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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a formal offer to sign AZ Alkmaar’s centre-forward Troy Parrott, according to Fichajes.

Parrott’s name was on everyone’s lips and most certainly on every newspaper front page during the last international break in November.

The 23-year-old put in two outstanding displays for the Republic of Ireland, firstly with his brace against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, although the former Manchester United forward’s red card drew much attention.

He made sure to make the Irish fans sing again this time with a sensational hat-trick against Hungary at the Puskás Aréna, which secured a World Cup play-off spot for his country.

His prolific form this season is not limited only to the Boys in Green, but also for his club side, where he has netted seven goals and provided one assist in just nine appearances in the Eredivisie for Alkmaar this season.

He also has a remarkable 17 goal contributions in 18 games for De Kaasboeren across all competitions this season, taking his overall tally for the Dutch side to 42 in just 65 games since moving to the Netherlands from Tottenham in the summer of 2024.

It appears Tottenham are now eyeing a possible return of the youngster to the club, as Fichajes claims that the North London club have expressed interest in signing Parrott as a potential option to bolster Thomas Frank’s attack.

With interest in the centre-forward growing, particularly from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, Spurs are preparing to make the ‘strongest offer’ to sign him ahead of other interested clubs, as per the report.

Prolific forward

The Spanish outlet adds that Tottenham are now set to submit a £30m formal offer to AZ for the possible transfer of Parrott back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2026.

Since Harry Kane’s departure in August 2023, Tottenham have not had another prolific forward to replicate the Englishman’s goalscoring and creative qualities.

In a further setback, the club’s record fourth-highest goalscorer (173 goals) and fifth-highest appearance holder (454), Son Heung-Min, left the club at the end of last season, and his departure has led to a significant drop in creativity and goalscoring.

The club have made significant investments upfront last summer, but none have really hit prolific form, prompting the club to look elsewhere for alternatives, with Parrott now being eyed.

Having come through the ranks at Tottenham, the Irishman is well familiar with the environment, standards and demands of the club, and there’s a growing belief he would hit the ground running should the club successfully win the race for his signature.

With five winless results on the bounce in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur risk missing out on Champions League football next season if their form does not improve whereas recent games have also shown major gaping holes in their offence.

Xavi Simons has been underwhelming since arriving from RB Leipzig in the summer as the club’s big signing for the year, while none of the other forwards have been consistent either, thus leading to a visible lack of creativity and goals.

In a bid to answer their woes in the final third, Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with the agents of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, and are leading Arsenal as well as Chelsea in the race to sign the Brazilian international, Fichajes has reported.

Rodrygo has won two Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns with Los Blancos but has fallen out of favour under Xabi Alonso this season, with only 446 minutes under his belt and one assist in all competitions.

Rodrygo not likely to pick Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be comfortable with meeting Rodrygo Goes’ asking price, thought to be near the £70 million mark, but whether or not they will eventually secure the player’s services next summer remains to be seen.

Even though his form and role at Real Madrid is not ideal at the moment, Rodrygo would want to play for a club that regularly competes for silverware and European Cups. Tottenham might not match up to the player’s ambition.

Arsenal and Chelsea might essentially be dormant regarding their interest in the player because of their focus on helping this summer’s signings settle in, but as next summer’s window approaches, it will be surprising if they are not keen on Rodrygo.

Off the back of his troubles at Real Madrid, the Premier League is increasingly looking like the 24-year-old’s next destination but Tottenham Hotspur might not have a very strong chance at securing his signatures.

An outstanding individual performance from Xavi Simons inspired Tottenham Hotspur to their second home win of the season, with a 2-0 victory over West London side Brentford.

Spurs headed into the game with a commendable performance but yet another frustrating result last Tuesday in the 2-2 draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

More worrying for the North London club heading into this clash was their abysmal first-half record, where they failed to hit the target in their last four matches.

However, Simons did not start any of those matches, and the club failed to win each of them.

Frank restored the 22-year-old to the starting XI ahead of Rodrigo Bentancur and Archie Gray in the midfield, and that choice delivered the spark Spurs had been missing.

He didn’t waste time making his presence felt with a fine assist in the 25th minute, where he chased a Pedro Porro pass before guiding a perfectly cushioned pass across the six-yard area into Richarlison’s path for the finish.

Eighteen minutes later, he produced a moment of brilliance, driving the entire length into Brentford’s back to tuck in a fine finish past Caoimhin Kelleher.

Thomas Frank was ‘pleased’

Spurs created more chances after the break, with Caoimhin Kelleher forced into action on several occasions. Altogether, they produced an authoritative showing with 15 attempts and seven on target, while Simons accounted for four of them, including two efforts on goal.

Tottenham finished the game with 53% of the ball with Simons at the thick of things, making 59 touches in Thomas Frank’s first encounter against his former side.

He was also outstanding against a physical Brentford side, winning possession seven times, successfully winning four duels, and also winning three fouls in what is his best performance in a Spurs shirt since his big-money move from RB Leipzig on deadline day.

Speaking after the game, Tottenham boss Frank was ‘pleased’ with the Netherlands international’s performance.

He said, ‘I’m really so pleased for him because he has been working so hard on the training pitch and in the gym. He is a 24/7 professional, and he wants it so badly. I think he has been on a good run, and he is close to being decisive.’

Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Brennan Johnson as their left winger at times this season with summer signing Xavi Simons failing to live up to the billing, and are already planning on bringing in another player in the position.

Caught Offside has reported that Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, has emerged as a target for Tottenham Hotspur as the English international is set to leave Old Trafford permanently next summer.

He is having a terrific time on loan with Barca with six goals and nine assists in all competitions, and off the back of nearly half a season of consistent displays in La Liga and the Champions League, it’s fair to say Rashford has found his feet again.

Barca have the option of acquiring him for approximately £25 million next year but owing to their financial troubles it remains to be seen whether they are able to successfully bring him to Camp Nou, while Paris Saint-Germain are also keeping tabs on him.

Spurs would benefit massively from Rashford

For the first time in several months, possibly years, Marcus Rashford has played in a coherent system and in his preferred role as the left winger. From a tactical standpoint, Hansi Flick has done brilliantly to fit him into the Barcelona squad.

Having said that, there is every reason to believe Tottenham Hotspur would leverage his attributes as they need a creator and goal threat down the left flank, and Rashford is exactly the profile they are after with experience in the Premier League too.

The Englishman’s blistering pace, excellent finishing, ability to counter-attack intelligently and mental strength on the pitch will all benefit Spurs, who are lacking in not just quality but a little bit of experience as well in their final third.

Rashford continues to hope that Barcelona will be able to sign him, but Spurs will also keep close tabs on his situation. The 28-year-old is valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt, a fee that the Londoners should be able to pay very easily to United.

Tottenham Hotspur are on a streak of five winless matches in the Premier League following their midweek draw versus Newcastle United at St. James’ Park and pressure is starting to grow on Thomas Frank.

He has a chance to make amends against a familiar opponent, however, as the Lilywhites host their manager’s former employers Brentford at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on matchday 15 of the league at 15:00 local time.

With that said, here is how the home side could line-up for the clash.

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario has not been in great form for Tottenham and had an especially disappointing game at home against Fulham last weekend, but he could keep his place between the sticks against Brentford.

Defenders – Pedro Porro is likely to play at right back owing to the team’s lack of depth in his role, but Destiny Udogie could drop out and make way for Djed Spence to return to the fore at left back.

Cristian Romero, the scorer of a brace at Newcastle, might be in his usual centre-back position, while Kevin Danso could be replaced by Micky van de Ven, who was benched in the visit to the Magpies.

Palhinha and Richarlison return

Midfielders – Joao Palhinha was also not a part of Tottenham Hotspur’s starting eleven in the Newcastle United match but he could come back into the team at Pape Mata Sarr’s expense.

The Portuguese international and Rodrigo Bentancur have been decent together in the double pivot and might partner one another versus Brentford tomorrow. Lucas Bergvall, on the other hand, could be replaced by Richarlison, who might play just behind the striker.

Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson, meanwhile, are likely to continue down the right and left wings, respectively.

Forward – Randal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the line for Tottenham once more.

Here is how the Tottenham side might look on paper.

Manchester United are reportedly battling with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal over a deal to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, as per a recent Spanish report.

Although the Red Devils decided to revamp the frontline by purchasing Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha last summer, they lack depth in this position, which has been exposed amid the recent injury problems.

The Brazilian was sidelined with a minor injury over the last two games before returning to action against West Ham in midweek. On the other hand, the Slovenian has sustained a knee problem and is set to be unavailable over the next few weeks.

Moreover, Mbeumo has displayed below-average performances in the last couple of games after enjoying a bright start this season.

Now, Fichajes state that United are planning to add depth in the attacking department and have earmarked Rodrygo as a serious option. The Brazilian’s future at Real Madrid is currently uncertain as he has been on the periphery under Xabi Alonso this season.

Los Blancos might be ready to allow his departure for a fee of around £70m next year, and Rodrygo could be open to leaving to play regularly in order to secure his place in the Brazil national team squad for next summer’s World Cup. However, Real Madrid don’t want to part ways with him in mid-season.

Battle

The report say that apart from Man Utd, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in the forward as well, with Spurs currently ‘frontrunners’ in this race. Moreover, the Lilywhites have already held talks with the player’s representatives to finalise the deal by defeating other clubs.

Like United, Spurs have also endured a woeful campaign thus far this season, languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table with 19 points from 14 matches.

Although Mohammed Kudus has been bright this season, Spurs’ left flank have been in a state of flux. So, they could do with upgrading this position, and Rodrygo would be a great coup should they manage to secure his service, as he is considered one of the best young attackers in the world.

Meanwhile, Arsenal currently have enough resources in their frontline and don’t need to add further depth unless anyone leaves in January or next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have earmarked Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a possible replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, according to Graeme Bailey.

Since arriving from Empoli in the summer of 2023, Vicario has held the No. 1 spot for Spurs, amassing 94 appearances in all competitions, conceding 132 goals, and recording 23 shut-outs.

The Italian shot-stopper endured a turbulent campaign, mixing exceptional displays with costly, inexperienced mistakes.

On the other hand, second-choice goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky has had minimal involvement, featuring only on two occasions in the Carabao Cup, where they crashed out in the fourth round.

With a run of poor results and a drop in form across individual performances, Spurs are looking to make adequate reinforcements, including in the goalkeeping department, with Verbruggen now eyed.

This is according to Graeme Bailey, who claims that Tottenham are monitoring several goalkeeping options and are ‘huge admirers’ of Brighton’s Verbruggen.

Writing on TEAMtalk, the journalist claims that incessant errors by first-choice shot-stopper Vicario have put enormous pressure on him, and that he is now attracting interest from clubs abroad, including AC Milan.

As a result, Spurs have been evaluating several goalkeepers and previously reported the club’s interest in Manchester City’s James Trafford.

Shotstopper

The latest to be linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Verbruggen, according to TEAMtalk, which claims that the 6ft 4in shotstopper has ‘hugely impressed’ the North London outfit ahead of a possible move in 2026, with Bayern Munich also interested.

The report adds that while Brighton are aware it’ll be a daunting task to keep the 23-year-old at the AMEX Stadium beyond the current season, they remain keen on retaining the goalkeeper amid interest from Tottenham.

Fulham’s second strike last Saturday stemmed from yet another mistake by Vicario, as he rushed beyond his box while in possession and then handed the ball straight to the hosts with a mis-hit clearance.

Some Tottenham fans voiced their frustration moments later, greeting the 29-year-old with boos the next time the ball came his way.

Although he kept his position for Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle, uncertainty still surrounds his long-range prospects at Spurs, and the lack of visible progress has pushed the club to explore alternative options, which include Verbruggen.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke, as per TEAMtalk.

The 25-year-old moved to AMEX Stadium from Eredivisie side NAC Breda back in 2020. Initially, he couldn’t break into the first team squad and went out on loan on a couple of occasions to play regularly and develop his career.

However, he has now established himself as an undisputed starter in Fabian Hurzeler’s starting line-up, commencing all 14 Premier League matches thus far this season. He has netted three goals, including a midweek brace against Aston Villa, and has helped his side keep three clean sheets.

Having displayed his qualities in the Premier League, Van Hecke has secured his place in Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands national team squad.

Now, TEAMtalk claim that Tottenham are planning to revamp the squad next year under sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange’s supervision and purchasing a new centre-back is on their agenda.

Spurs have registered their interest in Van Hecke after monitoring his performances closely. They wanted him last summer and remain keen on signing him.

However, purchasing the defender won’t be straightforward for the North London club, as Brighton always play hardball to sell their star players.

Van Hecke to Tottenham

The player has entered the final 19 months of his current contract, and the Seagulls want to keep hold of him by tying him down to a fresh term. However, if Hurzeler’s side are eventually forced to cash-in on him next year, they may demand around £40m.

Van Hecke, standing at 6ft 2in tall, is a technically gifted player and is extremely comfortable playing out from the back. Moreover, he has an aggressive character and possesses the necessary qualities to flourish at the highest level.

The Lilywhites currently have Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, and Radu Dragusin as the centre-back options. However, the Romanian has been out with a serious knee injury over the last few months.

Therefore, signing a new centre-back would be the right decision for Tottenham, and Van Hecke might be a shrewd acquisition should they purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services in January or next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are enduring a terrible run of form in the Premier League with no win in their last five outings, and their creativity in midfield has been a cause of particular concern since Thomas Frank joined from Brentford earlier this year.

Dejan Kulusevski has not been available to the Dane yet owing to fitness worries, whereas James Maddison’s ACL injury means he will also be out for the near future. Meanwhile, the rest of their central midfielders are not as impactful in the final third.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are planning a spending spree on midfielders in next summer’s transfer window and have identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace youngster Adam Wharton as potential signings for 2026.

Spurs need massive investments on the duo

If Tottenham Hotspur want to materialise their interest in Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba, they will need to pay huge sums for both players, especially as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are also eyeing them.

Baleba is valued at £53 million on Transfermarkt, whereas Wharton’s valuation stands at £52 million. However, it is expected that Tottenham would have to spend in excess of £105 million to seal transfers for both of their targets.

Having said that, the midfielders have shown that they are possible of being worthy investments and with injury as well as age problems surrounding the Spurs midfield, it would not come as a surprise if the board funds two major signings.

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, as per Fichajes.

Gallagher amassed 136 Premier League appearances during his time in England, with the bulk arriving for Chelsea across the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 campaigns.

He has played 67 matches for Atletico since his move from Chelsea and has taken part in every game this season.

However, he has fallen behind Pablo Barrios in the pecking order, having started only two La Liga games this season, with his last start coming in September.

Having missed Thomas Tuchel’s last three England call-ups, the midfielder could be considering a possible departure in January to gain more playing time, especially with the 2026 World Cup just six months away.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham have now emerged as ‘strong contenders’ to sign Gallagher in January to bolster Thomas Frank’s midfield ranks.

The report adds that Atletico would want up to £52m for the England international, and Spurs are willing to match that valuation to sign Gallagher in the January transfer window.

However, the North London club faces stern competition for Gallagher’s signature, as the Spanish outlet claims that Premier League rivals Everton are also keen on the 25-year-old, as they believe his experience in the top flight and ability to play from deep would be key proponents to bolster their squad.

On the other hand, Newcastle United have also renewed their interest in the England international’s signature on a possible loan deal, as per the report.

Gallagher to Tottenham

Unless a new competitor emerges, Tottenham are expected to get the deal done, as Atletico will unlikely consider Newcastle’s loan proposal. At the same time, Everton’s financial constraints could make an agreement difficult in January, leaving Spurs as the most likely club to get the deal done.

Thomas Frank has mainly utilised Palhinha, Bergvall and Bentancur as his preferred midfield trio, with Sarr alternating between them.

However, inconsistencies have been one of the major causes of their lacklustre performances that have seen them drop to the second half of the Premier League table.

The addition of another defensive midfielder may not have been a priority in January, but after yet another poor showing of Bentancur against Newcastle, where he had fewer passes into the final third than goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, the club need to consider a move for a more reliable and consistent midfielder like Gallagher to add more steel to their squad who is also capable of shielding the backline against attacking onslaughts.