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Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Villarreal’s Álex Baena in the winter market, according to Fichajes.net.

Spurs have suffered five defeats in their last nine league games and are currently 10th in the table.

The 23-year-old’s preferred position is on the left wing but he’s operated in other attacking positions and in midfield. His profile is ideal for Tottenham because of his versatility and offensive qualities.

It’s claimed Tottenham see the Spain international as a ‘key piece to solve the problems’ that they faced in their midfield this season.

The versatile player’s deal lasts until 2028, and the report says it includes a €60m release clause. They add Ange Postecoglou’s side are considering tabling a ‘significant offer’ in the next window, without mentioning any figures.

Faced with Spurs’ interest, the Yellow Submarine could be open to a possible negotiation that could benefit all parties.

The north London club ‘dream’ of adding the player to their squad and could send a bid to Villarreal. If they were to receive an offer, the Spanish club would have to make a decision on Baena’s future in January.

Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck has ended up on Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer radar, according to InterLive.it.

Ange Postecoglou has favoured Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as his first-choice centre-back pairing at Spurs. The Argentine has been linked with a move away from the north London club.

Faced with the risk of losing Romero next summer, Tottenham are said to be searching the market for his ‘worthy’ replacement. The report states Bisseck has been identified as a target.

The Nerazzurri took the 23-year-old from Danish side AGF in July 2023. He didn’t have a prominent role in his debut season, but that didn’t stop him from receiving approaches from German and English clubs in the summer. Bisseck has started to feature regularly for the Serie A side this season. This has seen him attract interest from elsewhere.

It’s claimed Simone Inzaghi’s side have to deal with a ‘full-blown assault’ from the Premier League, where Tottenham are the only club named.

Bisseck’s profile matches Spurs’ requirements. The report further states they are ‘willing to pay’ €30m for the player. Inter, led by their president Giuseppe Marotta, are looking to offer him an improved deal.

Loaning players to Sevilla rarely works out well for either those players or the clubs who own them. Should they not shoot out of the blocks at speed then there’s rarely any patience, and if they manage to do well then any contractual agreement for a purchase price will be wholly ignored.

Brighton & Hove Albion sent Valentín Barco there for the current season, believing he’d have more chance to develop than he would with the Seagulls. Barca has failed to build on his big potential since his controversial exit from Boca Juniors and things haven’t got much better in Spain.

Ficherio, which appears to be a site decidated to Seville’s teams, states Barco is well away from the level Sevilla want and could be replaced by a Tottenham Hotspur player in January.

The gist is that Barco would be sent back to Brighton, and Sevilla would then move to sign Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham.

Reguilon isn’t being used by Ange Postecoglou this season – at all – and with a contract expiring in June there’ll be hope for a potential free transfer.

This one may require a pinch of salt, but the general gist is believable. Brighton taking Barco back and potentially sending him elsewhere isn’t the worst idea, and Tottenham may as well rid themselves of Reguilon’s wages.

Loaning players to Sevilla rarely works out well for either those players or the clubs who own them. Should they not shoot out of the blocks at speed then there’s rarely any patience, and if they manage to do well then any contractual agreement for a purchase price will be wholly ignored.

Brighton & Hove Albion sent Valentín Barco there for the current season, believing he’d have more chance to develop than he would with the Seagulls. Barca has failed to build on his big potential since his controversial exit from Boca Juniors and things haven’t got much better in Spain.

Ficherio, which appears to be a site decidated to Seville’s teams, states Barco is well away from the level Sevilla want and could be replaced by a Tottenham Hotspur player in January.

The gist is that Barco would be sent back to Brighton, and Sevilla would then move to sign Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham.

Reguilon isn’t being used by Ange Postecoglou this season – at all – and with a contract expiring in June there’ll be hope for a potential free transfer.

This one may require a pinch of salt, but the general gist is believable. Brighton taking Barco back and potentially sending him elsewhere isn’t the worst idea, and Tottenham may as well rid themselves of Reguilon’s wages.

Tottenham Hotspur face Galatasaray on Thursday in one of this round’s more intriguing Europa League matches. There’s hype building in Turkey ahead of the game, and also confidence that the Istanbul club can get a good result against Spurs.

Galatasaray are currently top of the Super Lig, with a game in hand on Samsunspor in second. They’ve scored 29 goals from ten matches so far, so will be confident of being a threat against Tottenham going forwards.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are 7th in the Premier League and their aim will be to secure top four this season, whilst hopefully, and finally, picking up a trophy along the way.

The Europa League presents a good chance for them to do that, and back up Postecoglou’s confident comments about his own personal trophy record.

Barış Alper Yılmaz has scored four of Galatasaray’s Super Lig goals this season, and is in confident mood ahead of the match against Tottenham.

The 24-year-old, who has been playing mainly from the right wing, has been speaking at a Skechers event, and Hürriyet quote him as saying: “The world knows what Galatasaray has done in Europe. We will play in a way that is worthy of that match and hopefully win and make our fans happy. We are successful as a team.

“I am also trying to help the team. Hopefully, we are aiming to be champions this year as well. It doesn’t matter to me which position I am in. Wherever my coach gives me a chance, my only thought is to contribute to my team.”

Tottenham Hotspur face Galatasaray on Thursday in one of this round’s more intriguing Europa League matches. There’s hype building in Turkey ahead of the game, and also confidence that the Istanbul club can get a good result against Spurs.

Galatasaray are currently top of the Super Lig, with a game in hand on Samsunspor in second. They’ve scored 29 goals from ten matches so far, so will be confident of being a threat against Tottenham going forwards.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are 7th in the Premier League and their aim will be to secure top four this season, whilst hopefully, and finally, picking up a trophy along the way.

The Europa League presents a good chance for them to do that, and back up Postecoglou’s confident comments about his own personal trophy record.

Barış Alper Yılmaz has scored four of Galatasaray’s Super Lig goals this season, and is in confident mood ahead of the match against Tottenham.

The 24-year-old, who has been playing mainly from the right wing, has been speaking at a Skechers event, and Hürriyet quote him as saying: “The world knows what Galatasaray has done in Europe. We will play in a way that is worthy of that match and hopefully win and make our fans happy. We are successful as a team.

“I am also trying to help the team. Hopefully, we are aiming to be champions this year as well. It doesn’t matter to me which position I am in. Wherever my coach gives me a chance, my only thought is to contribute to my team.”

Cristian Romero left the pitch after just over an hour as Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa at the weekend.

The defender had to leave the pitch injured, and there were reports in Argentina which suggested furthers tests were on the way and that it could be a bone issue.

It was then clarified that it wasn’t a break, or anything of that magnitude, and stated that the player would be out of action… but only for a period of seven to ten days.

Argentina have now announced their squad for the upcoming international break, via TyC Sports, and Romero has been included in the list.

Theoretically, that could see him join up with the World Cup winners but miss Tottenham’s matches against Galatasaray and Ipswich Town.

Ange Postecoglou will of course be relieved the injury isn’t a serious, but there’s certainly going to be some worry that he’ll joining up with Argentina immediately following his recovery.

Rest may be the better solution, but Romero pulling out of the squad would be very unlikely indeed.

Cristian Romero left the pitch after just over an hour as Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa at the weekend.

The defender had to leave the pitch injured, and there were reports in Argentina which suggested furthers tests were on the way and that it could be a bone issue.

It was then clarified that it wasn’t a break, or anything of that magnitude, and stated that the player would be out of action… but only for a period of seven to ten days.

Argentina have now announced their squad for the upcoming international break, via TyC Sports, and Romero has been included in the list.

Theoretically, that could see him join up with the World Cup winners but miss Tottenham’s matches against Galatasaray and Ipswich Town.

Ange Postecoglou will of course be relieved the injury isn’t a serious, but there’s certainly going to be some worry that he’ll joining up with Argentina immediately following his recovery.

Rest may be the better solution, but Romero pulling out of the squad would be very unlikely indeed.

Radu Dragusin started for Tottenham in their win over Aston Villa yesterday and it was a rare occurence, considering how the Romanian has been used more often in cup competitions.

Micky van de Ven’s injury meant he got his chance against Villa and it seems Dragusin will be more involved as the season goes on.

Despite that, talk of him returning to Italy refuses to go away.

La Gazzetta dello Sport today state that Juventus find the defender’s situation ‘intriguing’ and a return to the Bianconeri cannot be ‘ruled out’, especially if Juve come calling.

The report points out at the fact that Dragusin still has some admiration in his heart for the club he grew up at and he might find it difficult to turn down a move.

He has ‘very close’ affections to Juve and that can help the Old Lady sign him from Tottenham, who could be open to a loan exit.

It isn’t a simple hypothesis but there remains a possibility that Spurs could end up loaning out Dragusin. A permanent move seems to be out of the question, the report says.

Ange Postecoglou praised the defender a couple of days ago, indicating that they don’t want to move Dragusin on.

At the same time, Juve sporting director Cristiano Guintoli has been quite clear the club will try to sign a centre-back in January. Whether that defender turns out to be the 22-year-old remains to be seen.

Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to seal a 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

The clash saw Cristian Romero forced off the pitch due to an injury he picked up during a challenge with Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.

After the tie, Ange Postecoglou stated the Tottenham star suffered a foot injury and said he doesn’t have any further information about his setback.

TyC Sports now provide the latest on the Argentina international’s injury situation. The Copa América winners take on Paraguay and Peru in a World Cup qualifier later this month.

The 26-year-old’s injury ‘set off alarm bells’ at the national team ahead of the upcoming two matches. The report states he may have sustained a ‘bone injury’ on his right toe.

It’s claimed the Tottenham centre-back will undergo tests soon to find out the extent of the damage. Spurs and La Albiceleste coaching staff will be awaiting the test results.

Romero was seen leaving the pitch with difficulty yesterday. TyC Sports point that out and add the ‘outlook is not encouraging for what’s to come’, likely for both Tottenham and Argentina.

There should be better clarity on Romero’s situation in the coming hours.