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Football London reporter Alasdair Gold has confirmed that Tottenham defender Kevin Danso is set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Bournemouth.

Danso arrived in the January transfer window from French side Lens, and due to the lack of options at Spurs, he's been forced to play almost every single minute. The likes of Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero have struggled with fitness over the last few months, meaning the signing of Danso was essential and he's become a key player earlier than he perhaps should have.

It looks as though the hefty number of minutes in quick succession may have caught up with him as he becomes the latest Tottenham player to suffer a fitness problem.

According to Football London reporter Gold, Danso is now set for a spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury suffered against Bournemouth.

"Understand Kevin Danso could be set for a spell on the sidelines for Spurs after picking up an injury during Sunday's match. More below."

It looks as though Danso is set to miss the second leg of their Europa League tie against AZ Alkmaar. Danso was spotted heading straight down the tunnel after Spurs' clash with Bournemouth in the Premier League at the weekend, but thankfully for Postecoglou, Romero and Van de Ven and both back and available.

It feels like one in one out for Tottenham at the moment, and Postecoglou might be thinking that he's not going to have a fully fit squad at any point during the season. With Spurs knocked out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup while also struggling in the Premier League, all their hopes are resting on the Europa League.

The north London club go into the second leg 1-0 down after losing away from home after Lucas Bergvall scored an own goal in the opening game. After the second leg against Alkmaar, Spurs have a short trip to Fulham in the Premier League, followed by the international break, which gives them a chance for some of their injured stars to rest and recover.

Tottenham Hotspur could make a fresh attempt to sign Dusan Vlahovic after Juventus have indicated that the long-term Hotspur Way target will be put on the market for a bargain fee when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Dominic Solanke became Spurs' club-record acquisition when he completed a £65million switch from Premier League rivals Bournemouth in August, boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to make his side more of an attacking force ahead of his third campaign in the hot-seat.

Mathys Tel could be acquired on a permanent basis, thanks to his initial loan move from Bundesliga table-toppers Bayern Munich including a £45million option to buy, but Tottenham are refusing to rule out the possibility of bringing in another centre forward when the opportunity arises in the coming months.

Spurs May Win Race for Bargain Vlahovic Deal

Serbia international's valuation has dropped ahead of summer

Tottenham could make a cut-price move for Vlahovic when Postecoglou goes in search of additional firepower in the summer, according to GMS sources, as Juventus have decided that they will listen to offers at a reduced rate after being unable to convince him to sign a new contract.

The striker is on course to enter the final 12 months of his deal, which allows him to pocket in the region of £315,000-per-week, when the transfer window reopens and that has resulted in his current employers being concerned that they may see him head through the exit door as a free agent at the end of the next season if they do not cash in.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have considered attempting to lure Vlahovic to north London and, after seeing him rack up 16 goal contributions this season, suggestions that he could be secured for a fee as low as £25million has made him an even more attractive option.

Spurs were beaten to the Serbia international's signature when he joined Juventus from domestic counterparts Fiorentina for £66.6million in January 2022, but he has remained on their radar and there is poised to be an opportunity to pounce for a fraction of the price in the coming months.

Although the Bianconeri are seeking £35million for Vlahovic, GMS sources have learned that he could be allowed to join Tottenham or another admirer for less than that figure as senior figures in his current surroundings have conceded it is an ambitious valuation when there is so little time left on his contract.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Dusan Vlahovic has been averaging a goal every 165 minutes in Serie A this season

Postecoglou Facing Competition for Vlahovic

Host of Premier League rivals alerted to marksman's availability

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are at risk of facing stiff competition for Vlahovic's services if they choose to head to the negotiating table as Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United and Everton have also shown interest to varying degrees and may reignite their pursuit due to his availability.

Postecoglou and members of Spurs' recruitment department are aware that they could find themselves dragged into a bidding war for the 25-year-old, who has been described as 'world-class' by Bologna chief Vincenzo Italiano, after Juventus' reduced demands have put suitors on red alert.

Tottenham have discovered that Vlahovic is further than ever from signing a new contract at Juventus, GMS sources understand, and head coach Thiago Motta is intending to bring in a replacement after also being impressed with Randal Kolo Muani's impact since his mid-season loan arrival from Paris Saint-Germain.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are not on course to seal Harry Kane's return in the summer as he is expected to remain at Bayern Munich, resulting in Postecoglou assessing his options and contemplating the best way to make his side more formidable in attack heading into next term.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 11/03/2025

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is on course to be handed the opportunity to complete the signing of Kingsley Coman at the same time as tying up a permanent deal for Mathys Tel when discussions are held with Bayern Munich in the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Having developed a fruitful relationship with the Bundesliga table-toppers after sanctioning Harry Kane's £100million move to the Allianz Arena in August 2023 and allowing Eric Dier to follow in his footsteps to Bavaria, Spurs took advantage when the winter transfer window was open for business.

The north Londoners eventually managed to acquire Tel on an initial loan deal which includes a £45million option to buy, bolstering Postecoglou's attacking options for the remainder of the campaign, and Tottenham are poised to also have Coman pushed in their direction by Bayern Munich.

Spurs On Course for Chance to Recruit Coman

France international will be discussed as possible acquisition

Tottenham are set to be offered the chance to land Coman when they hold end-of-season talks with Bayern Munich over the permanent acquisition of Tel, according to GMS sources, as the German heavyweights are keen to allow him to embark on a fresh challenge ahead of next term.

The 28-year-old wide forward has been unable to make himself one of the first names on the team sheet since Vincent Kompany was installed as his current employers' head coach last summer, leading to there being a willingness to listen to offers as low as £30million when suitors can pounce in the summer.

Although GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have not made a final decision on whether they would be eager to hand Coman an exit route when he is pushed in their direction, the north Londoners are being alerted to his availability after remaining an attacking threat for Bayern Munich.

Meeting the France international's wage demands could be a significant stumbling block for Spurs as he pockets in the region of £275,000-per-week, but he may come to terms with the fact that he needs to lower his pay package in order to rediscover his best form after it has become clear that he will be put up for sale.

Tottenham are in the market for further attacking reinforcements regardless of whether Tel remains in the capital, GMS sources have learned, and Coman has been pinpointed by Bayern Munich as an asset they could cash in on as they need to recoup funds to enable them to reshape their squad in preparation for the 2025/26 campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kingsley Coman has been averaging a goal every 260 minutes in the Bundesliga this season

Postecoglou Wanting to Sign Tel Permanently

North Londoners has seamlessly adjusted to life in new surroundings

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham want to take advantage of the option to buy Tel at the end of the loan agreement as there is confidence behind the scenes that there is still bags of potential to unlock after he has seamlessly adjusted to life in England, increasing the possibility of him being prepared to extend his stay in north London.

But Spurs will still contemplate recruiting Coman, who has been described as 'unbelievable', as Postecoglou is determined to bring in further strength in depth after seeing his side fall adrift of the European qualification spots when he was forced to contend with an injury crisis earlier in the campaign.

Tel is being viewed by members of Tottenham's coaching staff and hierarchy as an attractive option on the left flank at a time when there is growing uncertainty over captain Heung-min Son's future, GMS sources understand, and they are eager to secure more fresh faces to ensure there is stiff competition for starting berths.

Although Spurs could raid Bayern Munich in the coming months, GMS sources recently revealed that Harry Kane is not poised to return to north London in the summer as he is expected to stay in his current surroundings despite being open to heading back to the Premier League before the end of his career.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 11/03/2025

Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United could face a fight to sign Antoine Semenyo in the coming summer transfer window, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT via his transfer newsletter - with Bournemouth 'fighting' to keep their star winger.

Semenyo only joined Bournemouth two years ago from Bristol City, playing a small part in keeping them in the Premier League against the odds under Gary O'Neil - but last season saw him burst onto the scene under Andoni Iraola with eight goals in 33 top-flight games, and he's continued that this time around by already bagging seven with the Cherries making a push for the Champions League.

The Bournemouth winger has taken to the Premier League with ease

That has seen interest from Newcastle, who are needing a right-winger to rival the talents of Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak in their front three, whilst Tottenham want to add to their ranks under Ange Postecoglou to continue their goalscoring demeanour, and Manchester United are in dire need of goals themselves which has thrust their name into the hat for his signature.

Semenyo is only 25 years of age, and having made an impressionable impact in the Premier League, Romano says that the trio are interested in his services - and he has told GIVEMESPORT in his transfer newsletter that although Bournemouth are expected to sell some of their stars this season after a superb campaign on the pitch, Semenyo's exit is not guaranteed - with the Cherries set to 'fight' to keep him on their books.

Romano said when asked about the trio of clubs, via his newsletter:

"[Milos] Kerkez, [Dean] Huijsen, Semenyo... many Bournemouth players are attracting interest, but I don't think they will sell 3–4 players. Semenyo has chances to go as interest is there, but it's not something guaranteed now, as the club will try to fight to keep him."

Newcastle sold Miguel Almiron in the January transfer window, and with Jacob Murphy acting as their only out-and-out right-winger, Semenyo would be the ideal option to have for Eddie Howe.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Antoine Semenyo has 25 caps for Ghana, scoring twice.

However, Tottenham boss Postecoglou has always had a preference for strength in numbers when it comes to his attacking talent, and United boss Ruben Amorim needs every addition he can get with his side struggling to put the ball in the net throughout the campaign.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 10-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison was once again brought on from the bench at the weekend, and former striker Gary Lineker has suggested that he thinks something may have happened behind the scenes, speaking on the Rest is Football.

Spurs rescued a 2-2 draw on Sunday after going two goals behind, with Ange Postecoglou opting to bench Maddison, alongside other senior stars including Heung-min Son, Destiny Udogie and Lucas Bergvall. Son came off the bench to score a late penalty after Pape Sarr had found the first goal for the north London club.

It was a disappointing performance from Postecoglou's side, but they showed great character to turn things around towards the end. Spurs are still struggling in the Premier League with their domestic season all but over. Everything now dress on their Europa League campaign.

Lineker Hints at Maddison Fallout

He was on the bench for Tottenham v Bournemouth

Speaking on the Rest is Football, Lineker has speculated that something may have happened with Maddison behind the scenes, hinting at a possible fallout with manager Postecoglou.

"Maddison late coming off the bench again, and when he comes on, he always looks the part, and plays some really good football. I'm a bit of a loss as what's happened there. I wonder whether there's been a bit of a fall-out."

Maddison, who joined the club for a fee of £40m, is one of the more senior players at the club after an influx of young talents arrived through the door. The English midfielder hasn't started as many games as he might have hoped this season, which is interesting considering the injuries throughout Postecoglou's squad.

The 28-year-old has started 17 Premier League games this season, coming off the bench nine times. With 14 goals contributions in that time, with only Son managing more, there's no doubt he's a player Postecoglou should be looking to build his team around.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to test Bournemouth’s resolve with a £33.5 million bid for their star attacker Antoine Semenyo, according to CaughtOffside.

For Spurs, it has scarcely been the season that they would have expected at its opening. Their squad has been ravaged by injury, particularly within their defence and goalkeeping options, which has contributed massively to their stuttering form across the campaign.

At the time of writing, Spurs sit 13th in the Premier League table, with qualification for Europe from the English top flight looking more unlikely with each passing day. The club are also out of both domestic cup competitions, leaving the Europa League as the only feasible trophy that they could win this season.

Even that, however, is not something Spurs fans are massively optimistic over, particularly after the Lilywhites fell to a 1-0 defeat against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their round of 16 clash, which has seen pressure continue to mount on manager Ange Postecoglou.

It is apparent that Spurs are a team in dire need of further reinforcements and if reports are to be believed, they already have their eye on a player to bolster their attacking ranks in the summer transfer window.

Spurs Keen on Semenyo

Others could depart for the Bournemouth star to arrive

According to CaughtOffside, Antoine Semenyo is of considerable interest to Spurs. The Ghanaian international has been an "absolute star" for Bournemouth this season according to Jamie Redknapp, having become a crucial cog in Andoni Iraola’s system, the Spaniard having guided the Cherries to a position from which they can genuinely contend for Europe.

Semenyo is comfortable playing anywhere along the attacking line, something that would be of great benefit to Postecoglou, who has a clear appreciation for versatility. Semenyo would also offer more attacking depth for Spurs, just as Southampton's Tyler Dibling would, who Spurs are also reportedly interested in. It has also been reported that Semenyo would only become a top target for Spurs if there was a departure first, who would most likely be Richarlison.

Since moving to London from Everton, Richarlison has struggled for consistency and could be sold to facilitate a move for Semenyo, who has captured the eye of many elite clubs in England. Were Spurs to acquire his services, it would be nothing short of an exceptional addition to their team.

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Southampton star Tyler Dibling has emerged as a potential option for Bayer Leverkusen ahead of next season, despite Tottenham Hotspur still being considered frontrunners for his signature, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

Dibling has quickly become one of the most exciting young talents in world football after bursting onto the scene at St Mary's. The England youth international has stood out in a struggling Southampton side, who sit at the bottom of the Premier League table.

If the Saints do suffer relegation to the Championship, which is looking increasingly likely as the weeks go by, you'd imagine Dibling will be searching for a return to England's top flight as quickly as possible.

Leverkusen Join the Race to Sign Dibling

Tottenham still frontrunners

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Dibling is now being considered by Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window. The highly-rated youngster has been tracked by several Premier League clubs, with Tottenham Hotspur widely considered frontrunners for his signature. However, with the summer transfer window approaching, the Bundesliga is becoming an increasingly viable destination.

Spurs have been working hard to land Dibling, believing his valuation should be closer to £40 million rather than the £50 million price tag Southampton have reportedly placed on him. But while negotiations continue, Leverkusen’s interest has thrown a potential curveball into the mix.

The German giants are already bracing for a battle to keep hold of some of their biggest stars, with playmaker Florian Wirtz among those linked with a high-profile departure. If Wirtz does move on, Dibling could be seen as a promising addition to bolster their attacking ranks.

Despite the links, sources remain skeptical about whether Leverkusen’s interest will actually come to anything, but it's given something for Tottenham to think about in their race to secure his signature in the summer transfer window.

With Leverkusen’s potential involvement, Tottenham may now feel the pressure to accelerate negotiations and get closer to Southampton’s asking price. Whether or not the Bundesliga side make a move remains to be seen, but he's certainly going to be in-demand as we head towards the summer.

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If you're a member of Generation Z (between the late 1990s and the 2000s), you probably grew up watching Wayne Rooney's exploits. Particularly those achieved during his time at Old Trafford - not forgetting his successful spells at Everton and D.C. United.

Well established in the pantheon of Manchester United's greatest players ever, the Liverpool native took advantage of the 13 years he spent there to establish himself as the club's all-time top goalscorer (253 goals in 559 appearances). It's a prestigious record, not to mention the numerous trophies he helped to win ,including the Premier League and Champions League. In short, an exceptional football player.

And while some observers now place him at the top of their ranking of the best English footballers of all time, Rooney does not consider himself to be the best to represent the Three Lions. And he even has a very specific idea of who could hold to this honorary distinction.

Wayne Rooney Named Harry Kane as England's Greatest Ever Player

The Tottenham legend has embraced a brilliant career

Invited by The Overlap podcast in 2024, the former Red Devil named Harry Kane as the greatest English player of all time. His comments were full of praise for his former England team-mate, and even surprised the show's presenter, Gary Neville.

I think he’s incredible. The goals he scored, assists… Now he’s added over the last few years as well. For me, I’d probably say he’s England’s greatest ever player [...] With Harry, there’s never an issue. You see that he’s ultra-professional and never misses a game.

And whether or not you agree with Rooney, you will find it difficult to question the professionalism and the level reached by the England captain. A truly complete centre-forward, Kane left his mark on the history of both the Premier League, where he is the second-highest scorer in history, and Tottenham Hotspur, where no-one has scored more goals (280 in 435 games) than him in over 140 years of existence.

At Bayern Munich, where he has now been playing for almost two years, the serial goalscorer has not taken long to win over his new fans either, with almost supernatural statistics. A brilliant career, then, which has so far been marred only by a lack of trophies. But 2025 could well prove to be the right year for the British striker.

Where Does Kane Stand With England National Team?

Here too, the striker ranks among the very best

Kane's career with the England national team has been exceptional. At nearly 32, the Walthamstow native is England's all-time top scorer, ahead of Rooney. He has been wearing the Three Lions colours since 2015 and has 69 goals in 103 appearances.

Captain of the team that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, where he finished top scorer, he also led his side to the finals of the Euros 2020 and 2024, the outcomes of which ultimately proved unfortunate for Gareth Southgate's men. The 2026 World Cup could well be the perfect opportunity for him to take his revenge.

Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Brentford boss Thomas Frank after some more poor form from current boss Ange Postecoglou, according to reports - with the Bees boss having 'been discussed' among Tottenham chiefs as a potential replacement for the beleaguered Aussie, who suffered another poor result in midweek.

Frank's record in the Premier League stands at 49 wins in just 142 matches since Brentford won promotion in 2021, an incredible tally for a club that originally spent prudently to keep themselves in the top-flight - and that could shine in his favour should the Tottenham job become available.

Report: Tottenham 'Interested' in Thomas Frank

The Lilywhites suffered yet another defeat in midweek

The report from TBR Football states that Tottenham chiefs were 'deeply concerned' at their loss to AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening, telling Postecoglou that the result was 'unacceptable' - and that has seen links to other managers flood in.

One of those is Frank. The Dane has supposedly 'been discussed' within circles at the north London outfit, and he is a name that is admired among the club's top brass, having dragged Brentford from mid-table in the Championship to comfortably safe in the Premier League, in what will now be their fifth consecutive season in the top-flight should they survive relegation as expected.

The report further states that although the club haven't directly told Postecoglou that he will be sacked if they don't win the Europa League, they have voiced their concerns over the performance - and if they fail to overturn a 1-0 deficit to make the quarter-finals, it will end all hopes of winning silverware for the 17th consecutive season.

Brentford, meanwhile, sit five points clear of Tottenham in the Premier League table, with a positive goal difference and one of the best home records in the division, alongside Arsenal and Nottingham Forest - and in the 2022/23 season, they came within two points of securing European football for the first time in their history under Frank's tutelage.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Thomas Frank has won 11 of his 28 games in the Premier League this season.

Boasting an impressive style of play that includes pragmatism, counter-attacking and fast, passing play to suit whichever opponent they play, it would be a stark contrast from Postecoglou who tends to stick to his principles by playing one certain way.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 09-03-25.

Tottenham and Bournemouth will go head-to-head in the Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon as both sides look to climb up the table.

Ange Postecoglou's side have lost each of their last two games without scoring a goal following their 1-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday, while Andoni Iraola's side are in a bit of a rut after defeat in their last two Premier League games but earned a win on penalties against Wolves to progress into the FA Cup quarter-finals in their last clash.

Both teams are dealing with some injury concerns which leaves the managers with some decisions to make, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the sides to line up.

Tottenham Team News

Kulusevski ruled out

Postecoglou has been able to welcome several stars back from injury in recent weeks, but has now lost playmaker Dejan Kulusevski to a foot injury until after the international break.

Dominic Solanke returned in midweek but was forced off just minutes later and is a doubt to face his former club, but Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven are pushing to be involved after returning to training in recent weeks.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou shared an update on his squad.

"With Dom [Solanke], I think he got a knee into the back so it's probably a bit sore. It's a knock so hopefully it settles down pretty quickly.

"I'm not really sure [on Davies]. He's training at the moment so we will see how he feels. He's definitely progressed and he feels good, so we will see how we go in the next 24/48 hours. He has a chance (for Sunday) but we will see how he goes.

"They [Romero and Van de Ven] have a chance. To be honest, when I saw the pitch the night before, I pretty much made up my mind - I wasn't going to risk them.

"Last night, it wasn't a great pitch. It wasn't steady under foot and it wasn't a game where I needed to expose them.

"(With) a couple of extra days training and recovery, hopefully both are in line to feature."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Bergvall to be axed

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Johnson, Maddison, Son; Tel.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Spence (DEF), Gray (DEF), Van de Ven (DEF), Bergvall (MID), Sarr (MID), Odobert (FWD), Werner (FWD), Moore (FWD).

Spurs are likely to make some changes to their side from midweek to freshen things up, with Cristian Romero making his long-awaited return in the centre of defence.

£250,000-per-week duo Van de Ven and Timo Werner are likely to be on the bench for the game, with struggling forwards Mathys Tel and Heung-Min Son likely to keep their place in attack.

Bournemouth Team News

Christie and Araujo doubtful

The Cherries have come out of their slump without a striker but Iraola still has some issues to deal with. Ryan Christie is dealing with pain and Julian Araujo as started training again since suffering his injury in November, but neither are likely to play in this game.

Enes Unal, Adam Smith and Marcos Senesi are all still injured, while defender Illia Zabarnyi serves the final game of his suspension.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Iraola shared an injury update on his squad.

“No, not that I think. The ones that were available are continuing to be available and there is nothing new, no.

“Ryan [Christie] has something chronic and is dealing with some pain.

“It’s a situation that we will have to manage day by day; I’m not ruling him out.

“I trust Ryan a lot because he knows his body. Some days he comes in and is feeling well, and he trains and he feels well, sometimes he comes in and is in pain.

“It’s not an easy situation to deal with during the season and he probably needs some rest but, obviously, he wants to continue playing.

“It’s a situation that we have to continue dealing with and we will continue trying to make him play, especially if he is in a good mood like he is now.

“He [Araujo] went to Finland last week and he passed all of their tests, he’s started training but he’s not feeling 100% still.

“He will have to wait a little bit more as it’s a long rehab from surgery; it’s one thing the surgeon giving the green tick but then you have to [train] and feel the confidence. He will need a little bit more time.”

Bournemouth Predicted XI

Evanilson to lead the line

Bournemouth Predicted XI: Kepa; Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Scott; Ouattara, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.

Bournemouth Predicted Substitutes: Dennis (GK), Akinmboni (DEF), Soler (DEF), Winterburn (MID), Tavernier (MID), Brooks (MID), Sinisterra (FWD), Jebbison (FWD), Silcott-Duberry (FWD).

The Cherries have got some injury issues in the squad at the moment and it has limited Iraola's options to choose from. Summer signing Evanilson is fit again and should keep his place in the team alongside Justin Kluivert, but Luis Sinisterra and Marcus Tavernier are likely to be on the bench.