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The latest Tottenham Hotspur transfer news and rumours as they prepare for their next Europa League clash
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Tottenham Hotspur return to action on Thursday night as they hunt for a much-needed victory to boost morale and their hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Europa League. Spurs are on the cusp of the top eight and will avoid a play-off to reach the last 16 if they finish inside the positions.
Ange Postecoglou’s side lost 3-2 to Everton last weekend as a poor run of form continued amid injuries to key players. Bundesliga side Hoffenheim are up next before Spurs conclude the first phase of their European campaign against Swedish side IF Elfsborg next week.
Given their host of injury problems, Spurs boss Postecoglou said after the defeat to Everton: "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."
Patrick Dorgu transfer twist
Manchester United are in talks with Tottenham and Liverpool target Patrick Dorgu but all three Premier League clubs could be gazumped by Serie A side Napoli. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli are ‘very close’ to agreeing a deal with Lecce for Dorgu. However, the picture could change if any of the interested clubs meet Lecce’s £33m valuation of the player.
GiveMeSport had named Spurs as an interested party in a transfer for Dorgu earlier this month amid injuries to Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies this season. However, it had been claimed that the £33m wanted by Lecce was more than Daniel Levy was willing to pay. The Red Devils have submitted an offer of around £23m, according to Fabrizio Romano, but that falls short of Lecce’s valuation and they are not keen to lose the player for less than they see fit.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Lecce president Sticchi Damiani said: “We met with Man United and we told them that our plan is to keep our key players, including Patrick Dorgu. We’re delighted to have Man United here to make a proposal but our target to stay in Serie A is crucial.”
Feeney signs first pro deal
Tottenham have handed 17-year-old George Feeney his first professional contract after impressing with the club’s Under-18s side this season. He has made 12 appearances, scoring twice. Feeney joined Spurs from Irish League side Glentoran in July and had been the subject of interest from Brighton, Crystal Palace and West Ham before opting to join Spurs.
Feeney, who is the son of 46-cap former Northern Ireland international Warren Feeney, made history as Glentoran’s youngest-ever goal-scorer as he scored in a a BetMcLean Cup first round victory against Dollingstown in October 2023. Feeney has represented Northern Ireland and Wales at international level. His father his Northern Irish while he was born in Wales. He also qualifies to play for England through his mother.
A Spurs statement confirmed: “We are delighted to announce that George Feeney has signed his first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old, who joined us last year from Glentoran, has been a regular starter in midfield for our Under-18s this season. To date, he has made 12 appearances at that level, scoring twice. Prior to joining us, George made 10 senior appearances for Glentoran and became their youngest-ever goalscorer when he netted against Dollingstown in the League Cup, aged 15. On the international stage, George has represented both Wales and Northern Ireland at youth level.”