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Archie Gray has been one of the few positives for Tottenham Hotspur this season

Tottenham Hotspur have had a season to forget this year under Ange Postecoglou. The North London club are in the bottom half of the Premier League and have already exited from all the domestic competitions.

However, not all is bad for Spurs fans. One of the few positives this season has been the signing and impact of Archie Gray. The 19-year-old has been a mainstay ever since he was integrated into the team by Ange Postecoglou. The Spurs manager has been challenged with many injuries this season to key players. But this has allowed Ange to utilize the youngsters even more.

Archie Gray was signed from Leeds United last summer and has made quite an impact at N17. The midfielder has been forced to play as a centre-back because of Tottenham’s defensive problems and injuries to Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin. But Gray has made that position his own.

As per Sofascore, Gray has played 36 games in all competitions for Spurs and has registered 10 key passes and also created three big chances for his team. This is quite impressive for an inexperienced centre-back. The ex-Leeds player has also kept seven clean sheets and has an average rating of 6.72 this season.

‘Gray will be a Spurs superstar’, says Lennon

Aaron Lennon was once considered a fan favourite during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. The winger went on to play for Spurs for a decade and had quite an impact at the club. Lennon was recently asked about Spurs star Archie Gray and the retired England international was full of praise for the youngster.

As per Football.london, Lennon said,

“It’s shocked me how good he’s been this season again and what he’s gone on to. He’s taken it to another level, and especially in the positions he’s had to play. When I went back to Leeds in the back end of the last season, he was just with the first team, but around the place he was always a great lad. The staff who had had him before spoke so highly of him just as an individual.”

Lennon then went on to add,

“I think his time will come. I think if you ask him, he’ll say where he wants to play, he’ll tell you in the middle of the park, and once the injured players come back and it might be next season now, who knows,, but I think it will be amazing to see Archie get in the centre of the pitch.”

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Archie Gray has been exceptional in a position has not played at before. We can only imagine how good he will be in his natural position. The 19-year-old is one of many exciting talents at N17 and Gray will be hoping to make his mark for Spurs by winning a long-awaited silverware.

The Lilywhites have been striving for better performances going into the final stride of their2024/25 campaign and realistically, Europa League is the only way they can salvage out of what has been a disappointing season at N17 given how the North Londoners are struggling at the bottom half of the Premier League table alongside that horrendous defeat against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi finals. But there is still hope, hope that Tottenham Hotspur can push for a late European qualification race in the English top tier and they are set to face Bournemouth this weekend to keep pushing for a probable qualifying prospects.

That being said, at the moment the priorities lie in the Europa League and we may see the glimpse of that when the Australian head coach puts out the playing eleven at the weekend. There could be a few players rested given that the North Londoners are trailing in the Europa League knockout game against AK Alkmaar and given how Spurs are to prioritise UEFA’s second tier competition, it is certain that Ange would rest a few stars.

Bissouma and Sarr to be given their opportunities with Bergvall and Bentancur rested?

Speaking about the lineup, let’s get first thing out of the way – goalkeeper. Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian ace has been impressive since coming back from his injury absence and he should continue starting in goal for the Lilywhites.

Going into the defence, this one is a bit tricky. Djed Spence has been impressive lately and Ange Postecoglou may decide to rest the former Middlesbrough full back and hand Pedro Porro a start in the right back role. Kevin Danso should pair up with Archie Gray in the heart of the backline with Micky van de Ven rested given the Dutchman will be needed in the midweek and his minutes need to be managed. Gray has been impressive in the centre-back role and he should pair up with Destiny Udogie at the left back.

Coming into the middle of the park. The duo of Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall have provided lots of stability in the midfield with their understanding of passes and presses, but again, Ange may decide to rest both of them and hand Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma a rare start as they form a pivot ahead of the backline. James Maddison completes the midfield three, but the England international could be handed a more offensive role given how he has been struggling in that eight role – but with two base players, Ange can work with some freedom to Maddison.

Getting into the offensive line; Dominik Solanke would be expected to be rested given his another injury scare in the midweek when AK Alkmaar’s goalkeeper put his knee into his lower back and he was forced off. Mathys Tel should start in that centre forward role with Brennan Johnson and Heung-Min Son supporting the Bayern Munich loanee on right and left wings respectively.

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Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup against Bournemouth:

Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Archie Gray, Destiny Udogie, Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, Heung Min-Son

Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso was asked about his transfer to Spurs in his pre-match press conference

Tottenham Hotspur are having one of their worst seasons in recent years. The North London club are in the bottom half of the Premier League and Ange Postecoglou is under pressure to keep his job.

Numerous injuries to key players has been the story of the season for the English club. Even after being hit with a number of injuries, Spurs find themselves in the knockout stages of the Europa League.

The Lilywhites lost 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Round of 16, thanks to an own goal from Lucas Bergvall. But there is still time for Ange’s men to turn things around in the second leg.

Some would even argue that the return fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is going to be the defining game of their season. Ange Postecoglou’s future will also be dependent on the outcome of the game, according to many fans.

Kevin Danso spoke about his Spurs transfer

Tottenham Hotspur’s newest recruit, Kevin Danso, spoke about his move to North London. The Austria international was on the verge of joining Wolves, but Spurs came knocking and the 26-year-old decided to join them instead. The Voitsberg-born defender has joined the English club on an initial loan, but according to the BBC, the Lilywhites have an obligation to make the deal permanent for £21million in the summer.

When asked about his transfer to Spurs, here is what Kevin Danso said while speaking in the press conference, as quoted by Football.london journalist Alasdair Gold,

“I’m here now and I try not to think too much about what happened in the past. I can’t change that. I can’t do much about that. I think when a club like Spurs comes knocking, it’s something that I don’t think a lot of people would turn down. Certainly not me. That’s why I am here today.”

The ex-Lens defender has been put straight it into the starting 11 by Ange Postecoglou. Injuries to Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven meant that the Austria international has had to play with the inexperienced Archie Gray in defence.

Kevin Danso also spoke about Europe being an important part of his decision to move to the Lilywhites. The 26-year-old said,

“Yeah, 100 per cent. I think Spurs is a big club and we have the chance to play in Europe. That is where Spurs belong. That is what we want to achieve every season, to continue adding to the history and hopefully with some trophies.”

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Kevin Danso will be hopeful that he can be a part of the team that brings silverware back to N17 for the first time since 2008. Will it be this season with the Europa League? Only time can tell.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to send a bid of £84 million for Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens.

It is being reported that Tottenham Hotspur are planning a lucrative offer to sign young Borussia Dortmund star, Jamie Gittens. The North London club are set to compete with rivals Arsenal and Chelsea for the 20-year-old’s signature. It is also being reported by Sport BILD that Spurs are planning to spend as much as £84 million on the England U-21 international.

Tottenham Hotspur are not having a memorable season and are in the bottom half of the Premier League. The club has been hit with many injuries and Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is hoping to be backed in the summer to strengthen his team’s attacking options.

After signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window, the Lilywhites are aiming to further upgrade their left-sided attacking option by signing Jamie Gittens in the summer.

Christian Falk, a reliable journalist from Sport BILD, reported that Spurs are genuinely interested in signing the youngster as they see him as a potential replacement for Heung-Min Son. Talking on Sport BILD’s Youtube channel, Falk said,

“Dortmund crashed in the league, the Champions League is getting further away, and with that the income from the Champions League next season. They have to win it to be in it again.”

The German journalist also went on to say,

“If they miss out, they’ll have to sell players and Gittens is highly regarded. Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are said to be offering £84 million. You have to say that would be nice money.”

Jamie Gittens is a perfect signing for Tottenham Hotspur

Just like Tottenham Hotspur, German club Borussia Dortmund are not having a good season. The club sits at 10th place in the Bundesliga and are six points away from automatic qualifying spots for the UEFA Champions League.

However, amidst all the negative spotlight revolving around Borussia Dortmund, Jamie Gittens has been a shining star for the German club. The England U-21 has registered 11 goals and four assists in 36 games across all competitions this season. The youngster has been a revelation for Dortmund and made the left-wing spot his own.

Jamie Gittens can be a perfect signing for Tottenham Hotspur. The English club likes to play counter-attacking football and are quick in transitions. This can be ideal for the 20-year-old as he is an explosive winger and benefits when there are large spaces to run into while attacking.

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Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou also prefers his wingers to drop back and defend when his team do not have the ball, something which is suited to Jamie Gittens’ game. It is also touted that the young forward will be a perfect replacement for the ageing Heung-Min Son and can make the left-wing spot his own for years to come.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has tricks up his sleeve, says Stefanutto

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been under immense pressure with the team not performing well in the Premier League, as well as, the domestic leagues. The Australian manager has been walking on thin ice and it is said that his job is on the line if results don’t seem to be improving.

But Shane Stefanutto, an ex-Brisbane Roar player who played under Ange, is not worried about Spurs’ lack of form. The retired Australian international believes that Ange Postecoglou will have a “Plan B” ready if needed to at least foresee the final months of what has been a tough season.

Stefanutto enjoyed a lot of success under Ange Postecoglou at Brisbane Roar and the pair also went on a 36-game unbeaten run in the league, clinching two titles during that time. However, the ex-player recalled experiencing a similar slump after the run ended, with them losing five games on the bounce, and Ange tweaking his tactics a little to put things back in the right place.

Stefanutto told ESPN,

“That was the only time Ange changed the system. At the time, it was called ‘Plan B.’ I later found out it was just to get our minds off losing and to refocus on playing football. After five games, we went back to our normal style.”

The ex-Australian international also added,

“We trained hard, we worked hard and we didn’t deviate. It would be: This is how we’re going to do it. And this is how we want to do it. It was always perform well and the results will take care of themselves.”

Shane Stefanutto strongly believes that Ange Postecoglou is the right man to take Tottenham Hotspur forward and needs to be given time to put his ideas in practice.

Ange Postecoglou needs to change his methods

Ange Postecoglou was plauded for his unique style of play when he first took charge of Tottenham Hotspur. The Australian manager had his team play fearless football with a defensive high line, midfielders constantly pressing in the final third and the full-backs overlapping on either side.

However, the Premier League is the best league in the world and playing high-tempo, transitional football is not sustainable. Other managers have also figured out how to set up their teams when they are facing Spurs. This should be the point where Ange tweaks his style of play and not be predictable. But it is clear to see that the 59-year-old is rigid, and he will not change his gameplan, no matter what the result is.

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Ange Postecoglou has been heavily criticized for his team’s performance, and the fans have constantly urged the team to take control of games and lower the tempo when needed. The Spurs faithful will be hoping to see the “Plan B” being implemented by the 59-year-old if they want to have any chance of ending the season on a high.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel was full of praise for his new teammate James Maddison

Tottenham Hotspur star Mathys Tel joined the North London club from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window and has been settling down well. The 19-year-old forward has already made five appearances for Spurs since joining and scored one goal during that time.

The French international recently sat down with TNT Sports and answered some interesting questions related to Spurs, as well as football in general. Tel was asked various questions about how he has settled in London and his Tottenham Hotspur teammates.

The most interesting question that the 19-year-old was asked about was which Tottenham Hotspur player’s attribute or skill he would love to have. To which, the youngster answered,

“Maddison. Every time, his calmness on the ball, his technique is crazy so yes, the calmness on the ball and his technique.”

Tel was full of praise for his new teammate and did not have to think twice before answering the question. The new signing is one of many players who have praised James Maddison’s ability on the ball. It just shows how highly rated James Maddison is deemed to be and the instant impact the England international can make whenever he is on the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to get Mathys Tel and James Maddison back in form

Tottenham Hotspur has been in the bottom half of the Premier League table for quite some time now. The North London club has been hit with several injuries to key players, including England international James Maddison. However, the 28-year-old has recently been involved in the matchday squad after recovering fully from his injury.

Maddison has been highly impactful whenever called upon by Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou. The former Leicester City player has featured in 33 games in all competitions and has scored 10 goals. His most recent goal contributions came against Manchester United and Ipswich Town in the Premier League, where he scored and assisted respectively.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou will also hope that new signing Mathys Tel can get involved in the goals more. Injuries to forwards Dominic Solanke and Richarlison have certainly not helped the Spurs manager and the out-of-form Heung-Min Son has also failed to step up in their absence.

Tel has been immediately integrated into the starting 11 and has had no time to adapt to the playing style of Tottenham Hotspur. The intense running and constant pressing style of play is completely different to what the 19-year-old was used to at Bayern Munich. The French international is also being utilised on the wing, but that has not yet worked out as the Spurs manager would have hoped for.

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However, it is pretty clear that Mathys Tel and James Maddison will have to play a key part in saving the season and ending the campaign with a long-awaited major trophy. Ange Postecoglou will hope that the two players return back to their best again if they want to have any chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals in the second leg.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign “unstoppable” striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for around £67m

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add more depth to their forward line in the summer by trying to sign Benjamin Sesko. The North London club look to be considering a deal to sign the highly rated 21-year-old from RB Leipzig.

However, Spurs face competition from several clubs for the prolific striker’s signature. GIVEMESPORT confirms Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are said to be exploring the opportunity to sign Sesko as well, if it’s feasible.

Spurs signed Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in the January transfer window on an initial loan. But the North London club also has an option to extend to make the deal permanent for £45million in the summer.

Ange Postecoglou’s side will look to add more firepower in attack by looking to sign Sesko. The 21-year-old is said to have a release clause of £67million inserted in his contract, but GIVEMESPORT sources confirm that RB Leipzig will allow the Slovenia international to leave for less if certain conditions are met.

GMS also confirms that Spurs are considering selling Heung-min Son and Richarlison in the summer if a good bid arrives. Timo Werner’s loan will also not be extended by the club after failing to impress the Club hierarchy.

This will prompt Tottenham Hotspur to enter the market with an aim to sign a dynamic striker to replace the outgoings and make a statement signing. If the Club does end up signing Sesko, it will be a statement of intent to show that Ange Postecoglou is not messing about and that the English club are willing to end their trophy drought.

Will Sesko fit in at Tottenham Hotspur under Ange?

Tottenham Hotspur have had a long history of successful strikers that have played for the club. From the likes of Teddy Sheringham and Dimitar Berbatov to the likes of Harry Kane and Robbie Keane. The list goes on and on. So, being at Spurs will certainly not be a step down for Benjamin Sesko.

In just 23 Bundesliga games this season, the 21-year-old has already scored 10 goals and provided four assists for RB Leipzig. He is one of the main players for the German club. The official website of Bundesliga termed Sesko as an “unstoppable” striker.

For someone who is 6’4”, the Slovenia international is rapid and has a good amount of flair. The prolific striker likes to hold the ball up and create chances for his teammates. Sesko is equally strong on both feet. The 21-year-old prefers to go to either side to create a goal-scoring chance, and that makes him tough to defend against.

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Ange Postecoglou prefers his strikers to be quick and explosive. The Australian manager tends to make his team play intense transitional football. This fits perfectly well with Sesko’s strengths, which makes him an ideal fit for Tottenham Hotspur. There remains a lot of interest in the talented striker, but Spurs could finally end their trophy drought if they end up signing Benjamin Sesko. Fans can only hope that the club acts on it in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur looking to extend Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract before the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Rodrigo Bentancur is leaning towards extending his stay at the club by extending his contract. The 27-year-old joined Spurs from Juventus in the January transfer window in 2022 and has been one of the key players for Ange Postecoglou’s side in recent games.

It has not always been an easy ride for Bentancur in Tottenham Hotspur colours, with the midfielder experiencing constant injuries that have kept him out of the team for a long time. Off the field problems have also been a mainstay for Bentancur. He was given a lengthy ban from the FA for his remarks on teammate Heung-Min Son last year. However, the central midfielder has been a key figure in the dressing room and Spurs also tend to play well when Bentancur is in form.

The former Juventus player was signed on a four-year contract, keeping him at the club till at least the summer of 2026. He is also two appearances away from reaching 100 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur in all competitions. However, Bentancur will be free to talk to other clubs once he reaches the final 12 months of his contract in the upcoming summer transfer window. It is believed that Tottenham Hotspur will hope to act fast and try to tie the 27-year-old to a new contract before the season ends.

Daily Mail reports that Spurs are willing to double the midfielder’s salary in a bid to keep him at the club. Bentancur currently earns £75,000-a-week and the North Club will be looking to increase his wages in a bid to keep him at the club for a number of years.

It would be a wise decision to keep the Uruguay international at the club as he is a focal point of Ange Postecoglou’s gameplan. Bentancur is known for his passes between the opposition midfield and defensive line. The midfielder is also known for his ability to defend and drop in between the two centre-backs to dictate the play.

Being a senior member of the squad, several young players like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray could learn a thing or two from him. His European pedigree speaks for itself and tying the 27-year-old down to a long term contract would mean that Spurs will not have to worry about the midfield quality they will possess.

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to secure Tyler Dibling’s signature in the upcoming summer transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign young English talent Tyler Dibling from Southampton, according to TalkSport. The North London club are said to be genuinely interested in getting the 19-year-old’s signature with many top clubs, including Aston Villa and Newcastle United, said to be interested in the winger as well.

Tyler Dibling has been one of the star players to burst onto the Premier League scene. The English winger has been one of the only positives for the Saints, in what has been a dismal campaign back in the top flight. In 28 appearances this season, Dibling has managed to score four goals and has further provided two assists.

Tyler Dibling is also said to be unhappy with his contract situation at Southampton. The winger’s current deal expires in 2026 and the Saints will look to avoid selling Dibling on a free when his contract eventually ends. The Saints are most probably going to get relegated and the young English talent is rumoured to be unhappy with the new deal that is being offered to him by his current club.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the Southampton academy player as Aston Villa are considering backing down and rather sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal.

Villa signed Rashford on loan in the January transfer window, with an option to buy the England international on a permanent deal for £40million. The Birmingham-based club are seriously considering triggering that option as the Manchester United loanee has been impressive in his short stint at the club.

How Tottenham Hotspur will benefit from Tyler Dibling’s arrival?

If Tyler Dibling does end up at Tottenham Hotspur, it will be one of the signings of the summer. The North London will have to spend around £50million to sign the young talent, but will secure a future superstar for years to come.

The 19-year-old is a perfect replacement for the ageing Heung-Min Son and will provide a new dynamic for Ange Postecoglou’s side. Dibling is also a homegrown player, so signing him will fill Spurs’ homegrown quota for the upcoming season.

Tyler Dibling likes to cut inside and create chances for his teammates. The youngster prefers taking on his man and is an ideal player for a team that plays counter-attacking football. He is explosive during counter-attacks and is known to draw fouls in the final third of the pitch.

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Ange Postecoglou can certainly help the 19-year-old reach his full potential, as the Spurs manager has a pedigree to develop talent during his time at the North London club. Signing Tyler Dibling will also increase the chances of Ange Postecoglou’s side to win a long-awaited major trophy and start a new era at the club.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering activating a pre-agreed clause to sign Real Betis star Johnny Cardoso in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a move for Real Betis star, Johnny Cardoso. The United States international has been one of the standouts for Real Betis in La Liga and has been a key player for the Spanish club’s rise since the turn of the year.

It is also said that Tottenham Hotspur has a pre-agreed clause with Real Betis, which allows the English club to sign Cardoso for just £ 21 million in the summer. Spurs negotiated this clause with Betis while negotiating a deal to sell Giovanni Lo Celso last summer. However, the clause is only valid from June 30th to July 10th.

When asked about the pre-agreed clause, the 23-year-old played down the possibility of a transfer to Spurs. Cardoso told AS,

“I don’t think about it. It’s in the hands if my father and my agent. I try to enjoy myself and to evolve. Thins will happen if my performance in the team is good.”

The Betis midfielder put in a solid display against Real Madrid and ended up being on the winning side. The young midfielder did not look out of place and scored a goal against the Spanish giants. Cardoso has also been described as “extraordinary” by Real Betis sporting director Manu Fajardo.

It is being reported by GIVEMESPORT that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close tab on how the 23-year-old performs till the end of the season with the aim of bringing the dynamic midfielder to N17 in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur will have to sell a midfielder to sign Cardoso

Tottenham Hotspur will have to free up their wage bill to accommodate the signing of Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis. The Spurs fans are increasingly starting to believe that Yves Bissouma will be on his way out to get replaced by the Real Betis midfielder.

Bissouma has had an underwhelming season for Spurs and it looks like he has failed to live up to his potential ever since he got signed from Brighton. The Mali international’s contract runs out in the summer of 2026, and Tottenham Hotspur will have no intention to let the midfielder leave for free.

If Cardoso signs for Ange Postecoglou’s side, it will be a very shrewd deal as he will surely be an upgrade in the midfield. The 23-year-old is known for blocking passing lines and breaking up the opposition play. He is not afraid to go for a tackle and likes to rotate the ball without taking too many risks.

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He will also have the chance to link up with the immense talent that Tottenham Hotspur have in the midfield department, with the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall at their disposal. Ange Postecoglou wants his midfielders to be comfortable on the ball and not take risks when in possession. This is something that suits Cardoso’s game more than it suits Yves Bissouma’s.