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Tottenham Hotspur head into transfer deadline day with work to do.

Indeed, Spurs need to get some players off their books, while attacking additions are also a key priority.

Bryan Gil needs to find a new club, while Manor Solomon could also be on the move.

Meanwhile, Tottenham also want to bring in some new attacking talent.

Randal Kolo Muani has been linked to Spurs on deadline day, while Tottenham had talks about Ademola Lookman recently.

Tottenham have been in for Lookman, however, as of Monday morning, it doesn’t sound like a deal is progressing all that much.

Ademola Lookman is still in Italy

Florian Plettenburg gave an update on Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich on Monday morning.

However, in the midst of that update, he shared some insight into Ademola Lookman’s situation after he held talks with Tottenham.

According to the journalist, as of Monday morning, Lookman is still in Italy and nothing has progressed in terms of outgoings.

Lookman looked set to leave Atalanta this summer, but with only a few hours to go in the transfer window, that is looking less and less likely.

Ademola Lookman compared to Randal Kolo Muani

It looks like Tottenham may be going for Kolo Muani, but if they were given the choice between Lookman and the French striker, they would perhaps be best off going for the Nigerian.

Indeed, the stats from last season suggest that Lookman is the better player.

However, Lookman would likely be the more expensive option, and that does factor in when you’re planning these late deals.

Lookman may still be in Italy, but with a number of hours still to go in this transfer window, things could change quickly.

In this day and age where most deals are done remotely via emails and WhatsApps, the fact that Lookman is still in Italy may not actually hamper his chances of getting a move back to the Premier League.

Tottenham are suddenly in need of a new striker.

Thomas Frank had Richarlison and Dominic Solanke as options, but the latter is now struggling with an injury to his ankle – which could even require surgery after it saw him miss the defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Fabrizio Romano has now claimed that Tottenham are working on a move to sign Randal Kolo Muani from PSG after the setback, following a late show of interest on Sunday night.

Tottenham exploring Randal Kolo Muani deal

The reliable Italian journalist now states that Tottenham are exploring what it would take to sign the France international before the 7pm deadline.

Romano wrote on X (previously known as Twitter): “EXCL: Tottenham make contact to explore Randal Kolo Muani deal conditions after interest revealed overnight.

“Spurs are informed of Kolo (being) available and serious interest, but depends on fee and numbers as PSG want obligation to buy guaranteed.”

TBR Football understand Newcastle were discussing a move for Kolo Muani before finding a breakthrough in talks with Brentford over Yoane Wissa.

The DR Congo international is now heading to Newcastle instead in a deal worth £55m – leaving Tottenham with one less competitor for the PSG outcast on deadline day.

Ange Postecoglou actually wanted Kolo Muani in January before the Frenchman ended up joining Juventus on loan – but conceded he never really felt the striker wanted to come – admitting: “We were in (for him)… but did we get to the point where we thought he was coming to us? No.”

Kolo Muani – who scored eight goals in 16 Serie A appearances during his loan at Juventus last season – cost PSG a sum of £77m when moving from Eintracht Frankfurt back in September 2023.

Signing Randal Kolo Muani could be a stroke of genius by Spurs – even if just on loan

If Tottenham pull this deal off, it could prove to be an inspired bit of business.

Muani – who has spoken about his happiness when playing for France – was recently dropped from the squad by Didier Deschamps as his future remains up in the air.

However, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon next summer, the 26-year-old will be motivated to impress this season and work his way back into the France squad, which could benefit Tottenham immensely.

As Romano states – however – PSG want an obligatory purchase clause involved in any loan agreement, and had initially been discussing a fee of around £50m with Juventus, which could prove to be a hurdle for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are set for a chaotic day on Transfer Deadline Day and their plans might just have to change following the latest Dominic Solanke injury update.

Thomas Frank is looking to add to his front line in the final hours of the window, although a left winger was the position which he wanted initially.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham were in talks for Ademola Lookman, but after learning about the severity of Solanke’s injury, their attention could now turn elsewhere.

Dominic Solanke could undergo surgery on ankle injury

Dominic Solanke could now be set to undergo surgery on an ankle injury which kept him out of Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat to Bournemouth, according to Jake Sanders.

The striker also missed a large part of pre-season with the same ankle issue and he appears to have suffered a significant setback since making his return.

Frank initially hoped the striker would be back after the international break, but the injury looks to be much worse than originally feared.

Solanke was a big miss for Tottenham against the Cherries as Richarlison had an off day and struggled to make things happen on a disappointing afternoon.

Frank says Tottenham won’t sign another striker on transfer deadline day, but that might now need to change with the 28-year-old sidelined.

Going into the season, relying on Solanke and Richarlison was always going to be a risk, considering they both have poor injury track records.

The Brazilian missed 37 matches last season, while Solanke was out for 14 games due to various injury issues.

Thomas Frank should demand Yoane Wissa is signed

Spurs’ new boss could well be asking for a striker on deadline day after losing Solanke to a potentially long-term injury.

With Newcastle now eyeing a deal for Randal Kolo Muani, Spurs could have a free run at Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa.

Frank was desperate to sign Wissa earlier this summer, as TBR Football revealed, and now he should be especially keen to bring him in.

The striker netted 19 Premier League goals last season under his tutelage and could prove to be an underrated signing if Spurs were to push for him.

TBR Football understands that Newcastle United have had discussions about a possible deadline day Randal Kolo Muani.

TBR Football confirmed on Sunday that Tottenham had held talks about Kolo Muani, who they came close to signing in January.

Kolo Muani had been due to return to Juventus, who he joined on loan in the New Year, but they have been unable to agree on terms.

Now the French international is assessing his options, and the Tyneside club has emerged as a contender for his signature, after Liverpool agreed a deal for Alexander Isak.

Sources: Randal Kolo Muani offered to Newcastle and Tottenham

Randal Kolo Muani’s representatives are assessing options, and they include Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Newcastle, who have now agreed to let Isak leave the club, have looked to Kolo Muani as a prospective deal, with moves for Yoane Wissa and Jorgen Strand Larsen looking tricky.

However, TBR Football understands that PSG’s demand that any loan must include an obligation is an issue for the Magpies.

PSG paid £77m for Kolo Muani back in 2023, but the former Bundesliga star has failed to make an impact in the French capital.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have been keeping tabs on Kolo Muani after missing out on him back in January, as he instead opted for a move to Turin on loan.

Spurs remain in the market for a left-sided attacker and could also do with cover up front, given the injury records of both Richarlison and Dominic Solanke.

Thomas Frank says Tottenham won’t sign another striker on Monday, but adding an attacker who can fill multiple roles, such as Kolo Muani, could be a smart move.

Instead of Kolo Muani, Juventus have turned their attention to Lois Openda, who we can also reveal is another name offered to Newcastle.

Randal Kolo Muani could be a great opportunistic signing for Newcastle

Kolo Muani could prove to be a great opportunistic signing for Newcastle, given the form he showed during his loan spell at Juve.

The 26-year-old looked destined to return to Serie A; however, the Old Lady have failed to reach an agreement and now he is back on the market.

Last season at the Allianz Stadium, the striker netted 10 goals in 22 appearances for Juventus, showing that he remains a huge talent.

Over the summer, he scored twice at the FIFA Club World Cup for Igor Tudor’s team and the Croatian manager will be gutted not to still have him.

Tottenham Hotspur unveiled Xavi Simons to their supporters ahead of their 1-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

Simons was convinced to join Tottenham following talks with Thomas Frank, with Spurs’ new boss successfully selling his project to the 22-year-old.

Tottenham have paid around £52m to sign Simons and capture one of the brightest young talents in Europe.

The North London club have been searching for a new number ten for most of the summer, having missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will know the left winger well, having worked with him at PSG, and he’s already spoken about Simons’ potential.

When Mauricio Pochettino hailed Xavi Simons’ ‘very good potential’ in 2021

Pochettino backed Xavi Simons to have a bright future during his time as manager at Paris Saint-Germain, claiming that he had ‘very good potential’.

The former Spurs manager handed him his senior debut in a 1-0 win over Caen as he featured alongside Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe.

Overall, the Argentine coach gave him 11 appearances in the first team at the Parc Des Princes despite him only being 17 years old at the time.

Speaking about the youngster back in 2021, Pochettino was quoted by Sport saying: “He won’t be Iniesta or Xavi, but he has the quality and balance to be able to develop a career in the first division. He’s still very young, but he has very good potential…

“Simons is training very well, he has character, he doesn’t get nervous, and he reads the game well.”

Back in 2023, Rafael van der Vaart said Simons was a “world-class” prospect and he is also a massive fan of the former PSG star.

Meanwhile, Pochettino’s predecessor, Tim Sherwood, was more critical of Simons and is not sure the Dutch international will cut it in the Premier League.

The North London club will need him to hit the ground running pretty quickly as Frank’s team missed a creative spark in their defeat at Bournemouth.

Thomas Frank “very excited” by Xavi Simons’ signing

Frank has admitted that he is “very excited” by the arrival of Simons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and believes it is a “great signing”.

The Danish head coach believes that his versatility to play out wide and in the number ten role makes him a great option for his squad.

Speaking after his team’s defeat to Bournemouth, Frank told the media: “Very excited, very happy that we signed him. I think it was a great signing from the club. He can play ten and winger. Those are his two positions.”

Spurs will be hoping that the Dutch winger will be able to make his debut for the club away at West Ham United after the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur remain very active on the market on transfer deadline day.

Spurs have made some good signings in this window. Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai and Xavi Simons have all been brought in, while Joao Palhinha has been signed on loan.

That is a decent window, but every Tottenham fan will tell you that their side needs more, especially after the disappointing defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Daniel Levy has now shown some interest in a big-name striker.

Tottenham enquire about signing Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day

Randal Kolo Muani is a fantastic striker, but things have not worked out for him at Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG signed Kolo Muani for around £76 million from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 (BBC), but he has started just 23 games in all competitions for them.

The striker was loaned out to Juventus in January this year, and he had a very good spell in Turin.

The Italian giants have been keen to sign Kolo Muani on a permanent deal all summer, but an agreement between PSG and Juve has not been reached.

Talks between the two clubs, as things stand, are ‘off’, and Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham have entered the race for his signature.

In the early hours of Monday morning, the journalist tweeted: “If talks with Juventus remain off as they are right now, Randal Kolo Muani can emerge as an option for several top clubs on Deadline Day.

“Can exclusively reveal that Tottenham made an enquiry for Kolo in the last 24h… could be one to watch.”

Randal Kolo Muani has already rejected Tottenham once

Kolo Muani has been on Tottenham’s radar for quite some time.

The Frenchman was made available on loan in the January transfer window, and Spurs went really hard to sign him back then.

However, Kolo Muani rejected Tottenham at the last minute and decided to join Juventus instead.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to be one of the more active clubs on transfer deadline day, with Thomas Frank still in need of a couple of new recruits.

Despite Tottenham’s loss to Bournemouth, Spurs have started very well in the Premier League this season, but there’s always room for improvement.

A defender is probably needed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while another forward would be handy for Thomas Frank.

So who could Spurs sign on deadline day? TBR Football assesses the options.

Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman is a winger on Tottenham’s radar, with the Nigerian very unhappy at Atalanta.

Lookman wants to leave Italy, and with previous ties to the Premier League, Spurs could be an ideal destination.

With Brennan Johnson’s place in the Spurs XI questioned by fans, could Lookman be the man to come in and give them some much-needed depth?

Manuel Akanji

Manuel Akanji is another player rumoured to be on the move, with Tottenham also interested in his signature.

As a defender, you don’t really get more versatile than the Manchester City man. Akanji had a failed move to Galatasaray, so it could now mean a Premier League move materialises.

Akanji may be open to a Tottenham move, as TBR Football revealed, so watch this one as the day goes on.

Nathan Ake

From one unsettled Manchester City defender to another, Nathan Ake could also be on the move on January 1.

TBR Football revealed alongside Akanji that Ake could be an option for Frank. Ake also fits the bill as a versatile defender, able to play left-back and centre-back, similarly to Micky van de Ven.

The Dutchman seems less likely to leave the Etihad than Akanji – but don’t rule it out.

Morgan Rogers

After securing Xavi Simons, another blockbuster acquisition of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers can’t be ruled out.

Apparently, Spurs are ready to offer Aston Villa a bumper £80m deal to secure the 2024 young PFA Player of the Year.

However, this would take a lot to come to fruition on the final day, so we’d be inclined to tread on the side of caution when rooting for this one.

Randal Kolo Muani

Last but not least, Randal Kolo Muani is looking for a team to play his football with next season – and Tottenham can’t be discounted.

Juventus are pushing to bring back Kolo Muani, working on a paid loan with an obligation tied to conditions to ease FFP impact.

That said, PSG are looking to sell, which means a bid from a Premier League club like Spurs could prise him away from their clutches.

TBR Football confirm that Tottenham Hotspur are in talks over a deal to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman.

Tottenham Hotspur have been assessing a host of left-wing options, and they have continued to push for Savinho, as TBR Football revealed on Sunday.

They have also asked about Morgan Rogers, but Aston Villa insist he is not for sale, and a move for the midfielder is unlikely at this stage.

Now, the 27-year-old appears to have become the priority target ahead of Monday’s deadline, and a deal could well happen.

However, the Lilywhites could face competition from Bayern Munich and others for his signature, with the German club considering him instead of Nicolas Jackson.

Exclusive: Ademola Lookman ready to fly to London to sign for Tottenham

Ademola Lookman is now emerging as an option for Tottenham, and sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, that the player is keen to move.

Lookman, who saw a move to Inter Milan collapse earlier in the window, wants to leave Atalanta, and a move to North London does appeal.

Lookman offered himself to Tottenham and several other Premier League clubs, as TBR Football first reported, and Spurs are keen to proceed with a deal.

TBR Football can now reveal that the former Premier League player is ready to fly to London ahead of a potential deal with Spurs.

The winger wants his future resolved in the next 24 hours and is pushing hard to leave Atalanta, with Bayern also an option.

Atalanta are insisting on around £43 million and could even accept a loan, with an obligation to buy for the winger.

Speaking about the potential deal, “Lookman has emerged as an option for Tottenham, not dissimilar to their Xavi Simons deal. They were in the right place at the right time.

“I am told Lookman is keen, Tottenham are keen, and this has a chance ahead of Monday’s 7 pm deadline.”

Tottenham and Chelsea ask about Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham and Chelsea have both asked about signing Randal Kolo Muani from PSG, but the winger is adamant he only wants Juventus.

Earlier this month, TBR Football revealed that Tottenham were monitoring Kolo Muani, and even then, he was certain about joining the Italian club.

The 26-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell at Juve last season as he netted ten goals in 22 matches for the Bianconeri.

Bayern Munich are another side who have asked about the Frenchman following Jackson’s move set to collapse, but are set to receive the same news.

Xavi Simons is a Tottenham Hotspur player, with the Dutchman joining Thomas Frank’s side from RB Leipzig.

Simons looked Chelsea-bound, but after a Tottenham approach, the 22-year-old changed his mind and decided his future was with Thomas Frank’s side.

Simons missed Tottenham’s defeat to Bournemouth but could be available when Spurs play West Ham – something Simons himself has confirmed he will be available for.

Xavi Simons confirms he can play in Tottenham vs West Ham

The F1 is taking place in Zandvoort, Netherlands, this weekend, where Simons made an appearance. He was interviewed on the grid and asked various questions. It went as follows:

Simons can’t wait to get going, and Tottenham fans will be massively excited to see him when he is in the squad against West Ham.

When is Tottenham vs West Ham?

Tottenham fans will have to wait until after the international break to watch Simons. He is set to make his debut on Saturday, 13 September 2025, subject to fitness.

Tottenham will be desperate for a win, and Simons can help with that. There’s no debate that Spurs have been somewhat starved creatively, so the introduction of the 22-year-old can’t come soon enough.

Frank has his man, but how will Simons get on in England’s top flight?

Tottenham Hotspur loanee Mikey Moore made his first start for Rangers in the Scottish Premiership against their bitter rivals Celtic.

Rangers hosted Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the season, and the game ended in a goalless draw at Ibrox.

The Gers’ supporters would probably have taken a draw considering their worrying start to the season under Russell Martin.

But it was a big afternoon for Moore, who was handed his first start in the league for the Scottish giants.

The Tottenham Hotspur youngster’s display had fans talking, and here’s how they reacted to the teenager’s first league start.

Rangers fans slam Mikey Moore’s performance vs Celtic

Mikey Moore had a tough first start in Rangers colours in the Scottish Premiership as he was subbed off after 72 minutes.

The hosts enjoyed the lion’s share of the possession and chances, however, they struggled to really test Kasper Schmeichel in the Celtic net.

Moore was rather fortunate to have lasted on the pitch for as long as he did, managing to complete just four passes in the derby.

The winger also completed just one dribble attempt against Anthony Ralston and fellow Tottenham academy graduate Cameron Carter-Vickers.

The good news is that the 18-year-old managed to start ahead of Djeidi Gassama on the left, but didn’t make a strong case for doing so going forward.

During the game, Rangers supporters took to X to share their thoughts on Moore’s display and it’s fair to say they weren’t best pleased.

One fan said: “Get Mikey Moore off now. A great player, but he isn’t ready for the intensity of this game. He looks lost out there. Rangers need to score as well, dominate 60 minutes, but he is having no impact.

“Sorry, but get Gassama on the left against Ralston. Mikey Moore is very, very average,” added another fan.

There was further disappointment aimed at the teenager: “Mikey Moore is absolutely anonymous for Rangers again today. Waste of a jersey. Send him back to Tottenham.”

Finally, another fan claimed: “Mikey Moore, another overhyped player.”

It’s been a tough start to life in Rangers for Moore, having struggled for game time and to make an impact on the team.

Following Rangers’ heavy Champions League defeat to Club Brugge, Tottenham fans called for Moore to be recalled as he failed to get on the pitch.

Concerns over Russell Martin’s future at Rangers will worry Tottenham

Concerns over Martin’s future at Rangers will worry Tottenham, as he was the man who convinced them to send Moore on loan to Ibrox.

TBR Football understands that Moore’s talks with Martin sold him the project in Glasgow, as he turned down offers from Championship clubs.

Martin is now under big pressure at Rangers following a slow start to the season, having exited the Champions League in the play-offs and drawn each of their first four league games.

Spurs will be worried that whoever the next manager is at Ibrox may not fancy giving Moore time in the team like the current Rangers boss did.