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Tottenham forward Richarlison has been ruled out for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury.

The 28-year-old is Spurs' top scorer this season with seven goals in 21 Premier League games.

Thomas Frank's side host West Ham in a London derby on Saturday (15:00 GMT) and have won just one of their past seven matches in all competitions.

They were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa at the weekend and are currently 14th in the top flight.

Midfielders Lucas Bergvall and Yves Bissouma are back available, while full-back Destiny Udogie and striker Dominic Solanke could be involved against the Hammers.

Spurs have signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 25, from Atletico Madrid for £35m with Frank hailing him as a "top signing" who is "exactly what we need".

"First and foremost he is a very good player, great experience in the Premier League, also in La Liga, captained teams," the Dane said.

"So that character, that leadership, that experience, and still young with plenty of development to reach, but coming in at a good level, bringing his pressing abilities, his directness, scoring goals, but also being able to find good positions on the pitch."

We asked for your views on what Tottenham need to do next after they completed the signing of Conor Gallagher.

Here are some of your comments:

Dan: Still need a genuinely tried and tested striker, who can hit the ground running, not one who has more sick notes than Darren Anderton and can't hit a barn door in a barn door workshop. Also need a decent top end keeper, and send Vicario out the door, because you're only as good defensively as your keeper. Having a sound keeper makes the defenders more calm and collected.

Tim: We must buy a world-class centre forward in the transfer window and l want Ivan Toney please!

David: With Gallagher and, when he returns, Maddison, backed by the two youngsters, Spurs have a chance to control midfield. Now get rid of Solanke and Richarlison, get a top-class striker as well and you start to have a midfield and front line that can win against the so-called big boys.

Former Netherlands defender John Heitinga has joined Tottenham as an assistant coach.

Heitinga started the season in charge of Dutch giants Ajax but was sacked in November following a poor start to the campaign.

He had previously been part of Arne Slot's Premier League title-winning coaching staff at Liverpool.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank said: "John is a great addition to our coaching staff. His ability, personality and character will add huge value both on and off the pitch.

"As a former defender, that will be one of his main responsibilities on the training pitch and he brings great coaching and management experiences from all levels of the game, which will really help us moving forward."

'Heitinga was a standout candidate'

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank on the appointment of John Heitinga: "It was a process we did together. Johan [Lange], Fabio [Paratici] and I were the main drivers. He was a standout candidate. He has had a top playing career but I also liked how he did after that in the academy of Ajax and on top of that had two good experiences in the Premier League with West Ham and Liverpool.

"I have met him a few times before and all the character references - he is a top guy, a top football person."

'I only focus on what I can affect'

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank on how it feels to be under pressure: "For me, I only focus on what I can affect. There is a lot of noise. I know because I've been told and I'm not stupid, we want more good results but I focus on what I can see is actually working and we have to do more of that.

"I know we need to focus on being calm and doing the right thing. If we do that, keep doing the right thing, hopefully because we do more right things - then things will turn."

'I think Gallagher can see the exciting potential in this club'

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More from Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank on Conor Gallagher and why he believes the midfielder chose Spurs: "One thing is the Premier League and the second thing is the project and opportunity here. The role he can get in the team.

"I think first and foremost as a player that can help the team with his abilities and the character he is as well. I think he can see the very exciting potential in this club."

'It is a big derby but it is all about us'

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was asked about the significance of Saturday's game: "I am happy to take that [the pressure], - it is all about how we can get the players out there full of confidence to be brave.

"Of course it's a big London derby but it is all about us. Hopefully we can add the first half against Sunderland and the second half against Aston Villa. If we can do that, put a top performance out there, we can win the game."

On whether he needs people to trust him to turn the fortunes of the club around: "Yes. I am very aware how the football world works. I know that we haven't got enough of the results we want. I can see the small steps we are constantly doing and I refer to the last six games as more positive performances - not perfect.

"There is a culture that is getting a little bit stronger and in football, sometimes momentum can change just like that. I can see small signs. The culture. The training. Thursday was very intense and focussed. We are working very hard on the offensive part of our game. It is the offensive we need to do better and that is what we are working hard on."

'Gallagher is exactly what we need'

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank on the signing of Conor Gallagher: "I think it is a top signing. I can't praise the ownership enough for doing it and getting it over the line quick.

"I think what he brings in terms of ability first and foremost is, he is a very good player with great experience in the Premier League and La Liga. He has captained two teams so that character, leadership and experience - plus he's still young with plenty of development to reach but coming in at a good level.

"His pressing abilities, directness, scoring goals but also being able to find good positions on the pitch is exactly what we need."

Leeds finally get their man

Karan Vinod

BBC Sport Journalist

Leeds United have completed the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton, with the Argentine midfielder returning to Elland Road after a move that collapsed in the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old had joined Chelsea on loan earlier this season, but that spell has now been cut short to allow him to make the switch to Leeds as Daniel Farke looks to add creativity in the final third.

The Argentine’s versatility and technical ability will be seen as a good fit for Farke’s system, especially after changing to a back three formation, and Leeds hope the move can provide added attacking impetus during the second half of the season in their push for Premier League survival.

Tottenham no longer cheating xG

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Chris Collinson

BBC football statistician

Two examples of why teams can only cheat their xG for so long are Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United this season.

Early results misleadingly suggested that Thomas Frank's team were strong Champions League contenders and Daniel Farke's side were in for a long, tough struggle.

But Tottenham's xG was far worse than their points tally implied, while Leeds' was much better.

As the season has gone on, their results (the black line below) have steadily been pulled like a magnet by their xG (the yellow line) and are now more reflective of how they've actually been playing this season.

A week of incomings at Tottenham

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It has been a busy week at Tottenham Hotspur with regard to incomings - both on the playing and non-playing staff front.

On the field, Spurs completed their first signing of the January window - bringing in England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for a fee of £35m on a five-year deal.

But there has been movement off the field, too.

On Thursday, Carlos Raphael Moersen was appointed as Director of Football Operations.

Details of his arrival come a day after it was confirmed sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave in February to join Fiorentina, although Spurs have said Moersen will fill a newly created role.

And, in the last hour, it was confirmed that former Netherlands defender John Heitinga has joined the team as an assistant coach.

Heitinga started the season in charge of Dutch giants Ajax but was sacked in November following a poor start to the campaign.

Spurs' home record under Frank

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A big criticism of Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank, more than anything else, has been their dismal home record.

Since Frank took the reins in the summer, Spurs have won just two games at home in the Premier League.

Two wins from 10 and nine points out of 30 available just simply won't cut it for a club and fanbase that have European aspirations.

Funnily enough, in all competitions the record does improve slightly.

Spurs have got a 100% record on home soil in the Champions League and also beat Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup third round, however, they were knocked out in round three of the FA Cup by Aston Villa most recently.

Premier League home record:

Wins: 2

Draws: 3

Losses: 5

All competitions home record:

Wins: 6

Draws: 3

Losses 6

Is Gallagher what Spurs need?

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Chris Adams

BBC Sport journalist

As the halfway point of the transfer window approaches, Tottenham's troubles in attack have come under the microscope. Just one win in six Premier League games sees the north London side 14th in the table, with pressure mounting on head coach Thomas Frank.

Frank's cautious approach has come in for criticism and while the arrival of England international Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid will bring proven top-flight pedigree in midfield, the jury is out on whether his attributes are likely to inspire a charge up the table.

This season, Gallagher has scored more goals, taken more shots and completed more passes per 90 minutes than Frank's current midfield options Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr or Archie Gray.

The ex-Chelsea man's passing accuracy is the best too, but barely one-fifth of his passes are played forward – the lowest percentage among those mentioned. He also ranks below all of those, bar Gray, for carrying the ball over distance and is yet to register an assist this campaign.

With a middling record in terms of through balls and chances created, Spurs fans might rightly ask if the 25-year-old, who has cost £35m, offers enough of a difference from the likes of Sarr or the on-loan Palhinha.

But with a point to prove before Thomas Tuchel names his England World Cup squad, a fired-up Gallagher could still prove a useful asset for the under-fire Frank.

ICYMI: Tottenham sign Gallagher from Atletico for £35m

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On Wednesday, Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for £35m.

Spurs beat Aston Villa to the 25-year-old's signature, with the former Chelsea player joining on a deal running until 2031.

Gallagher left the Blues for Atletico in August 2024 for about £33m, with Portugal forward Joao Felix - who has since left Chelsea - moving the other way.

Gallagher has 22 caps for England but has played only once under current boss Thomas Tuchel, featuring for 59 minutes in a 3-1 friendly defeat by Senegal.

He will hope a move back to the Premier League and impressing in Thomas Frank's side will boost his chances of making England's squad for this summer's World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Carlos Raphael Moersen as director of football operations.

Details of his arrival come a day after it was confirmed sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave in February to join Fiorentina, although Spurs have said Moersen will fill a newly created role.

A club statement added that Moersen will lead the club's football administration, player care and training ground operations, as well as joining the club's executive leadership team and overseeing women's football at the club.

Spurs have said the new position is "part of the club's approach to build a modern, high-performance football structure to drive long-term success".

Moersen previously worked for the City Football Group, most recently as director of football transactions.

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Conor Gallagher says his decision to join Tottenham proved "very easy" and the midfielder has been hailed as a player of "huge experience" by Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

On the completion of a £35m switch from Atletico Madrid, Gallagher, 25, said: "I'm so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club. I wanted to be a Spurs player and thankfully the club felt the same. It was very easy, it happened very quickly and I'm ready to get on the pitch.

"I know how great the fans are, I'm really happy to be a part of it here and want to create special moments and memories together."

Former Chelsea midfielder Gallagher made 77 appearances for Atletico, having joined in August 2024.

His arrival comes as Frank faces pressure, with Spurs sitting 14th in the Premier League and on a winless run of four matches in all competitions.

"Conor is a top midfielder, who we have worked tirelessly to add to our squad," said Frank.

"He is still young, so has plenty of room for improvement, but also has huge experience across the Premier League, La Liga and with the England national team.

"Conor has captained teams, so will bring leadership, maturity, character and personality to our dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability and eye for goal will strengthen us in a key area of the pitch.

"I'm excited about working with him every day and I know the fans will love what he will bring to the team."

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for £35m.

Spurs beat Aston Villa to the 25-year-old's signature, with the former Chelsea player joining on a long-term contract.

Gallagher left the Blues for Atletico in August 2024 for about £33m, with Portugal forward Joao Felix - who has since left Chelsea - moving the other way.

"I'm so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club," he said.

"I know how great the fans are, I'm really happy to be a part of it here and want to create special moments and memories together."

Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave the Premier League club after the January transfer window to join Seria A side Fiorentina.

The Italian first joined Spurs in the summer of 2021, but left the club in 2023 after an appeal against a two-and-a-half-year ban for alleged financial irregularities - dating back to his spell at Juventus - was rejected by Italy's highest sports court.

Paratici received the 30-month ban from world football's governing body Fifa, but worked as a consultant for Tottenham before he officially rejoined in October.

In a statement released by Spurs, he said: "I have loved my time at the club, however this opportunity, together with the need to be based in my homeland, has led me to this decision."

Reports of Paratici's return to Italy came at the end of 2025, with Spurs boss Thomas Frank saying: "We're paying his wage, he's working very hard."

Fiorentina are currently 18th in Serie A and Spurs winger Manor Solomon recently joined the Italian side on a loan deal with the option to buy.

Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, who brought Paratici back to the north London club, said: "Our management structure is designed to be resilient to personnel changes, and it will be business as usual moving forward."

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following a melee at the conclusion of their FA Cup match on Saturday.

Players from both sides were involved in a confrontation shortly after Villa's 2-1 win in the third round at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The clubs are accused of having "failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle".

Both have until Friday to respond.

Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers put Villa into a 2-0 lead at half-time. Although Wilson Odobert replied for Spurs after the break, Thomas Frank's side were unable to avoid an early exit.

Villa, who sit third in the Premier League, will host fellow top-flight side Newcastle United in round four.