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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy left the club last month amidst takeover talks, which have since intensified with an American consortium led by Brooklyn Earick thought to be in the driving seat to acquire a stake in the club.

On those lines, journalist Francois Gallardo has reported that the potential newcomers in Tottenham’s ownership structure are planning a ‘spectacular’ squad rebuild in 2026, and are eyeing Chelsea star Cole Palmer and Real Madrid ace Vinicius Junior.

Vinicius is one of the best players in the world, a two-time Champions League winner with Los Blancos, and is valued at £148 million on Transfermarkt with the lion’s share of his career, including his prime, still ahead of the 25-year-old.

Cole Palmer, on the other hand, is still only 23 but has three Premier League titles, a Champions League and a Club World Cup to his name with a valuation of approximately £105 million on Transfermarkt following an injury-ridden start to the season.

Difficult transfers but Vinicius worth keeping tabs on

Given their recent barren run at winning silverware, which has seen them win just the Europa League in the last 15 years, Tottenham Hotspur are admittedly not the most attractive destinations for the likes of Cole Palmer or Vinicius Junior.

Palmer, considering that he is a Chelsea player, might be a distant dream for the Lilywhites’ prospective owners and with a contract valid until 2033, the Blues will demand a hefty fee from arguably their best player.

Having said that, Vinicius might be more acquirable given that his contract with Madrid expires in 2027 and no major inroads have been made regarding a renewal, although with competition from elsewhere, he would not be an easy purchase either.

Regardless, the chief responsibility on Spurs’ new chairman and potential owners would be to sign players in midfield and possibly a winger or two, alongside building a more stable structure than there was under Daniel Levy.

Therefore, superstar signings, especially those of Vinicius’ and Palmer’s calibre, might have to wait for longer for Tottenham.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur made a number of quality offensive signings in the summer, and it is fair to say that most of their acquisitions are delivering with Joao Pedro and Mohammad Kudus standing out for each of them.

In spite of decent starts to the Premier League, the London rivals have not ruled out making further attacking reinforcements next year with a La Liga talent said to be on their radar heading into the January transfer window.

Fichajes has reported that Chelsea and Tottenham are both keen on signing Levante striker Karl Etta Eyong, who has made a positive start to life with the Spanish outfit having moved from Villarreal at the end of August.

With four goals and three assists in seven league appearances, the Cameroonian U23 international has earned a positive impression, therefore being linked with a transfer to the Premier League within weeks of securing a swoop to Levante.

Chelsea project more attractive for Etta Eyong

Karl Etta Eyong is one of La Liga’s most physically astute strikers with intelligent positioning, pace, dribbling and potent finishing skills. Moreover, in addition to being a centre forward, the 21-year-old is also a handy winger.

Having said that, Chelsea’s project is likelier to attract him more than Tottenham Hotspur’s given that the Blues are already developing a number of younger players and have used fellow club Strasbourg as a hub to loan and aid growth of youngsters.

Although his numbers in La Liga create a convincing picture, it is difficult to imagine Etta Eyong having regular game time immediately at a bigger club where he will be competing with more experienced forwards.

The player’s contract with Levante is valid until 2029, so it will be interesting to see if the Valencia-based side is prepared to let go of him next year or whether they continue to build a team around him in order to avoid relegation from La Liga.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a positive start to life under Thomas Frank in the Premier League, as they sit fourth in the standings six matches into the campaign and have played a generally good brand of football on the pitch as well.

Spurs had a fairly productive transfer window, thanks to making some crucial signings in the final days of the summer, but they did miss out on signing an out-and-out winger as interest in Manchester City forward Savinho failed to materialise.

He has just renewed his contract at the Etihad Stadium but according to Caught Offside, Tottenham Hotspur still remain keen in Savinho’s services, and have not ruled out making a January approach for the Brazilian international.

Next few months crucial for Savinho’s future

Manchester City renewing Savinho’s contract is a statement of intent that they believe the South American is worthy of a place in their long-term project but his recent involvement in matches suggests otherwise.

The 21-year-old has started in only one of their last three Premier League games, and also came off the bench in their Champions League opener against Napoli. In all competitions this season, he has played a measly 182 minutes of football.

With the World Cup fast approaching, Savinho would want to prove his credentials to Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and for that to happen, it is vital that he plays regularly, so a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in the winter remains a strong possibility.

Given the lesser competition for places, Savinho would have more regular game time with the Londoners and potentially featuring in a system built around him would help the winger in playing at the top of his game.

Arsenal are in a battle with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Güler, according to Fichajes.

Following an impressive debut season in Spain that saw him notch eight goal contributions in La Liga, the youngster has kicked on impressively this term, registering three goals and three assists in his first seven outings.

Under new boss Xabi Alonso, Güler has quickly earned trust and has established himself as a first team regular. His form has caught the eye of teams here in the Premier League with reports suggesting two London giants are circling.

This is according to Fichajes, who claims that Arsenal and Tottenham have set their sights on the Turkish international and are now plotting a swoop to sign Güler next year.

For Arsenal, the report reveals that the Gunners held talks with Madrid and Güler’s entourage to understand the possibility and conditions of his possible transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

On the other hand, Tottenham view the Turkish midfielder’s qualities as the perfect fit to improve the team’s attacking third and exploit spaces, according to the report.

However, both London clubs still face competition, as Fichajes reports that Premier League side Newcastle United have also expressed interest in the 20-year-old to add creativity to their midfield ranks.

Guler has ‘exceptional qualities’

Güler still has four years left on his contract at the Santiago Bernabéu, so it’s no surprise Madrid have placed a high valuation on the youngster, with the report adding that the Spanish giants value him at around £131m amid interest from Premier League clubs.

Described as a player with ‘exceptional qualities’ by former Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho, the Turkey international excels at creating openings for teammates, boasts a sharp passing range, and is notably effective at regaining possession.

Güler is comfortable playing through the middle as an attacking midfielder or drifting out wide, offering both creativity and a goal threat. Despite still being in the early stages of his career, he has already proven he can compete at the very highest level, having won the La Liga title, the Super Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

With Madrid placing a steep £131m valuation on the youngster, it will be interesting to see whether Arsenal and Tottenham negotiate a favourable fee, include a player in the deal, or move on to more affordable targets.

Tottenham Hotspur are at the Aspmyra Stadion to take on Bodo Glimt in the league phase of the Champions League tonight.

Spurs head into the game off the back of a hugely disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Wolves at the weekend. Joao Palhinha scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a point for the North Londoners but they’ll be looking to get back to winning ways this evening.

Thomas Frank’s side kicked-off their 2025/26 Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Villarreal earlier this month so they’ll hope to make it two wins from two games with victory in Norway tonight.

Frank has made five changes to his side but Guglielmo Vicario keeps goal once again while Micky van de Ven marshals Tottenham’s defence. Cristian Romero is ruled out so Kevin Danso comes in to the middle of the back four.

Djed Spence moves to left-back with Destiny Udogie making way and Pedro Porro coming in at right-back. Rodrigo Bentancur keeps his place in midfield for Tottenham while Joao Palhinha makes way for Pape Matar Sarr.

Lucas Bergvall starts once again for Spurs while Richarlison spearheads the attack. Frank has switched his wide players with Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus dropping out in favour of Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert.

Here are the confirmed line-ups:

Bodo Glimt

Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Aleesami, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Brunstad Fet; Auklend, Hogh, Hauge

Subs: Faye Lund, Sjong, Nielsen, Gundersen, Blomberg, Helmersen, Klynge, Riisnæs, Määttä, Jørgensen, Hansen

Tottenham

Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Danso, Spence; Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall; Johnson, Richarlison, Odobert

Subs: Kinsky, Austin, Palhinha, Simons, Udogie, Gray, Kudus, Davies, Scarlett, Olusesi, Hardy

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to trump Liverpool in the race to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, according to Caughtoffside.

The England defender came extremely close to sealing a move to Anfield in the summer, even undergoing a reported medical on Merseyside during deadline day.

But with Palace unable to secure a suitable replacement, the deal collapsed, and he was forced to stay at Selhurst Park until at least January.

Having missed out on his signing, Liverpool entered the season with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté as their first-choice central defensive duo, while Joe Gomez remains the backup.

While there is growing optimism that the Reds will return in January to sign Guehi, especially after the lengthy injury suffered by Giovanni Leoni, the club have been dealt a huge blow, as Caughtoffside claims that Tottenham are now among the leading contenders for Guehi’s signature.

With nine months left on his contract at Selhurst Park, the report adds that Spurs view the 25-year-old’s leadership and reliability as a viable option to bolster Thomas Frank’s backline, while his potential availability at a lower fee in January aligns with the North Londoners’ mid-season budget.

With Tottenham now looking to trump Liverpool, the report adds that the Reds remain determined to sign the England international despite their failed summer move, according to the report.

Battle

Caughtoffside adds that Palace are willing to accept offers for Guehi worth up to £26m, and the Englishman has asked his representatives to maintain communication with interested clubs, which also include Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona, and, preferably, Real Madrid.

Despite his disappointing failed summer move to Liverpool, Guehi has been instrumental to Palace’s strong start to the season, where they remain unbeaten, a streak that has now extended to 18 games across all competitions since losing 5-0 to Newcastle United in April.

Ironically, he captained the Eagles as they got the better of Arne Slot’s men at the weekend, handing Liverpool their first Premier League defeat of the campaign.

He has also been the linchpin of Oliver Glasner’s backline that has conceded only three goals across their opening six league fixtures.

Manchester United are in battle with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Bournemouth’s forward Antoine Semenyo, according to TBR Football.

The 25-year-old has been one of the few success stories of players to excel after making the move from the Championship to the Premier League.

His transfer to the Vitality Stadium has proven to be a shrewd piece of business since completing a £10.5m move in January 2023, as he has netted 23 goals and provided 11 assists since moving from Bristol City.

Following a prolific 2024-25 campaign where he netted 20 goal contributions across all competitions, he has continued the new campaign in sensational form, netting four goals and providing two assists in six games for the Cherries in the league.

For a player in such strong, consistent form, it’s no surprise that several top Premier League clubs have been courting his progress.

This is according to TBR Football, who claims that Man Utd and Tottenham held talks to sign him last summer before he committed to a new five-year contract extension at Bournemouth.

Having been unsuccessful in their attempt last summer, the report adds that both clubs remain keen on signing the London-born Ghanaian international despite both clubs already bolstering their attack this summer.

However, other Premier League clubs like Manchester City and Aston Villa have also expressed interest in Semenyo and are now keeping tabs on him over a possible move.

Battle

While there’s a growing belief Bournemouth would demand a fee well above his £34m Transfermarkt valuation, TBR’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has revealed that the Cherries are reluctant to sell the winger – whose contract at the club will run until 2030.

He said, ‘As it stands, Bournemouth are intent on making progress this summer, and that means no sales.’

Semenyo’s season-opening brace against Liverpool may have sparked initial attention, but it is his sustained influence during Bournemouth’s four-game unbeaten run that has truly underlined his importance.

Among Premier League players, only Everton’s Jack Grealish and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo boast more progressive carries ending in scoring opportunities.

Semenyo embodies the elegant, incisive, counterattacking forward that coaches like Ruben Amorim and Thomas Frank would relish having in their attack.

However, both clubs invested heavily in their attack over the summer — United brought in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cuhna, while Tottenham ended their 12-year transfer embargo with West Ham United to sign Mohammed Kudus.

Liverpool are reportedly battling with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United over a deal to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

The 22-year-old moved to the City Ground from Newcastle United ahead of last season. He enjoyed a promising debut campaign under Nuno Espirito Santo, making eight goal contributions in 33 Premier League starts.

Moreover, the Englishman guided his team to qualify for European football. This season, he has taken his game to another level, and following that, he was selected to play for the England national team in this month’s international fixtures.

Now, on TBR Football, Bailey states that Liverpool have registered their interest in signing Anderson, having monitored his development closely in recent times.

The Reds aren’t the only club plotting a swoop for him, as Tottenham are also in this race and have been following his performances closely before making a potential move.

On the other hand, Man Utd are planning to revamp the midfield department next year and have identified Anderson as a serious option. Newcastle are even keen on bringing the midfielder back.

Battle

However, Forest have no intention of letting him leave anytime soon, as Ange Postecoglou wants to make Anderson a key component of his starting XI for many years.

The youngster still has four years left in his current contract, so the Reds aren’t in any rush to sell him. Therefore, Man Utd, Liverpool, or Tottenham will have to make a lucrative proposal to persuade Postecoglou’s side to let him leave, with the player valued at around £28m by Transfermarkt.

Anderson likes to be deployed as a deep-lying playmaker and is also comfortable in the box-to-box role. He even played as a wide forward at Newcastle.

The Englishman has been showcasing signs that he can become a world-class midfielder in the future, as he is comfortable receiving possession under pressure. Moreover, he is efficient in playing line-breaking passes from the deep and works hard without possession.

Therefore, the Nottingham Forest star would be a great coup for Tottenham, Liverpool, or Man Utd should any of those clubs eventually manage to secure his service next year.

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, according to Tuttojuve.

Since arriving from US Lecce in August 2023, Morten Hjulmand has quietly developed into one of the most overlooked midfielders on the European stage.

The 26-year-old wasted little time in making his presence felt at Sporting CP, where former boss Ruben Amorim helped maximised his qualities and even entrusted him with the captain’s armband.

The Danish international has already featured in more than 100 matches for the Lisbon outfit, contributing eight goals and six assists along the way. His steady rise has inevitably drawn attention from several elite clubs across the continent.

Tottenham’s reported interest in Hjulmand makes sense. Yves Bissouma appears to have no long-term role at the club, while there is still uncertainty over whether Spurs will finalise a permanent deal for João Palhinha once his loan stint at Bayern Munich comes to an end.

Now, according to Tuttojuve, Tottenham have expressed interest in a possible swoop for the transfer of the defensive midfielder to North London in ‘recent days’.

However, they face stern competition for his signature from Italian giants Juventus, who have earmarked him among a list of possible targets to bolster Igor Tudor’s midfield, as per the report.

Spurs eye Hjulmand swoop

Hjulmand, whose contract at the Estádio José Alvalade will run until 2028, is highly regarded by Sporting, so it’ll take a significant fee in the region of £52m for the Portuguese giants to allow him to leave amid interest from Spurs and the Bianconeri, according to the report.

Tottenham invested over £150m in reinforcements over the summer, with high-profile additions including Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, and João Palhinha.

Permanent deals were also secured for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel before Randal Kolo Muani arrived on loan on deadline day to complete the club’s transfer business.

With uncertainties surrounding Bissouma’s future, Hjulmand would be a key addition to Thomas Frank’s midfield alongside Palhinha, and together with Pape Matar Sarr, they could form a formidable trio that is difficult to bypass.

Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to revive their interest in signing AFC Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, as per TEAMtalk.

The Ghanaian showcased glimpses of his qualities in the Premier League last campaign, making 19 goal contributions across all competitions.

Following that, the 25-year-old attracted a lot of attention in the summer transfer window; however, the Cherries refused to let him leave. Eventually, they managed to keep hold of him by tying him down to a fresh long-term deal.

Semenyo has enjoyed a stellar start to this season, scoring twice and registering two assists in five appearances in the Premier League. He even scored a brace against Liverpool at Anfield in the opening league encounter.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that Man Utd explored the possibility of signing Semenyo this summer to add creativity to their squad, while Spurs made a couple of attempts to buy him.

On the other hand, Liverpool admired the African and were willing to sign him for the Champions League squad. Furthermore, Arsenal and Newcastle United were also in this race.

Battle

Having failed to buy him this summer, the Premier League giants are planning to reignite their interest in signing him next year. Andoni Iraola’s side have no intention of parting ways with him in January and are desperate to keep hold of him beyond that.

The forward has no release clause in his current contract, and Bournemouth demanded around £70m to sell him this summer. They are expected to ask for a similar fee or more than that next year if he continues to showcase impressive performances throughout the season.

Semenyo, standing at 6ft 1in tall, is a versatile forward as he is comfortable on either flank. He is quick, extremely strong, good in the air, efficient in dribbling past opposition defenders in tight areas, and is comfortable with both feet.

Additionally, he works hard without possession. Semenyo has showcased his qualities in the Premier League in recent times and could be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd, Tottenham, or Liverpool should any of those clubs purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club, the Merseyside club, or the Old Trafford club eventually make a formal approach to seal the deal next year.