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Tottenham Hotspur are ‘still considering’ rivalling Aston Villa for a centre-back, but there is a ‘big loan fee’ that is being demanded, according to The Guardian.

Spurs have just brought in Kevin Danso from French side Lens on loan with an obligation to buy, but they could still do more defensive shopping.

Ange Postecoglou wants to shore things up at the back and Danso may not be the only fresh face at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Monday night.

Spurs are considering rivalling Aston Villa for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, with Villa having trouble closing the deal due to the high loan fee demanded.

Unai Emery has spoken to Disasi and he is happy to make the move, but Spurs could come in strongly.

Postecoglou has seen his defensive options regularly stretched throughout the season due to repeated injuries.

The Australian does not want to be short of bodies again as he fights to keep Spurs away from the drop zone.

The Lilywhites could be in for a busy deadline day as things stand as they also chase attacking players.

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A Tottenham Hotspur star has ‘deep respect’ for the manager of a club keen on signing him, but there is ‘zero chance’ of a winter transfer window move.

Spurs are stepping up their efforts in the transfer market as the window approaches it climax and are set to sign defender Kevin Danso from Lens.

They have already landed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and boss Ange Postecoglou wants another attacker in through the door.

One of their own attackers is a wanted man though as it is suggested Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with Heung-Min Son in Istanbul.

However, a move now looks off the table.

Son has ‘deep respect’ for Mourinho, according to Korean journalist Jason Lee, but he will not be able to agree to join the Yellow Canaries now.

Tottenham are currently short in the forward department and they do want to lose their captain Son in this window.

It is suggested there is ‘zero chance’ that a move can happen now.

The summer though could be a different story.

Son has been a regular in Ange Postecoglou’s squad and has netted six goals while assisting six times for Spurs in the league this season.

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Wolves have been informed ‘in the last few moments’ that Kevin Danso is going to Tottenham Hotspur, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

An agreement is in place between Wolves and French side Lens for Danso to move to Molineux on loan until the end of the season.

The defender has been expected at Molineux on Sunday to complete his medical and then put pen to paper to the loan deal.

Spurs, in desperate need of a centre-back, have jumped into the race though and were trying to hijack Wolves’ swoop.

It appears they have now succeeded as Wolves have been informed that Danso is going to Tottenham.

The lure of linking up with Ange Postecoglou in north London appears to have been too good to turn down for the Austria international.

Whether there is time for Wolves to respond and try to wrestle Danso back to Molineux remains to be seen.

Danso has been looked at by a host of clubs in the transfer window, with both Aston Villa and Juventus holding talks about potentially signing him.

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Tottenham Hotspur are making a late move to try to hijack Wolves’ swoop for a centre-back they are closing in on.

Spurs are in trouble at the wrong end of the Premier League table and Wolves’ win over Aston Villa on Saturday means they are just five points ahead of 17th spot.

Ange Postecoglou has been keen for signings, but so far Daniel Levy has only been able to hand him goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

Now Spurs are trying to hijack Wolves’ swoop for Lens defender Kevin Danso, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Wolves have a loan agreement in place with Lens for Danso, who is expected to be put through his medical checks by the club on Sunday.

However, Tottenham are making a late move and seeing if they can tempt the Austrian to move to north London instead.

It is unclear whether they will be able to turn Danso’s head so late in the day.

The defender was also wanted by Aston Villa and Juventus, but unless he has a change of heart now Spurs are in the race will join Wolves.

Sunday appears set to be key in seeing if the defender entertains Spurs’ offer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make an enquiry to Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho, according to talkSPORT.

Spurs have been having a massive injury crisis going through their team with the backline being the most affected area.

The north London club’s attack has also suffered bruises and they have been looking to bring in a new forward to back Ange Postecoglou

Spurs wanted to sign Randal Kolo Muani but he ended up at Juventus and now Bayern Munich’s Matthys Tel has also made it clear that he does not want to join them.

Tottenham have now shifted their focus and have been credited with a link with Red Devils man Garnacho.

The Argentine has been linked with a possible exit from Old Trafford, with Napoli having worked on a deal for him, while Chelsea are also keen.

However, Ange Postecoglou’s side have not made any enquiries for the 20-year-old Argentina winger.

If Spurs do hold an interest in landing Garnacho then they have yet to tell Manchester United about it.

And the clock is ticking down on the transfer window.

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Tottenham Hotspur are in contact with AC Milan regarding a possible deal for Aston Villa target Fikayo Tomori, but it is suggested it would be ‘complicated’.

Despite a rampant injury crisis sweeping through Tottenham, the club have only added goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to the ranks so far.

Ange Postecoglou wants to add a defender to their squad to give option and depth to his backline, with options being explored.

Tottenham have a longstanding interest in former Chelsea star Tomori, who currently plays for Italian giants AC Milan.

The 27-year-old centre-back is also on Aston Villa’s list of targets, with Unai Emery desperate to bring in a centre-back amid Diego Carlos’ exit.

Now, according to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia, Tottenham have taken the first steps to establish contact with AC Milan for Tomori.

Tomori has been a bit part player for AC Milan this season and the player wants to leave to secure regular game time.

However, despite that, it is claimed that a deal would be ‘complicated’.

It is unclear whether AC Milan will be willing to part ways with the defender in the ongoing window.

Now with deadline day approaching, Tottenham will have to move quickly to seal a deal if possible.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have tabled an offer for Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who Tottenham Hotspur have an option on, though their offer falls short of the Spanish club’s valuation.

The Premier League strugglers are making last-ditch attempts to find a replacement for Mario Lemina, who is bound for Saudi Arabia, as well as to strengthen their squad.

While a move for Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko is being worked on, yet another option has been identified by the Wolves hierarchy.

US midfielder Cardoso has left an impression on the Wolves scouts and with the transfer window rapidly drawing to a close, they have even gone on to table an offer for him.

According to Spanish journalist Ivan Quiros, Vítor Pereira’s team have offered a €20m fee for the player, though Real Betis are asking for €10m more.

Cardoso is a player that Tottenham boast an option on.

While selling Giovani Lo Celso to Betis last summer Tottenham negotiated an option to buy Cardoso next summer for a set fee of €25m.

It remains to be seen whether Wolves are able to overcome every stumbling block to secure the player before Monday’s deadline.

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Tottenham Hotspur are close to sealing a move for Manchester City’s young prospect Daniel Batty, who is currently undergoing his medical in London, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The teenager performs the number ten role for Manchester City’s academy and is a regular for their Under-18 team.

This season, he has played in 17 Under-18 Premier League matches for the Cityzens, scoring two goals and setting up three more for his team-mates.

Top prospect Batty has also featured in the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup.

However, he is not currently in the frame to get into manager Pep Guardiola’s senior team mix and he is heading elsewhere.

Tottenham have identified his potential and are now close to luring him away from Manchester.

They have agreed to pay Manchester City a £500,000 transfer fee and have also promised future add-ons with a sell-on percentage as well.

‘Medical ongoing’ is the verdict for the teenager, who will look to pass his tests with the London-based side before penning a contract to join Tottenham’s youth ranks.

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Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg

Competition: Europa League

Kick-off: 20:00 UK time

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has picked his team and substitutes for tonight’s Europa League meeting with Elfsborg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs start the night sitting in sixth spot in the league phase table and are well placed to make sure they finish in the top eight to book a last 16 spot.

Whether Spurs need to win remains dependent upon other results, but Postecoglou will want to take no chances and will demand three points.

Visitors Elfsborg are scrapping to hold on to their spot in the playoff round and arrive in north London having won three, lost three and drawn one of their games so far.

In goal for Spurs tonight is Brandon Austin, while in defence Postecoglou picks Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies.

Midfield sees the Spurs manager go with Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, while Lucas Bergvall and Mikey Moore support Richarlison and Heung-Min Son.

If Postecoglou needs to shake things up then he has options off the bench and they include Dejan Kulusevski and Will Lankshear.

Tottenham Hotspur Team vs Elfsborg

Austin, Porro, Gray, Van de Ven, Davies, Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall, Moore, Richarlison, Son

Substitutes: Forster, Whiteman, Hardy, Dragusin, Cassanova, Bissouma, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Ajayi, Kulusevski, Scarlett, Lankshear

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Tottenham Hotspur have begun direct negotiations with Bayern Munich for Manchester United and Arsenal target Mathys Tel.

The 19-year-old winger is unhappy with his situation at Bayern Munich and wants to leave on loan before the window closes.

Tel has no shortage of suitors, with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal all in the mix for his signature, while Chelsea are also keen.

It is suggested that among Tel’s suitors, Tottenham have been most active in recent hours.

Tottenham technical director Johan Lange has travelled to Germany to hold talks with the Bundesliga giants regarding a possible deal.

According to German broadcaster Sky Deutschland, Spurs have now started direct negotiations with Bayern Munich regarding Tel.

Tottenham want to be decisive and quick as they look to beat off competition from rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

It has also been suggested that Ruben Amorim’s side are looking for a loan deal to take Tel to Old Trafford.

As suitors in the ongoing window line up for the 19-year-old winger, he has yet to decide where he wants to go.