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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been dealt a fresh fitness blow, as the injury that Randal Kolo Muani suffered against Manchester United is more serious than first feared.

The France international had to be substituted at half time in that 2-2 draw with the Red Devils, having sustained a facial problem before being replaced by Wilson Odobert.

The latter then set up what many expected to be the winner from Richarlison in added time, but Matthijs de Ligt came up with an incredible leveller for Ruben Amoirm's men just five minutes later.

Asked about Kolo Muani's injury at full time, Frank stated that the Paris Saint-Germain loanee was "struggling a bit", but he did not appear overly concerned by the issue.

However, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Kolo Muani's issue is a serious one, as examinations have revealed that the striker has fractured his jaw.

Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani suffers 'fractured jaw' in Man Utd draw

Kolo Muani has therefore been forced to pull out of the France squad for November's World Cup 2026 qualifiers against France and Azerbaijan, and he has been replaced by Lens winger Florian Thauvin.

Kolo Muani will remain at Hotspur Way for further treatment, and it is not clear at this stage how long the former Nantes and Eintracht Frankfurt forward might be sidelined for.

However, the 26-year-old's jaw problem is yet another setback as he attempts to kickstart a stuttering Spurs career, which has never really got going since his late loan arrival in the summer window.

Kolo Muani has only made eight appearances in all competitions in 2025-26 and is still waiting for his first goal for Thomas Frank's side, whom he has registered one assist for.

The attacker was making his third straight Premier League start in the stalemate with Man United, although he had previously missed five games in all tournaments with a muscle problem.

When will Tottenham's other injured players return?

While there is an argument that Frank should be getting more out of the players on the pitch, the Dane has not been helped by a crippling injury crisis during the early stages of the 2025-26 season.

Kolo Muani's problem means that Spurs currently have 11 players on the sidelines, although Mohammed Kudus should recover from his knock imminently - he was touch and go for the United clash but ultimately failed to make it.

Lucas Bergvall is also expected to return from his concussion straight after the international break, when Archie Gray (calf), Kota Takai (thigh), Ben Davies (thigh) and Dominic Solanke (ankle) could also be back.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly stepped away from their interest in Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers after he agreed to a yet-to-be-signed extension.Â

Spurs were rumoured to have contemplated a bid for the England international this summer, but they ultimately decided against it.Â

Rogers, 23, has reportedly agreed to a deal that could keep him at Villa Park until 2031, although he has yet to sign officially.Â

As a result of this supposed lucrative deal, Spurs are unlikely to sign the Villa star any time soon, leading the North London club to drop him as a target.Â

Thomas Frank's team are now said to be exploring another Premier League player after accepting their Rogers transfer setback.

Spurs transfer news: London club reportedly keen on Everton star

According to TEAMtalk, last season’s Europa League winners are interested in bringing Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ndiaye has scored 13 Premier League goals for the Toffees in just over a season at the club, with his total rising to 15 in 49 appearances across all competitions.

Now a key part of their attack, the 25-year-old’s explosive ball-carrying and dribbling skills are attracting interest from Spurs, who also reportedly value his ability to score goals.

While the source mentioned a transfer fee of £30 million, it remains unclear whether Everton would even consider that amount for a player they signed only 12 months ago, who has four years remaining on his current contract.

The London club could also face competition from Juventus, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid on the continent, while Newcastle United are said to be domestic suitors.

Ndiaye to Spurs rumours: Everton’s reported stance revealed

The report indicates that Everton value Ndiaye at a sum considerably higher than the £30m fee rumoured.

That stance is expected, considering Moyes's previous comments that the Toffees aimed to build the team around players of the Senegal international's calibre.

“I don’t really see the speculation because I’m not looking, probably,” said Moyes previously via TEAMtalk. “I think he’sgot a three-and-a-half-year deal here, maybe more, so it’s something that we’re fully aware of, and he’s playing really well. Â

“It would be wrong for teams not to talk about him because of his form. Here at Everton, we’re building a team and we want to build with players like Ili, so we’ve got no intention of letting him go, that’s for sure.”Â

That undeniably aligns with the club’s position of not entertaining any bids for the former Marseille attacker, who ranks in the 95th percentile for take-ons completed in Europe’s top leagues.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could be locked in a battle to bring one Serie A-based striker to the Premier League in January.

Enzo Maresca’s team have appeared short of options up front, with Liam Delap just returning from a thigh injury, Marc Guiu not fully trusted by the Italian manager and Joao Pedro not being an out-and-out centre-forward.

As for Spurs, Thomas Frank is said to want additions in that area to compete with Richarlison, who scored his fourth Premier League goal in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United, Dominic Solanke, whose ongoing injury problems persist, Mathys Tel, scorer in the United draw, and on-loan Randal Kolo Muani.

Given these particular challenges, Chelsea and their capital rivals are rumoured to be considering one option from Italy’s top flight.Â

Chelsea and Spurs reportedly earmark Juventus striker to bolster attack

According to Tutto Mercato, both Premier League clubs are considering making a January move for Jonathan David, who only joined Juventus in the summer.

David transferred to the Old Lady after five years at Lille, where he won a Ligue 1 title in his debut 2020-21 season, scoring 13 goals in 37 appearances.

The Canadian star's record of 109 goals in 232 appearances convinced the Bianconeri to sign him on a free transfer in the summer; however, David has yet to sparkle in Italian football.

The 25-year-old forward was part of the attack that failed to score in seven games before the sacking of Igor Tudor and the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, whose arrival has coincided with Dusan Vlahovic's apparent revival.

Despite Vlahovic's contract expiring next summer, the source suggests that the Italian giants might consider extending his deal on their terms, thereby allowing David to leave Turin.

What could David potentially add to Chelsea or Spurs?

Although it remains unclear whether the Premier League clubs are pursuing the former Lille player, there might be a reason for the rumour.Â

Even though David has scored only one goal in 13 appearances for Juventus and is not a world-class signing, his consistent double-digit goal returns could benefit Chelsea or Spurs.Â

Joao Pedro’s only experience of this was last season at Brighton, and the Brazil international is not an out-and-out striker, while Delap’s only full season of top-flight football was last season with Ipswich Town.Â

Considering Spurs’ limited options for targets, signing someone with David’s scoring ability — despite Serie A struggles — could bolster their attacking options; however, it remains to be seen if anyone leaves to enable any transfer.

Tottenham Hotspur conceded a stoppage-time goal as they drew 2-2 against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.Â

The visitors took the lead in the first half through Bryan Mbeumo, who headed home a brilliant right-wing cross from Amad Diallo.Â

In the 79th minute, with the scoreline still 1-0, Frank decided to take Xavi Simons off, and the decision was met with a smattering of boos from the home fans.Â

Simons was replaced by Mathys Tel, who scored within five minutes, and the decision proved to be vindicated.Â

Richarlison thought he had won the match for his side by scoring in the 91st minute, but Matthijs de Ligt scored deep into stoppage time to salvage a point for the Red Devils.Â

What Frank has said about SimonsÂ

After the match, Frank told reporters that he felt the team needed fresh legs at the moment, which is why he took the 22-year-old attacker off, despite his decent performance.Â

Frank said, as quoted by Sky Sports: "Sometimes you're lucky. But of course, I would say that every single time I take a decision to stop a player, it's with one aim to make the team win or get back in the game or try to see the game out

"It's only with one aim to try to win the game. No doubt, Mathys did well, great goal, great involvement. In general, I think Xavi played a fine game, a positive one, but you also need a little bit of freshness."

Frank named a strong attacking line-up, where both Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani started alongside Simons and Brennan Johnson, but they were restricted to only four shots on target in the entire match.Â

Tottenham disappointing at home yet againÂ

After a convincing win in midweek in the Champions League at home against Copenhagen, many had expected Spurs to translate the form into the league, which did not happen.Â

The manner in which they conceded a late goal should demoralise the dressing room, as surely they wasted a fantastic opportunity to pick up all three points.Â

The only positive they can draw from the match is that Tottenham have not lost their third consecutive Premier League home game.Â

While Spurs have avoided their 10th defeat at home in 2025, they still collected only 14 points from their past 20 home games, a record that does not fill them with glory.Â

It appears that fans are gradually getting impatient with poor performances at home, and Frank should find a way to return to winning ways at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the earliest after the international break.Â

Manchester United rescued a point when they drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur thanks to Matthijs de Ligt's last-minute equaliser.

After an uneventful opening half an hour, Bryan Mbeumo gave the visitors the lead with the first attempt on target in the match, sending a header at goal from close range after the hosts needlessly surrendered possession in their own penalty area.

Tottenham's first dangerous opportunity of the game came after the half-time interval, when centre-back Cristian Romero drifted into the box and attempted a audacious flick, only for his effort to be blocked by Senne Lammens.

Brennan Johnson did have the ball in the back of the net after the hour mark, but Richarlison's pass arrived too late as the scorer had strayed into an offside position.

The hosts grabbed a late equaliser through Mathys Tel, who swivelled in the box before striking with his right foot into the top-right corner, and Richarlison thought he had stolen the headlines with his stoppage-time goal.

However, Matthijs de Ligt's last-minute header from United's corner rescued a point, and the draw leaves the hosts in third with 18 points, whereas the visitors end the match in seventh with 18 points.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

Thomas Frank deserves some leniency for the home side's attacking struggles given the likes of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, arguably the team's most creative stars, are dealing with long-term injuries.

However, Tottenham's first-half performance cannot be excused given they failed to produce a single shot on target, and only one of their three attempts came from inside the box.

The hosts will be bitterly disappointed to have worked so hard to get ahead in Saturday's match, only to concede needlessly from a corner.

Manchester United defended well for large periods against Spurs, but they were not particularly dangerous up front, and their decision to defend deep invited pressure in the second half.

Ruben Amorim had alleviated much of the pressure on his position as boss, though while his team were subpar, a draw does at least extend the club's unbeaten streak to five games.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR VS. MANCHESTER UNITED HIGHLIGHTS

Bryan Mbeumo goal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (32nd min, Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester United)

Tottenham fail to clear the ball in their own box and surrender possession, and once Manchester United work it out wide to Amad Diallo, the attacker lofts a cross from the right towards a drifting Bryan Mbeumo, who directs his header into the left of the net.

What were Spurs doing?

Wilson Odobert whips in a cross from the left and Spurs teammate Cristian Romero meets his delivery just yards out from goal, flicking the ball with the side of his heel but goalkeeper Senne Lammens gets low enough to parry the centre-back's effort away.

What a save!

Richarlison plays Brennan Johnson through on goal from the edge of the box, but the Welsh winger was in an offside position, and the linesman flags the forward for an offside offence despite the ball striking the bottom-left corner.

Odobert was free on the left if Richarlison had looked the other way!

Mathys Tel goal vs. Manchester United (84th min, Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Manchester United)

Destiny Udogie crosses from the left into the middle of the box, and Mathys Tel manages to swivel onto his right foot before launching a shot into the top-right corner despite the best efforts of Lammens.

Spurs are level!

Richarlison goal vs. Manchester United (90+1st min, Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Manchester United)

Djed Spence recovers the ball on the edge of the box from a corner and he strikes at goal, but Richarlison manages to flick the shot past Lammens with a deft touch.

That has to be the winner!

Matthijs de Ligt goal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (90+6th min, Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United)

Matthijs de Ligt rises highest to meet Bruno Fernandes's corner delivery, nodding an effort just over the line at the back of the right post to secure a points.

What is happening in stoppage time?

MAN OF THE MATCH - DESTINY UDOGIE

Destiny Udogie only came on in the 67th minute, but in his short time on the pitch, he managed to produce an assists, and his efforts should have been rewarded with a win.

The left-back deserves praise for the way he was able to drive forward with the ball on the left flank, providing Spurs with the energy they needed to keep the pressure on United's backline.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR VS. MANCHESTER UNITED MATCH STATS

Possession: Tottenham Hotspur 55%-45% Manchester United

Shots: Tottenham Hotspur 10-5 Manchester United

Shots on target: Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 Manchester United

Corners: Tottenham Hotspur 5-3 Manchester United

Fouls: Tottenham Hotspur 10-8 Manchester United

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WHAT NEXT?

Tottenham Hotspur's first game back from the international break is against London rivals Arsenal on November 23, but they then face another difficult task given they travel to play the winners of the Champions League Paris Saint-Germain three days later.

As for Manchester United, they will host Everton in the Premier League on November 24, before then playing Crystal Palace on November 30 at Selhurst Park.

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke is on track to return sometime after the November international break, boss Thomas Frank has revealed.

Spurs are set to welcome Manchester United to London on Saturday, and the match could have significant ramifications on the race for the Champions League.

The hosts will have to overcome a number of injuries in the forward line if they are to beat United, including to attackers James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

Fans had hoped that centre-forward Solanke would have been able to make his return from an ankle injury on Saturday having not featured for the club since August 23, but Frank confirmed the forward needs more time to recover.

The Tottenham boss insisted that the Englishman will not be rushed back from injury, telling reporters: "I do hope [to see him this year]. I would say let’s see what happens after the international break. We are still going steps forward. It’s on track so far.

"The international break will be the big deciding factor because we have two weeks there to push in the next steps. As I say, it's going forward. Just to take it instead of the questions every single time because it was clearly that he was not ready before the international break."

Solanke scored nine goals and provided three assists in 27 Premier League appearances last season, and his return to the squad would be a welcome boost.

When could Dominic Solanke return to the Tottenham Hotspur squad?

Tottenham's first game after the international break comes against rivals Arsenal on November 23, but even if Solanke is ready to feature, he is unlikely to start.

The 28-year-old is also unlikely to start three days later in the Champions League given they will take on Paris Saint-Germain, a clash that will require the Londoners to play at their best.

Perhaps Solanke's first start back from injury will come against Fulham on November 29, though it is likely to be some time before the Englishman is ready for two matches in a week.

Will Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United?

United have been at their best this season when they have been able to defend in a deeper block, something they are likely to be able to do on Saturday given they are the away side.

Spurs' home record is far from perfect, with the club drawing one, losing two and winning one of their past four at the stadium, emerging as victors in four of their eight games at home in 2025-26.

Chelsea won 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on November 1, and they managed to restrict Frank's side to just three shots.

Tottenham will have to find ways of breaking down Ruben Amorim's visitors, but they will no doubt find it difficult to create chances with so many key attackers injured.

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Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to match a 65-year winning record when they pit their wits against Manchester United in Saturday's early Premier League kickoff.

The Lilywhites welcome the Red Devils to North London rejuvenated thanks to an emphatic Champions League win, thrashing Copenhagen 4-0 in the league phase earlier this week.

Spurs memorably punched their ticket to the 2025-26 Champions League courtesy of their 1-0 Europa League final triumph over Ruben Amorim's side, who also experienced little domestic joy against Ange Postecoglou's team last season.

As well as overcoming Man Utd in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, Tottenham did the double over the Red Devils in the Premier League, following up a 3-0 Old Trafford win with a 1-0 home success.

The hosts are therefore just 90 minutes away from a slice of club history, as victory on Saturday would mark the first time ever that they have beaten Man United in three consecutive Premier League matches.

Tottenham aiming for 65-year record in Man Utd Premier League clash

Spurs have not strung together three straight league wins over Man United since between 1959 and 1960, earning 5-1, 2-1 and 4-1 victories against the Red Devils during that stellar sequence.

On each occasion, legendary Tottenham manager Bill Nicholson got the better of Sir Matt Busby, whose star man Sir Bobby Charlton was also powerless to prevent Spurs winning three on the spin.

Sixty-five years later, Thomas Frank not only aims to secure Spurs' third consecutive Premier League win against Man United, but also extend the Lilywhites' unbeaten streak against the Red Devils to eight games in all tournaments.

Tottenham have won five and drawn two of their last seven matches with the 20-time English champions, whose most recent victory in this head-to-head came at Old Trafford in October 2022 - a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes.

However, Spurs are also at risk of equalling an unwanted record, having already lost nine Premier League home games in 2025, one short of their all-time worst of 10 top-flight losses in front of their own fans from 1994 and 2003.

Thomas Frank reveals Tottenham team news for Man Utd clash

The Europa League champions are also dealing with a potential double-figure injury crisis heading into gameweek 11, and only one of Spurs' stricken players might be back for the visit of the Red Devils.

Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus was absent from the victory over Copenhagen due to a knock, and Frank has revealed that the 25-year-old is 'touch and go' for Saturday lunchtime's battle.

However, the clash will certainly come too soon for Lucas Bergvall (concussion) and Archie Gray (calf), while Kota Takai (thigh), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Ben Davies (thigh), Radu Dragusin (knee), James Maddison (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee) and Dominic Solanke (ankle) are longer-term absentees.

Tottenham enter gameweek 11 sat sixth in the Premier League table, just one point behind fourth-placed Bournemouth but also only above upcoming opponents Man United on goal difference.

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Thomas Frank has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohammed Kudus is “touch and go” to feature against Manchester United on Saturday.Â

Spurs bounced back to winning ways after back-to-back defeats when they defeated Copenhagen 4-0 at home in the Champions League, and they will now be aiming to pick up another three points at home.Â

The north London club have failed to win in their last three Premier League home games, losing two of them, but Frank will be boosted by the return of some of his key players.Â

Ahead of the match, Frank confirmed that Kudus's availability for the game against Man Utd for the lunchtime kick-off is still pending.Â

Missing Mohammed Kudus would be a big blow for Spurs

Kudus moved to Spurs in the summer transfer window from West Ham United in a summer deal worth around £55m, and he has settled in nicely in Frank's system.Â

The Ghana international, who has recorded one goal and five assists in 15 appearances, missed Tuesday's Champions League home win over Copenhagen after sustaining a knock.Â

“Kudus is touch-and-go for tomorrow – we’ll see. Cuti (Romero) and Dest (Udogie) responded well after being out for a small spell, so fit and available," said Frank, as quoted by Sky Sports.Â

Brennan Johnson started on the right flank in his place for Kudus, and he is likely to continue if the 25-year-old remains absent against United.Â

Spurs injury latest ahead of Man Utd showdown

Frank has confirmed that Tottenham are aiming for striker Dominic Solanke to return after the November international break.

Solanke has not started a game this season, and only made three substitute appearances due to an ankle injury, but he is expected to return soon.Â

Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are long-term absentees, and they are unlikely to return any time soon.Â

Meanwhile, Spurs will also be without Lucas Bergvall, who will miss tomorrow’s game with a concussion sustained in the 1-0 defeat against Chelsea.Â

Manchester United could be without the services of both Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur in North London.

Martinez is now back in full training after recovering from the knee injury which has sidelined him since February, and the Argentina international is closing in on a return to action.

However, Manchester Evening News have reported that the centre-back was not with the Man United squad that travelled down to London from Stockport Station on Friday afternoon.

According to the publication, Mainoo was also absent, suggesting at an injury issue for the Englishman.

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim did not mention any fresh problems when he spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon, but Mainoo could have potentially since suffered a problem.

Tottenham vs. Man United: Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez set to miss out for Red Devils in North London

Jack Fletcher was pictured, though, with the 18-year-old in line for a spot in the squad; the youngster is the son of former Man United midfielder Darren Fletcher, and his twin brother Tyler Fletcher is also in the Red Devils set-up.

Mainoo has had a difficult start to the 2025-26 campaign, with the 20-year-old yet to start a Premier League match, totalling just 138 minutes across seven league fixtures.

The England international is being heavily linked with a January move away from Man United, with Napoli thought to be at the head of the queue for his services.

The 20-year-old's contract with Man United is due to expire in June 2027, although the club do have the option to extend his deal for a further 12 months until June 2028.

Amorim has big decisions to make all over the pitch for the clash against Tottenham, with Patrick Dorgu, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire and Mason Mount all pushing to be introduced back into the side following the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest last time out.

Man United are currently eighth in the Premier League table, just two points off second-placed Manchester City ahead of gameweek 11 in England's top flight.

Reported Man United squad vs. Tottenham

Lammens, Bayindir, Heaton;Â Dalot, Yoro, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Dorgu, Shaw, Maguire; Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mount. J. Fletcher; Cunha, Amad, Sesko, Mbeumo, Zirkzee

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Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur welcome Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United to North London for their latest Premier League fixture on Saturday lunchtime.

Both teams currently sit level on points after 10 matches, with Spurs in sixth and the Red Devils in eighth, and here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news for the two clubs.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs. MANCHESTER UNITED

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SPURS

Out:Â Lucas Bergvall (concussion), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Radu Dragusin (knee), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), Ben Davies (thigh), Kota Takai (thigh), Archie Gray (calf)

Doubtful:Â Mohammed Kudus (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI:Â Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha, Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Simons

MAN UNITED

Out:Â Lisandro Martinez (knee)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI:Â Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko

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