. The club have just signed another young left-back in Souza, who had a good breakout season with Santos in the Brazilian top-flight.

The 19-year-old could provide competition for places alongside Spence, Udogie and Davies. Spurs could sign another left-back during the summer. They are likely to return for Robertson when he becomes available as a free-agent.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘at the front of the queue’ to sign Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush, as per Caught Offside.

The Lilywhites currently have Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Randal Kolo Muani, and Mathys Tel as options to deploy in the centre-forward position. However, the Brazilian is set to remain sidelined for a few weeks due to a hamstring problem.

After remaining sidelined for several months, Solanke has returned to action recently. But his minutes need to be managed carefully to ensure he does not suffer any further setbacks.

On the other hand, Tel hasn’t been able to play regularly under Thomas Frank thus far this season; as a result, he is said to be open to leaving to play regularly and develop his career.

Kolo Muani joined on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, and Juventus are reportedly willing to sign him permanently in this window.

So, perhaps, Frank is considering reinforcing the frontline at Tottenham. Caught Offside claim that Spurs are looking for an attacker who can stretch opposition defence and press aggressively, and have identified Marmoush as an ideal option.

Having struggled to find regular game time at Man City, the Egyptian is ‘pushing’ to leave and is keen on staying in the Premier League, with Pep Guardiola prepared to let him leave.

Marmoush to Tottenham

Tottenham are ‘at the front of the queue’ to finalise the operation and are looking to sign him on a loan with an option to make the move permanent next summer.

The report state that Aston Villa are also interested in Marmoush, while Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are in this race as well. Fenerbahce are even ready to seal the deal for a fee of around £26m.

However, Marmoush’s desire to stay in England has given Aston Villa and Tottenham an advantage in this race.

The former Eintracht Frankfurt star is a versatile forward as he is comfortable playing in the centre-forward and second striker roles. Furthermore, he can provide cover on the flanks if needed.

Guardiola started the 26-year-old against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last weekend, and he helped them win the game 2-0 by scoring a goal.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘firmly in the mix’ to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, as per a recent report.

The Lilywhites currently have Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Randal Kolo Muani, and Mathys Tel as options to deploy in the centre-back position. However, the Brazilian has been ruled out for a couple of months, having sustained a hamstring problem against Aston Villa last weekend.

Solanke, on the other hand, made his return last weekend after remaining sidelined over the last few months. Tel is still very young and has found it difficult to play regularly under Thomas Frank.

As a result, he is said to be open to leaving to play regularly and develop his career. Moreover, Kolo Muani has struggled in the Premier League thus far this season, failing to make any goal contributions.

So, as per a recent report (via TEAMtalk), Tottenham are looking to sign a new forward before the February 2nd transfer deadline and are exploring versatile options.

The Lilywhites are ‘firmly in the mix’ to sign Marmoush, having monitored his performances closely in recent times, and could make a concrete approach.

Aston Villa are also interested in the Egyptian international, but after defeating Unai Emery’s side in the race to sign Conor Gallagher, Spurs would be confident to win the Marmoush race as well.

Marmoush to Tottenham

Having struggled to find regular game time at Man City thus far this season, Marmoush is open to leaving following Antoine Semenyo’s arrival from AFC Bournemouth.

However, the 26-year-old, valued at around £56m by Transfermarkt, isn’t looking for a permanent departure; instead, he only wants a short-term loan until the end of this campaign.

Marmoush is a centre-forward by trait but is also comfortable in the second striker role. Furthermore, he can provide cover on the left wing if needed.

After being impressed by his performances for Eintracht Frankfurt, Man City decided to sign him last winter. He showed glimpses of his qualities in the Premier League last campaign but was a peripheral figure this season before joining the Egyptian national team to play in AFCON.

Marmoush helped his country reach the semi-final before losing to Senegal. He is still a top-class player and would be a great coup for Tottenham should they eventually manage to secure his services.