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Amanda Staveley could invest in Tottenham Hotspur after leaving Newcastle United earlier this year, according to reports - and journalist Ben Jacobs has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT that the Saudi PIF advisor could join the side from the capital with a small minority stake to get the ball rolling in her newest footballing venture.

Staveley joined Newcastle three years ago and immediately oversaw a period of huge success on Tyneside, with investment steering the club away from Premier League relegation woes, before embarking on a dream campaign that saw them qualify for the Champions League within just 18 months of the takeover being completed. However, a surprise exit means that the investor is now looking for a new club - and Jacobs has delved deep into how Staveley could invest in Tottenham in a new adventure.

Amanda Staveley 'Ready' to Invest in Tottenham

A report from the Daily Mirror arose just over a week ago, claiming that Staveley was ready to get back into the English top-flight by investing in Tottenham by the end of the year - similar to how she did at Newcastle back in autumn 2021.

Staveley and husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi brokered the £305million takeover of Newcastle around three years ago, but their departure from St. James' Park means that they have now 'entered' advanced talks to buy a decent stake in the north London side.

Tottenham are looking for new money, and Staveley's consortium with Ghodoussi means that they are expected to buy shares from Joe Lewis, who has a declining influence on Tottenham, though she will turn to the Middle East once again for financial backing after doing so with Newcastle.

Jacobs: Staveley Has Two Potential Takeover Avenues

Tottenham could see new investment by January

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs stated that Staveley would have two avenues to go down in terms of investing in the club - admitting that joining the club in a similar way to how Liverpool's owners FSG currently operate may be the best strategy at present. Jacobs said:

"Staveley is quite interesting, because if we again remember that first and foremost she's a broker, for any stake she takes in a club she would always have the capacity to find other investors or scale up an investment because of her network. So this is the key thing that we have to understand with Tottenham at the moment.

"Is Daniel Levy going to entertain somebody that might buy small now without much practical or day-to-day say, but wants bigger responsibility, or stake, or other partners to come in the future?

"Or is this more like an FSG investment - surrounding a small minority stake to a more silent, strategic investor to allow the club to be on a firm financial footing - but to be run in the same way as it is now?

"And at the moment, I'm told it's the latter."

Tottenham Investment Could Massively Bolster Them

Daniel Levy isn't always the most generous spender

Tottenham have always naturally been the most prudent-spending side in the 'Big Six' in the Premier League, and especially with Newcastle and Aston Villa having spent big in recent years, the north London side do need investment if they are to keep up with the bigger sides in the Premier League.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Newcastle qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years under Staveley's control.

Daniel Levy is known for eking out a beneficial deal for himself, and so Staveley will have to pay up if she is to acquire stakes in Tottenham - but investment in the same way that she did at Newcastle will only benefit the club in the future.

Tottenham reportedly sent scouts to attend the Europa League clash between FC Porto and Manchester United, with a keen eye on the performance of Samu Omorodion, reveals Football Insider.

An eventful night at the Estadio Dragao saw an end-to-end match in which Manchester United took an early two-goal lead, before completely taking their foot off the gas, allowing their opponents to turn the game around 3-2 with goals from Omorodion and Pepe. However, a last-gasp equalizer from Harry Maguire ultimately saved Erik ten Hag from further defamation, and meant the Red Devils travelled back to England having secured three points in the competition's league phase.

Undeniably, the standout performer in the fixture, however, was Omorodion, whose impressive brace in tandem with relentless all-round play simply proved too much to handle for the Manchester United defence. The Atletico Madrid loanee has firmly placed himself on the radar of many top European clubs with his performances, now including Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham as well.

Omorodion Shines in Front of Tottenham Scouts

The Spaniard also still has admirers at Chelsea as well

As per Football Insider, Tottenham scouts were reportedly in attendance to watch Omorodion as Porto hosted Manchester United for match-day two of the Europa League, and they will undoubtedly have been impressed with what they saw. A dominant performance from the Spaniard almost sealed the three points for the Cidade Invicta, and it was evident from early on in the fixture, that Omorodion's powerful physicality would be a nuisance for his opposition defenders.

Omorodion, described as elite by analyst Ben Mattinson, was practically within reaching distance of a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea reportedly close to booking a medical as well. However, the transfer ultimately broke down due to contract disagreements and the 20-year-old instead chose to spend the season on loan in Portugal with Porto. Despite this outcome, the Blues remain interested in the striker's signature, and could potentially return to the negotiation table in the future, but may face new interest from Tottenham, among others.

Spurs coughed up £65 million for Bournemouth target man, Dominic Solanke, who has settled in well at the north London club so far. With three goals and two assists in eight outings across all competitions, the Englishman has successfully led the line for a new-look Tottenham attack, but Postecoglou seemingly wouldn't mind adding some firepower to his options. Although a difficult deal to strike, Omorodion would certainly be an excellent coup for the club.

Tottenham Also Interested in Highly-Touted Angel Gomes

The Lille star recently earned a second call-up to the senior England international squad

Meanwhile, another talent Tottenham are interested in acquiring is Lille midfielder, Angel Gomes, who has been excelling in the French top-flight lately. The 24-year-old made heads turn after he earned a maiden call-up to England squad, and he could be set for a move overseas, with several Premier League clubs alongside Spurs reportedly in the race, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle.

The Red Devils youth academy graduate was previously dubbed as "excellent" by England's interim manager, Lee Carsley, and also concluded the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season with the most assists among all players in the division. His talent is undeniable and with under a year remaining on his current contractual terms, a transfer away from the Pierre Mauroy Stadium is looking increasingly inevitable.

Tottenham Hotspur's players have been questioned by former Arsenal legend Alan Smith for their mentality and ability to fold easily after squandering a healthy 2-0 lead against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon to lose 3-2 on the south coast.

Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had fired Tottenham ahead in what looked to be a continuation of their strong form in recent weeks, in what was a dominating first-half for Ange Postecoglou's men - but an 18-minute collapse against the Seagulls saw Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck all get their names on the scoresheet to turn the game around, in which Tottenham couldn't respond to record their third loss in the Premier League this season. And Smith has taken aim at their stars for chucking the game away, branding them as 'losing their heads and resilience' in a result that sees them sit ninth in the top-flight standings.

Smith: Tottenham 'Lost Their Heads' Against Brighton

The London outfit threw the game away under seemingly no pressure

Speaking live on Sky Sports, Smith slated Rodrigo Bentancur for not doing enough to prevent a cross, before stating that Tottenham had 'lost their heads' in their battle to claw the game back and secure all three points after a solid start on the south coast. The former Arsenal star said, via BBC Sport:

"How Rutter wiggled away from three players on the right-hand side of the box is beyond me. He had no right to keep going. Bentancur does nowhere near enough, and Danny Welbeck cannot believe the space. He cannot believe he got a free header... Unbelievable!

"Who would have seen this at half time? Tottenham have lost their heads, they've certainly lost their resilience."

Tottenham Continue to Throw Away Points

That is already five dropped from winning positions this season

It's not the first time Tottenham have lacked bottle in a big game under Postecoglou. Drawing 1-1 vs Newcastle United earlier in the season, Tottenham were dominating but conceded a cheap goal to lose 2-1 on Tyneside, whilst a similar scenario happened vs Leicester City - although they were able to hold onto a draw against the Foxes.

Last season saw similar results; they were leading Chelsea 1-0 at home before two red cards at home saw the Blues eventually prevail with a 4-1 win in north London, and just five days later they blew a 1-0 lead in stoppage time against Wolverhampton Wanderers to lose 2-1.

A similar collapse vs West Ham United just three weeks later proved that there needs to be an added backbone to their squad - though that will likely come with experience. Defensively, their first-choice side includes a backline of 25-year-old right-back Pedro Porro, two centre-backs who are aged just 26 and 23 in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and a left-back who is only 21 years old in Destiny Udogie.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham have already thrown away five points from winning positions in the Premier League - though that tally was 20 last season.

As a result, the experience is naturally not going to be there in a young back line. If they can iron out those mistakes going forward, Tottenham could have the formula for a winning side in the future - but for now, they need to work on seeing games out with only Fraser Forster, Ben Davies and Son Heung-min over the age of 30 and offering any sort of nous.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou admits his team’s second-half performance against Brighton falls at his feet.

The Lilywhites initially took the lead through Brennan Johnson in the first half, and James Maddison extended their lead to two before the break. However, it took Yankuba Minteh just minutes in the second half to pull a goal back.

Georginio Rutter levelled the scoreline just before the hour mark, and Danny Welbeck put the hosts ahead minutes later. It was a remarkable turnaround from the hosts after such a disjointed start to the game.

Postecoglou Takes the Blame for Brighton Defeat

Spurs conceded three in the second half

After such a positive showing against Manchester United last time out in the league, Spurs failed to back things up with a similar performance against Brighton on Sunday. Despite leading for most of the game, a second half capitulation inflicted a third defeat of the season on Postecoglou’s side.

The manager conceded post-match that the responsibility falls at his feet. In an interview with BBC Match of the Day, the Australian hinted complacency may have played a part in the defeat.

Postecoglou said:

"Maybe we just thought we’d roll out there and play well again and that’s not how it works and we paid for it. We’ve conceded before but it is how you react and our reaction wasn’t what it should be. It’s a bad day for us and when it’s a bad day the responsibility falls at my feet."

Spurs Face Competition for Target

They have been linked with Eberechi Eze

In other news, Spurs will face fierce competition if they’re to pursue a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to reports. Football Insider claims Premier League rivals Liverpool are the latest club to join the race for the 26-year-old, but Newcastle United and Tottenham are also keen on signing the attacker.

The article claims a £68million release clause will become active in the summer of 2025, but by next summer, he will have just two years remaining on his current deal. Eze joined Palace from Queens Park Rangers back in 2020, and he last signed a contract extension in November last year. His current deal expires in the summer of 2027.

It is for that reason Palace could reportedly be willing to accept offers in the region of £50-60million next year if they are unable to agree fresh terms with the player. They will, however, be unwilling to entertain any negotiations in the January transfer window.

Palace have already sold one big star in Michael Olise. The 22-year-old was linked with a number of clubs over the summer, but he opted to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich in a £50million deal. Defender Marc Guehi has also attracted interest from a number of clubs following his standout performers for England at Euro 2024.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Timo Werner has been slammed for his poor end product following his team’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton on Sunday evening.

It was the dream start for Ange Postecoglou’s side at the Amex as Brennan Johnson fired them in front shortly after the 20-minute mark. James Maddison then made it two 10 minutes later.

The second half was a different story entirely as the hosts pulled one back minutes after the break through Yankuba Minteh. Goals from Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck then made it 3-2 with 20 minutes left to play.

Werner Slammed by Pundit

The forward started against Brighton

One player that had a difficult game was forward Werner. The 28-year-old made his second Premier League start of the season against Brighton, but was substituted for Pape Matar Sarr with a little over 10 minutes left to play.

Former Chelsea midfielder, now pundit, Craig Burley didn’t hold back in his criticism of the Germany international. In a post shared on social media platform X, Burley slammed the forward’s finishing and branded it as ‘poor’.

"Timo Werner’s end product really is poor."

Werner did register an assist for Maddison’s goal in the first half, but his poor final ball cost Spurs chances earlier in the game. A similar criticism was levelled at him following their victory over Manchester United, as he squandered two one v ones against Andre Onana.

The forward joined Spurs from RB Leipzig on loan in January, and that was extended to run until the end of the 2024/25 season. As part of the agreement with the Bundesliga club, Tottenham have the option to buy Werner for £8.5million next summer.

Werner had a previous spell in the Premier League with London rivals Chelsea between 2020 and 2022. He scored 23 goals in 89 appearances, and was sold back to Leipzig two summers ago for less than half of what Chelsea initially paid for him.

Johnson Equals Kane Record

He scored in the first half against Brighton

Johnson had a slightly more positive afternoon, despite the defeat against Brighton. He fired Spurs in front after 20 minutes following a through ball from Dominic Solanke. With his first touch, Johnson tucked his effort into the bottom corner to give the visitors an early advantage.

The 23-year-old has now scored six goals in his last six appearances for Spurs across all competitions. As reported by the Daily Mail, this matches club legend Harry Kane, who was the last player to find the net in successive games back in 2019, and he did so across three separate competitions.

Prior to Sunday’s meeting with Brighton, Johnson had scored in their last two league games against Manchester United and Brentford, their two Europa League games against Qarabag and Ferencvaros, as well as their Carabao Cup victory over Coventry City.

Johnson joined Spurs from Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest back in September 2023, having progressed through his former club’s academy ranks. He signed a long-term deal with Spurs, and his current contract is set to expire in 2028, with the option of a further year.

Tottenham are admirers of Lille star Angel Gomes and the club are seriously considering making a move to sign him in 2025, former England and Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has told Football Insider.

The 24-year-old is attracting plenty of suitors across Europe with his performances, and with under a year remaining on his contract, a switch away from the French outfit is growing increasingly likely. The former Manchester United academy graduate made his full England debut last month, earning plaudits for his performances after being given his maiden call-up by Lee Carsley.

Tottenham Eyeing Move for Angel Gomes

The Englishman is reportedly "an option" for midfield

Speaking to Football Insider, former Spurs goalkeeper, Paul Robinson insisted that Angel Gomes would be a fantastic coup for Tottenham, and his sources within the club were also on a similar page.

"He’s certainly a player that would make the team better without a doubt. I think he’s proven himself on the international scale, and Lee Carsley obviously has a lot of faith in him because he’s a good player. Given his age, I think he can only get better.

“I think you’d have to look at him a bit higher up the pitch.

"An attack-minded midfielder is something Tottenham will be looking at alongside James Maddison, and, from what I hear from people at the club, Gomes could definitely be an option."

Gomes initially burst through the ranks in Manchester United's youth academy, even making 10 appearances for the side, before ultimately switching to Lille on a free transfer. After an initial loan with Portuguese outlet, Boavista, the Englishman then made his breakthrough in the Lille first team, making 30 appearances across all competitions. Last season was his best in a Les Dogues shirt however, as Gomes racked up eight assists, ranking as the joint-highest in the entire league.

For his country, Gomes has been ever-present in the England youth set-up, winning the 2017 Under-17 World Cup and the 2023 Under-21 Euros. Now on the cusp of breaking into the senior team, he has made two appearances, including one start, in the previous international break earlier this season, and could be set for more in October.

Gomes' quality isn't in question, but with under a year remaining on his current contract in Ligue 1, a plethora of clubs are lining up in the hopes of acquiring his signature, including Tottenham. In particular, Manchester United are weighing up a possible return for the midfielder and Newcastle are also reportedly in the race.

Tottenham Face Transfer Interest from Real Madrid for Pedro Porro

The Spaniard has impressed so far this season

Elsewhere in the wide areas, Tottenham could see themselves in negotiations with Real Madrid, with Pedro Porro reportedly emerging as a transfer target for the Spanish behemoths, according to CaughtOffside. It is understood that Liverpool ace, Trent Alexander-Arnold, remains a primary choice for the right-back position amid his contract uncertainty, however should this approach fall through, Madrid may turn to the Spurs right-back instead.

Porro has impressed this season, fitting in to more of an inverted role within Ange Postecoglou's system. After a relatively shaky start to his time in north London, supporters will be pleased to see him settle in well at the club, and a player of his caliber will undoubtedly be difficult to replace.

A slightly alleviating factor, however, is that Spurs could demand as much as £58 million for the Spaniard - a reasonable profit from the initial £44 million they paid in 2023, which should help fund a search for a successor.

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Brighton on Sunday for their next Premier League game, but the Lilywhites will have to do so without their captain, Heung-Min Son, after Ange Postecoglou confirmed the South Korean will not be fit in time.

After a disappointing start to the campaign, which saw Spurs drop points against Leicester City, Newcastle United, and fierce rivals Arsenal, Postecoglou's men have now gone on a five-game unbeaten run. Progress in the EFL Cup, back-to-back wins in the league, and two wins from two in the Europa League have certainly lifted the mood around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the club will be looking to keep that momentum going when they visit the Amex Stadium this weekend.

However, this will now be the third game where the North London side cannot call on their skipper to lead the line, as Son's hamstring issue will keep him out of action until after the international break.

Son Sidelined for Spurs

Tottenham captain will not be fit for next game

Son had featured in all of Tottenham's games this season, until he had to pull up in the 70th minute of the Europa League clash with Qarabag on September 26. Though it was initially thought the 32-year-old was feeling fatigued, it would now appear his condition is more serious.

In his latest press conference (via Football.London), Postecoglou was asked about his injury list, and confirmed that no new issues had arisen after the trip to Hungary on Thursday, but that Son would be unavailable for the weekend.

Postecoglou said:

"First things first, last night, all good. Obviously, fairly tired but physically no issues from last night’s game. Then, out of the guys who sort of stayed back, Destiny [Udogie] we think will be okay. We have training today and tomorrow so he has to get through that.

"Sonny unlikely. He’s pushing hard, but I just don’t think the turnaround will be quick enough for him to be available at this stage. And then that’s it, the others are kind of long-term."

Postecoglou Has a Decision to Make

Postecoglou must choose between experience and youth

Postecoglou will now have a big decision to make regarding who starts the game against Brighton. Timo Werner has started on the left-wing for the last two games, but has come in for criticism for his inability to take chances in front of goal.

Instead, many Spurs fans will be crying out for Postecoglou to hand a first Premier League start to teenage sensation Mikey Moore. The 17-year-old academy product started the Europa League tie against Ferencvaros on Thursday night and proved he is more than ready for first-team football. Indeed, the young winger created chances, played with bravery and adventurousness, and handled the physicality of the game, too.

Whether Postecoglou will trust Moore from the start in the league against considerably more dangerous opposition like Brighton remains to be seen, and the likelihood is that the Spurs boss will lean on the more experienced Werner for one more game.

Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold for years now, but the Spanish side may be tiring of their pursuit, as they are now considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro instead.

Alexander-Arnold has long been mooted as the most talented right-backs in world football, and historically, Madrid only want the best of the best. With the experienced Dani Carvajal now heading towards his 33rd birthday, the La Liga giants are looking to the future and are hoping to line up his successor for the full-back role. Given Carvajal's dedicated service to the club, and the fact he is captaining the team regularly this season, Madrid need to get this next signing right.

Despite the rumour mill consistently spinning in the direction of the Liverpool star, it has now emerged that Porro is being lined up as an alternative option.

Pedro Porro Could be a Target

The Spurs ace has impressed this season

After a shaky start to his Spurs career upon joining in January 2023, the Spanish defender has adapted to the English game quickly, and is now flourishing as an inverted full-back under Ange Postecoglou.

Porro's form has now caught the eye of Real Madrid, according to CaughtOffside, who claim Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of the 25-year-old's skills and sees him as the ideal option if a move for Alexander-Arnold fails.

The report suggests those at the Bernabeau are already prepared for their pursuit of Alexander-Arnold to come to nothing and now have a plan in place to bring Porro to Madrid instead. It is thought the Lilywhites are concerned they will now lose Porro, who has quickly become one of the best right-backs in Tottenham's history, as he may want to return to his native homeland in Spain.

According to CaughtOffside an offer of around £54 million could be enough to tempt Spurs into discussing a deal. However, it is said this latest bit of speculation could be Real Madrid's attempts to push Alexander-Arnold into a decision.

Is Porro the Best Right-Back in the Premier League?

Spaniard leading the way in statistics

Pedro Porro has been flying of late, as one of the most creative and confident members of Tottenham's in-form side in recent weeks. He's also just been called up to the Spain squad for the first time since March 2024.

As per statistics from DataMB, Porro is officially the highest-rated full-back in the Premier League so far this term, and even leads the way across all of Europe's top five leagues when it comes to crossing, passes into the penalty area, and deep completions.

If he continues in the same vein for this season and beyond, there is no doubt Porro will be included in the conversation as the best right-back in the world. But, if he doesn't win some trophies at Spurs soon, the lure of a club like Real Madrid may be too much to ignore.

Key Takeaways

Tottenham beat Ferencvaros 2-1 in Budapest tonight in the Europa League.

Yves Bissouma thrived in midfield for Spurs in the game, winning 10 ground duels.

Postecoglou faces a selection headache ahead of Brighton on Sunday after Bissouma's excellent display against the Hungarian side.

Tottenham Hotspur's positive start to their Europa League campaign continued as they narrowly beat Hungarian side Fernecvaros 2-1 in Budapest on Thursday evening. The North London outfit fielded a team consisting of four teenagers, in what was a slightly disjointed performance in Eastern Europe.

In spite of the home side coming out of the blocks quickly and looking like the more threatening team early on, Spurs took the lead midway through the first half when Pape Matar Sarr capitalised on a defensive mix-up to slot beyond goalkeeper Denus Dibusz. In a largely uneventful second period, substitute Brennan Johnson continued his fine goal-scoring form by bending in off the post late on, before Barnabas Varga netted a consolation in the dying embers of the encounter.

The result leaves Tottenham second in the Europa League table for the time being, having accumulated maximum points thus far, with tricky games against AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray to come in their next two fixtures.

One man who has received praise for his contribution to the triumph in Hungary is Yves Bissouma, with the midfielder staking his claim to start on the weekend in the Premier League against his former club Brighton. The Malian produced a dominant display in the middle of the park, and the stats reflect this, in what was a good night for him.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Yves Bissouma won more ground duels against Ferencvaros than any other Tottenham player (10).

Bissouma Thrived Against Ferencvaros

He won ten ground duels

Having started just two Premier League games out of Spurs' opening six, Ange Postecoglou appears to have lost some faith in Bissouma, opting to deploy a midfield trio of Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski in recent matches, in an attempt to improve Tottenham's offensive prospects.

The 28-year-old was an unused substitute on the weekend during the Lillywhites' 3-0 win over Manchester United, and was banned for a game earlier this season after posting a video of himself consuming 'hippy crack'. He's also suffered an injury issue that kept him out for a short period after the last international break, in what has been a disruptive start to the season for the midfielder.

However, tonight could represent a turning point in the campaign for the ex-Lille man. With a SofaScore rating of 7.5, Bissouma's performance was impressive on the statistical front, with only Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro and Pape Sarr managing high ratings out of the cohort that started the game. Earning a purported £55,000 a week, a modest wage in comparison to the likes Romero and Porro, he's arguably delivering above what you'd expect.

Completing 89% of his passes, Bissouma was secure in possession, and drove Spurs up the pitch on numerous occasions, with his three completed dribbles seeing him manipulate the ball out of tricky situations and launch dangerous attacks.

However, it was the defensive side of his game that was perhaps more impressive. The mobile midfielder won a staggering ten ground duels, four more than any other player in a Spurs shirt. He also made five tackles, three interceptions and two clearances, constantly sweeping up Ferencvaros attacks and preventing them from exposing a high Tottenham line in transition.

This immense defensive contribution was integral to the traveling side claiming all three points, and arguably made his display the most important of any Spurs player, given the margins were ultimately tight in regard to the outcome of the game.

Bissouma Gives Postecoglou Headache

There's serious competition for places

Against United at Old Trafford on Sunday, Postecoglou's offensive set-up produced a mesmerising display, tearing Erik ten Hag's men to pieces in front of their own supporters. Such was the emphatic nature of the performance, pundit Micah Richards described Postecoglou's tactical choices against the Red Devils as a 'masterstroke', waxing lyrical about the midfield dynamic deployed by the Australian.

Bentancur sat at the base of the midfield, delivering a showing labelled 'excellent', with Maddison and Kulusevski pulling the strings in front of the Uruguayan. With all three purring in the north-west, contributing to a free-flowing and fully functional attacking outing, it'll be difficult for Postecoglou to mess with this formula and drop one of the three for the trip to the Amex this Sunday.

However, Bissouma's performance in Budapest surely merits a start against the Seagulls. The former Brighton man's defensive nous would provide extra stability in midfield for the Lillywhites, and Postecoglou must be deliberating making a change in this area to accommodate him.

An alternative option could be to drop one of the forward players - perhaps the out of form Werner - and move Kulusevski out wide. Regardless, with Spurs now on a run of five consecutive victories in all competitions, seclection headaches are inevitably developing for Postecoglou, and he'll certainly view this as a positive.

Ange Postecoglou has added three fresh faces to his Tottenham Hotspur squad for their Europa League clash with Ferencvaros, with talented youngsters Alfie Dorrington, Dante Cassanova, and Damola Ajayi all in the mix for minutes against the Hungarian champions on Thursday night.

The Australian tactician could make significant changes to his matchday squad, with usual academy players Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear also travelling with the team, according to football.london journalist Alasdair Gold.

The trio of Dorrington, Cassanova, and Ajayi have been added to the Europa League B list for youngsters and will all be hoping to be included among the 12 substitutes on the bench for the game.

Moore and Lankshear both got the nod in the 3-0 victory against Qarabag last week, while Moore also made an appearance off the bench, coming on for Dominic Solanke in the 85th minute.

Tyrese Hall and Luca Gunter were also added to the squad list for the game against the Armenian champions, but Postecoglou opted for only 10 substitutes last Thursday.

Spurs Seek Second Victory in Europe

Take on Ferencvaros in Hungary

Spurs will be looking for their fifth win in a row across all competitions when they travel to the Groupama Arena in Budapest, with Ferencvaros now standing in Postecoglou side’s way.

Since suffering back-to-back Premier League defeats against Newcastle and Arsenal, Tottenham have turned the corner with an emphatic run, topped off with a 3-0 rout of Manchester United on Sunday.

The win at Old Trafford saw Spurs climb the league table, sitting eighth after six rounds of matches, with 10 points collected from a possible 18.

A clash in Hungary will potentially offer Postecoglou a chance to field a more rotated squad ahead of another tough Premier League encounter at Brighton on Saturday, which will be their final test before the October international break.

This will be the first time Spurs have played Ferencvaros in their history, while Postecoglou himself has faced the Hungarian side in his managerial career, leading former club Celtic to two victories in the 2021/22 Europa League group stage.

Radu Dragusin is suspended for the fixture on Thursday, while Richarlison and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined with injuries.

Werner Poised to Start on Thursday

A confidence boost for the German

Timo Werner is expected to retain his place in Postecoglou’s starting line-up on Thursday to face Ferencvaros, after getting the nod against Manchester United on Sunday, GIVEMESPORT journalist Dean Jones has revealed.

The German international was an unexpected inclusion for the Premier League clash four days ago when Heung-min Son was ruled out with an injury, and he is now anticipated to start in the midweek Europa League fixture.

Werner has played a total of 208 minutes across six matches this season and is yet to record a goal or assist, having missed a couple of good opportunities during the 3-0 win at Old Trafford.