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Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on a reported transfer target ahead of their Europa League clash v Hoffenheim

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a Europa League clash with struggling Bundesliga side Hoffenheim as they seek a morale-boosting win that could help get their season back on track.

Spurs' campaign hit a new low on Sunday as they lost 3-2 to Everton at Goodison Park. Ange Postecoglou has a number of injury issues to contend with but there was some light at the end of the tunnel on the fitness front after Radu Dragusin, Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero were seen in training on Wednesday.

Spurs have the chance to seal a place in the top eight of the Europa League and with it earn an automatic spot in the round of 16 along with around £1m in prize money. If they finish between ninth and 24th, they will enter a two-legged play-off for a knockout stage place.

Hoffenheim have lost nine of their 18 Bundesliga games this term, winning just four times. In the Europa League, they have won just one of their six games. Spurs final league phase game is next week against IF Elfsborg who have won just two of their six games - presenting the North London outfit with a huge chance to clinch a place in the top eight.

Spurs trying to add to squad

After the loss to Everton on Sunday, Postecoglou revealed the club were working on bringing players in but nothing was close. The Australian said: "It was pretty evident before [that we need reinforcements]. Apart from Rodrigo [Bentancur], no one really is due to come back. The club is well aware of our situation and they're doing their utmost. As far as I know there’s nothing imminent, but hopefully before the end of the window something comes up.

"But I have a responsibility with the group of players I have. That’s what I have to focus on and I’m determined to get us out of this. We're asking massive jobs of 17 and 18-year-olds to try to win games for us. It's more about getting the players help, not for me. I still believe the responsibility lies with me to get this right, whatever the circumstances are. I’ve still got to steer us through with the cards we’ve been dealt."

Defensive 'target' agrees move to Turkey

Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce confirmed on Wednesday that Paris Saint-Germain player Milan Skriniar was making his way to Turkey to finalise a move. Skriniar had been linked with Tottenham, after reporter Ben Jacobs reported on X over the weekend: "Milan Skriniar remains an option for Spurs. Spurs considering an initial loan, but PSG want Skriniar's exit to be permanent."

It appears that Spurs offer of a loan was not enough for PSG to sanction a move, as Fabrizio Romano has reported that Fenerbahce's deal to sign the player is a permanent one. He wrote on X: "Fenerbahçe agree deal in principle to sign Milan Škriniar and winning the race over more than 3 clubs! Verbal agreement to sign the player on permanent deal, not loan as offered by other clubs."

Spurs have also missed out on a deal for Randal Kolo Muani with the player joining Juventus. Postecoglou said of Spurs' interest last week: "We were in... Well, it depends what you mean for in. We've been interested and were looking at a number of players. But did we get to the point where we thought he was coming to us? No."

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