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Tottenham Hotspur striker Randal Kolo Muani has trained in a mask he had fitted to help protect his jaw ahead of the derby against Arsenal on Sunday, according to the Telegraph.

The Spurs forward had to wear a specially fitted mask to protect his jaw after his injury against Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the international break.

Muani did not require surgery in a boost for the Lilywhites but it remains to be seen whether or not the club and the player believe he could feature against the Gunners.

Initial reports had suggested that the Frenchman could miss up to eight weeks, but Tottenham could have him available even this weekend.

Spurs manager Thomas Frank could do with such a boost as getting a result against Arsenal would be huge.

Tottenham have the best record away from home in the Premier League this term, but beating the league leaders at Emirates Stadium will not come easy.

Muani’s return to training is good news, and a late call would likely be made on his availability for the game.

The likes of Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son once played for Spurs wearing a mask, and the France international could get the green light and wear one against Arsenal if he is fit enough to play.

Tottenham need their best players for such a huge game, but they may opt not to risk the Frenchman if it is not safe for him to feature.

Frank will have to choose between Richarlison and Mathys Tel to lead the attack if Muani is not available, and the Spurs boss will be praying Dominic Solanke returns to action sooner rather than later.

There is a possibility that Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard could be available for the Tottenham Hotspur game on Sunday, according to Hand of Arsenal.

Hand of Arsenal is a Gunners account and insider famous for breaking some major transfer news about the North London club and is followed by the likes of Dharmesh Sheth, Charles Watts, Miguel Delaney, Fabrizio Romano and Sami Mokbel on X.

They have proven to be a trusted source concerning all things Arsenal, and they have claimed this afternoon that it will be a late call for the Norwegian.

Odegaard has not played for the Emirates Stadium club since he was withdrawn against West Ham United on October 4.

He has missed seven games across all competitions for Arsenal since then and was not included in the Norway squad for the last round of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

The 26-year-old was not spotted in training yesterday and had appeared to be out of the North London derby.

However, Odegaard could get to play against Spurs and manager Mikel Arteta will be keeping his cards close to his chest in his press conference tomorrow.

The Gunners boss is not one to reveal the whole truth concerning the availability of injured players, and everyone will have to wait to see what happens on Sunday.

Sweden international striker Viktor Gyokeres remains a doubt for the game, while Germany international attacker Kai Havertz is out following a relapse.

Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli could be available for the game, with the latter spotted in training yesterday.

Arsenal will look to pick up all three points against Tottenham as they look to consolidate their place at the top of the Premier League table with a much-needed win.

Having Odegaard and others back for such a crucial game will be a huge boost for Arteta, and the Arsenal boss will be hoping for more injury boosts ahead of the festive fixtures.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has revealed that he is slowly edging closer to a comeback from a long-term injury.

The 28-year-old has played just three games for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club this term, with his last appearance coming in the 2-0 win over Manchester City on August 23.

The Athletic claimed Solanke will not be available when Arsenal host Spurs on Sunday or for Wednesday’s Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain in France.

Tottenham play next on November 29 when they host Fulham, and should the game come too early for him, a December return is guaranteed.

“It’s been very difficult,” Solanke told The Athletic earlier this month concerning his recovery.

“At first, I didn’t think I would be out for too long but we didn’t really understand the extent of the injury. I was trying to get back as quickly as I could but it didn’t happen, so I had to have surgery. Since then, I have been working to get back.

“I’m not putting a timeline on it because I’ve been telling everyone ‘I’m going to be back soon’ for the last few months. I’m taking it day by day but hopefully I won’t be much longer.”

Spurs have struggled in front of goal in the absence of Solanke, with Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison and Mathys Tel failing to step up.

The Netherlands international centre-back Micky van de Ven has been Tottenham’s highest goalscorer across all competitions so far in 2025-26, with six goals to his name.

That speaks volumes and Solanke will be raring to go once he returns to action as he dreams of making the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The Tottenham striker was an unused substitute in manager Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia earlier this year in March.

The next international break is in March 2026 and Solanke has to make that squad if he wants to be at the tournament in June, and he has around three or four months of action to prove himself.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to hand midfielder Yves Bissouma a new contract to prevent him from leaving for free next summer, according to the Daily Mail.

His current deal with Tottenham expires at the end of the season, and the club is ready to exercise the one-year option to preserve his value if they cannot sell in January.

However, it is worth noting that Spurs activated this clause in Son Heung-Min’s contract before his eventual departure in July.

All signs point to Bissouma never playing for Spurs again, but they want insurance.

The 29-year-old was poor last season, and many expected he would be sold this summer, but he stuck around because clubs weren’t willing to take the punt on him.

He failed to convince Spurs boss Thomas Frank this season and angered the Danish tactician by coming late to one too many team meetings.

He was dropped for the Super Cup final and has been injured since, leaving him unable to feature for the North London club.

Tottenham will listen to offers for Bissouma in January, with Fulham showing interest in signing him, although they will be disappointed they couldn’t snap him up for free.

Still, the decision to trigger the extension carries its own risks.

Bissouma attracted virtually no serious suitors when Spurs were prepared to offload him for a modest £10 million, and there is no guarantee that the situation has changed.

If clubs were unwilling to gamble on him at that price, they may be even more hesitant now, given his recent form, disciplinary issues, and injury record.

Tottenham may hope the extra year protects his value, but it could just as easily leave them saddled with a high-earning squad player they cannot shift.

With Bissouma on a sizeable salary and little evidence of a market developing for him, Spurs could find themselves stuck with an unwanted asset.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres remains a doubt for the weekend when the Gunners host Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, according to Hand of Arsenal.

Hand of Arsenal is a Gunners account and insider famous for breaking major transfer news about the North London club and is followed by the likes of Dharmesh Sheth, Charles Watts, Miguel Delaney, Fabrizio Romano and Sami Mokbel on X.

They have proven to be a trusted source concerning all things Arsenal, and they have claimed this morning that the Sweden international is very likely to miss the North London derby.

Gyokeres played the first-half to help the Gunners to a 2-0 win over Burnley earlier this month but was withdrawn at half-time due to a knock.

The Arsenal summer signing missed the games against Slavia Prague and Sunderland AFC and could now be unavailable against Spurs.

The Gunners were hoping he would be available for selection, but it appears the game will come too early for him.

Arsenal have some injury boosts as Noni Madueke is expected to return having come close to making the matchday squad against the Black Cats.

The attacking trio of Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard could also be available in a much-needed boost for manager Mikel Arteta.

Victory over Tottenham will come in handy and help the Gunners strengthen their position at the top of the Premier League table.

Being without Gyokeres for the game is a huge blow but Arteta has Mikel Merino to call upon in the position.

The Spanish midfielder has been in a rich vein of form in front of goal this term, with nine goals to his name for both club and country since August.

He could be deployed to lead the line against Spurs as Havertz is unlikely to start even if fit, while Gyokeres still have plenty of time to recover before the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Mathys Tel has continued his scoring run on international duty.

The Tottenham forward bagged the winner as France Under-21s beat the Faroe Islands 1-0 to reclaim top spot in their European Championship qualification group.

Tel had netted the opener for Spurs in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United and followed it up by scoring another vital goal that will boost his confidence.

Despite a tough start to life under new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, he is quietly reiterating his importance with back-to-back goals now.

The winner on Monday evening takes his tally for the France Under-21 set-up to 12 goals in 20 appearances.

He had bagged in both appearances for France during the last international break.

Tel has now scored two goals in 249 Premier League minutes for Spurs, bouncing back from the disappointment of being dropped from the Champions League squad.

The 20-year-old will hope for more minutes to prove his worth for Spurs, and his recent goal contributions will undoubtedly put him in Frank’s reckoning.

Tel must be eager to nail down a starting berth on the left flank, but will take opportunities to lead the line for Spurs if they arise.

Spurs teammate Wilson Odobert also got vital minutes in his legs during the win, coming from the bench to give France a different threat.

Elsewhere, Tottenham playmaker Xavi Simons also scored to help the Netherlands book their place at the 2026 World Cup.

Simons, who is yet to open his account for Spurs, bagged the third goal in the 4-0 rout of Lithuania.

The Dutchman picked up the ball in the inside pocket, cut in a bit and rifled a shot beyond the goalkeeper.

Simons will hope to carry that form back to Spurs as they prepare to take on arch-rivals Arsenal in the North London derby this weekend.

Simons has struggled to make an impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but will hope this goal sparks a turnaround.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

His ‘stellar performances have put Tottenham on notice’ following an impressive start to life in Belgium.

The Spurs target joined Club Brugge this summer and has become a mainstay in the side domestically and in the Champions League.

The 20-year-old is naturally a gritty, tough-tackling defensive midfielder who can take on a more box-to-box role.

Stankovic is sturdy in the air and solid on the ground.

The son of former Inter Milan legend Dejan Stankovic, he is also technically sound, showing a good understanding of the game.

During his successful loan spell with Luzern last term, he demonstrated a knack for scoring free kicks.

However, Spurs are not alone in the race for his signature. Inter have two buyback clauses inserted in his deal and are considering triggering one.

Newcastle have also been put on notice, and with the youngster continuously impressing, expect more clubs to enter the frame for his signature.

Tottenham desperately needed a midfielder of Stankovic’s ilk last summer before signing Joao Palhinha on loan.

While Palhinha does fill the role with aplomb, he is 30 years old, and Spurs need a younger understudy to take the mantle when he is unable to play.

Stankovic’s arrival would also have serious implications for Yves Bissouma’s future in North London.

The Malian was initially expected to rotate with Palhinha, but his form collapsed last season, producing a string of calamitous displays.

He received a clean slate under the new Spurs boss, Thomas Frank, yet irritated the manager by arriving late to meetings.

Injuries have since derailed his campaign, and there is a growing sense within the club that he will be moved on next summer.

Stankovic, with his discipline, tenacity and tactical maturity, profiles as the ideal replacement and a natural understudy to Palhinha.

His signing would effectively signal the end of Bissouma’s Tottenham career, while giving Tottenham a long-term solution in the heart of midfield.

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of the winter transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

Spurs wanted to sign the 25-year-old Ghana international last summer, but snapped up Mohammed Kudus instead.

Semenyo has since signed a new five-year deal with the Cherries, but Spurs are looking to sign another forward in January.

He bagged 13 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances last season and has added six goals and three assists in 11 Premier League games this term.

Spurs are not the only club keen on securing his services. Liverpool and Manchester City are also monitoring his situation.

He is expected to leave the Cherries, but luring him away halfway through the season could prove tricky as the club have started the season on a solid note under manager Andoni Iraola.

Tottenham and other suitors may need to wait until the summer to have a realistic chance of signing him.

However, nothing can be ruled out as Ghana’s failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations makes Semenyo more attractive to interested clubs.

Spurs are aiming for a top-five finish in the Premier League and are eyeing more major silverware this term after winning the Europa League last season.

They need to strengthen their squad to boost their chances, and signing Semenyo would be a step in the right direction.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall has returned to London, where he will continue rehabilitation after leaving Sweden’s training camp.

The Tottenham ace will not be available to play in the men’s national team’s next two matches.

Bergvall had suffered a concussion as Tottenham lost to Chelsea on November 1. National team manager Stefan Pettersson confirmed Bergvall’s setback during training.

He said (via SportBladet), “We had agreed with Tottenham’s doctor to do some tests during the week and then run at full speed so that Lucas would feel it properly.

“When there was a reaction, there was no hesitation. We don’t want to take any risks.”

The ‘intelligent‘ central midfielder already missed games against Manchester United and Copenhagen before the international break.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank will hope to have him ready for the derby against Arsenal on November 23, but it is unclear whether he will be fit to feature.

Tottenham have won just one of their last four games and desperately need to get back on track.

Frank needs all hands on deck when they face the table-toppers, and Bergvall would be a massive miss if he is not ready for the game.

He is a dynamic midfield option for Spurs, and carries a threat even when he comes off the bench.

The energetic engine room operator has emerged as a solid player since his switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Unfortunately, Tottenham are dealing with a raft of injuries again. Besides Bergvall, Randal Kolo Muani and Mohammed Kudus are sidelined.

Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Ben Davies and Kota Takai are also struggling with injuries.

Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are out for the foreseeable future due to long-term injuries.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a massive boost with Radu Dragusin nearing full fitness.

The club confirmed that the 23-year-old centre-back has taken a major step forward in his recovery after featuring for Tottenham in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient earlier today.

Dragusin got his first taste of action since suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury earlier this year and lasted 45 minutes on the pitch.

Having returned to full training in recent weeks, Dragusin’s comeback has been handled carefully by Tottenham’s medical staff.

After spending months on the sidelines, the Romanian international is now edging closer to full fitness, with the club keen to avoid any setbacks as he rebuilds his match sharpness.

Dragusin has taken part in Tottenham’s first team training over the past couple of weeks. However, the club’s relentless fixture schedule has made it difficult for him to slot back into sessions.

Manager Thomas Frank has had to balance recovery days and tactical preparations with Tottenham playing a match every three days, so finding a spot for Dragusin to fit in has been difficult.

However, the friendly fixture was a valuable opportunity for the defender to regain rhythm and confidence in a competitive setting.

During the upcoming international break, Dragusin is expected to join Romania’s squad for a brief training stint.

He isn’t expected to feature in their two World Cup qualifiers, but the short spell will allow him to continue his recovery in a familiar environment and ease back into full-speed football.

Both Tottenham and the Romanian national team believe it’s a smart move that will help the centre-back’s overall progress and get him back up to speed sooner rather than later.

Once he’s back in the capital, Dragusin will resume training at Hotspur Way ahead of Tottenham’s blockbuster North London derby clash with Arsenal in the Premier League on November 23.