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Tottenham Hotspur reinforced their attacking unit in the past summer transfer window, with the likes of Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odobert arriving through the door from Bournemouth and Burnley, respectively.

The Lilywhites lost Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, and they have been trying to find ways to fill the void left by our talismanic goalscorer ever since. Despite splashing big on Solanke and Odobert, Daniel Levy and Johan Lange appear to want more and are still in the market for more attacking talent.

The north Londoners’ recruitment under Ange Postecoglou have been focused on signing young, hungry and dynamic talents with room to grow. In the last few transfer windows, they have done well to sign the likes of Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. And Spurs remain determined to enhance their pool of prodigious talents in the forthcoming windows.

According to a report from German outlet SportBILD (h/t Sport Witness), Tottenham have expressed an interest in signing FC Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas, who is on loan from Greek champions PAOK.

Stefanos Tzimas joined Bundesliga 2 side FC Nurnberg on loan from PAOK in the summer transfer window. The three-cap Greece under-21 international has hit the ground running in the second tier of German football, netting five goals and assisting once in nine league games thus far.

Owing to his rich vein of form, Nurnberg are planning to activate their buy option worth €18m and sign the young striker permanently from PAOK. This is because Spurs and a few other clubs have shown their interest in signing Tzimas and, by triggering the buy option in his contract, the German side plan to sell him for a bigger profit in the future.

The aforementioned report (h/t Sport Witness) adds Nurnberg want to sell Tzimas for €20m plus to one of his suitors from the Premier League and make themselves a quick profit in the process. Other than Tottenham, Newcastle United and West Ham United have also been keen on the Thessaloniki-born talent.

Due to Spurs’ recruitment policy of targeting young talents, Daniel Levy and Co. are seemingly monitoring various players to cover and compete with Solanke. As Richarlison is injury-prone and Son Heung-min not going to be around forever, finding a player between the age of 20 and 25 who has the potential to grow into someone of a similar calibre to Solanke would be a smart move.

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Tzimas has been performing well in the Bundesliga 2, and at 18, he has the potential and room to develop. Having been impressed with his early performances in Germany, Spurs must not hesitate to splash the cash and bring the young Greek to act as an understudy to Solanke from January onward.

Mikey Moore is on course to enjoy his breakthrough campaign at Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur have changed their transfer recruitment policy in recent years. Daniel Levy has focused on investing in prodigious talents who will repay their value in the long term.

The Lilywhites have not only tried buying teenage talents from outside but also integrated academy products into the senior setup. One such player is Mikey Moore, in whom our head coach Ange Postecoglou and the club have put a lot of faith.

The teenager has started his professional journey with the first team at White Hart Lane in impressive style. Having turned 17 in August, Mikey Moore has started getting opportunities with the senior squad. Last season, he got four cameo appearances in the Premier League under Ange Postecoglou, and this campaign the left-winger has already made eight appearances across all competitions.

Moore has also made three starts, with one of those coming in the shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The Southwark-born talent impressed against Ferencvaros in Hungary in his full debut for the club, playing a part in both of Tottenham’s goals in the 2-0 win in October. He was notably excellent in the 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, with teammate James Maddison jokingly likening his style of play to Brazilian international Neymar.

The 17-year-old wants to play down such comparisons, asserting he is still very young and there is a ‘lot more to do’.

Spurs appear to have struck gold in the form of Moore. As one of the most promising prospects in Tottenham’s famed academy, the England under-19 international is carving an incredible path for himself. Showcasing his trickery, flair and pace, the teenage sensation has shown glimpses of his scary potential in the first team this season, leaving the fans and pundits alike in wonder.

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Japanese international Takefuso Kubo on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar

Tottenham Hotspur still need to paper some cracks in their team if they are to contend for silverware. Their offensive department is a place that is particularly lacking depth and quality. Timo Werner’s loan is unlikely to translate into a permanent move next year, while Richarlison’s form and fitness have also raised question marks over his utility.

Son Heung-min is ageing and will need to be replaced sooner rather than later, which leaves Brennan Johnson and Dominic Solanke as the team’s only couple of reliable attacking options. Dejan Kulusevski is capable of playing in the final third although he has recently adapted to a role in midfield and Wilson Odobert is still too young to be entrusted with a starring role in the team.

With that in mind, the Lilywhites are plotting a swoop for Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo next year, according to Fichajes. The former Real Madrid star has been on Liverpool’s radar as well, and with a release clause amounting to approximately £50 million, the two big sides from the Premier League could battle it out for his signature in 2025.

Kubo is one of Sociedad’s best wingers. He has an eye for goal, the ability to take on defenders and is brilliant from a creative standpoint as well, so he would be a brilliant addition for Tottenham. Having featured for Madrid previously as well as being a part of Barcelona’s academy, the Japanese international can be trusted to handle the pressure of playing in England as well.

The 23-year-old is unlikely to be handed a primary role in the starting eleven right from the word go and potentially will be a back-up behind Brennan Johnson on the flank. However, with the Welshman already having inconsistent patches, Kubo’s signing could help Tottenham have another quality option, who has shown several times in La Liga that he can be a differential.

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His £50 million price tag is unlikely to be much of a deterrent either and is a price Tottenham can comfortably afford. However, it remains to be seen if the player is enticed by the prospect of joining the north Londoners or prefers signing for a team that can offer him the chance to play in the Champions League, like one of his other suitors Liverpool, for instance.

Tottenham Hotspur have been blessed with an abundance of talent at Hotspur Way, with each of the young players having the capacity to make an impact for the North Londoners’ first team in the coming years as Daniel Levy looks to build a pipeline of players from the academy to the senior roster, and one of those highly regarded talents is Alfie Dorrington.

With the blessing to have ample youngsters budding in the corridors of White Hart Lane, a responsibility to ensure the development of these promising players falls heavily on the club’s coaching staff and management.

And as the American businessman at the helm of Spurs continues to prioritise bringing in academy graduates into the senior squad, it is essential for the club to create a pathway that will allow these players like Alfie Dorrington to take strides in their game and ultimately develop the capability to contribute for the Lilywhites in the long term. And in order to do so, the North Londoners have signed an agreement with Westerlo, which will allow the Premier League heavyweights to send players to the Belgian side to get accustomed to men’s football.

Spurs’ Dorrington eyed for Westerlo loan?

John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, thinks Alfie Dorrington could join the Belgian side on loan and benefit from the collaboration between the clubs. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, he said:

“I find these talks between the two clubs very interesting. It tells me that there is going to be future loan deals happening between the two sides. Therefore, I think Dorrington could be a player to benefit from this. He is somebody who I think is most in need of a loan at the moment.”

Dorrington is highly rated among the academy at Hotspur Way, and he could well be one of the next players to make the loan transfer to Westerlo, which would be a fantastic opportunity for him as he looks to take strides into senior football.

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Chelsea outcast Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on Tottenham Hotspur radar

Tottenham Hotspur showed ambition during the summer transfer window, spending more than £120million on new signings. It included Dominic Solanke becoming the Lilywhites’ club-record signing thanks to completing a £65million switch from Premier League rivals Bournemouth.

Things have not been great for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham so far this season. Their inconsistency in results and performances continued last weekend when newly promoted Ipswich Town came to north London and won 2-1—their first points of the campaign.

And after a poor start to the new season, technical director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy are working behind the scenes to identify potential recruits, as Ange Postecoglou goes in search of ending Spurs’ long wait to add to the trophy cabinet.

According to the exclusive Daily Briefing from CaughtOffside, Tottenham are among a few clubs interested in signing Chelsea outcast Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the January transfer window.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hal played a pivotal role in Leicester City’s remarkable Championship title-winning campaign last season under manager Enzo Maresca. As the Blues’ boss swapped Leicester for Chelsea in the summer, the Italian persuaded the midfielder to make the move to Stamford Bridge. A reunion appeared to make perfect sense.

However, the former England youth international has largely been relegated to appearances in the cup competitions since arriving at Chelsea, totalling just 43 minutes of action across three Premier League games. In fact, he has struggled to secure a spot in the Pensioners’ Premier League matchday squads in recent weeks.

With the likes of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Enzo Fernandez ahead of him in the midfield pecking order, Dewsbury-Hall continues to remain out of the picture in west London. The aforementioned report adds the 26-year-old could be allowed to leave Chelsea in January, putting Spurs, Manchester United and Newcastle United on red alert.

Spurs aren’t devoid of options in the middle of the park, although with James Maddison royally struggling for form, Yves Bissouma inconsistent and Rodrigo Bentancur set to be slapped with a seven-game domestic ban by the FA for off-field issues, Big Ange may be tempted to go for a midfielder in January. Dewsbury-Hall, in that regard, would be a good fit.

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Capable of operating in multiple positions in the engine room, Dewsbury-Hall, who was an assist machine for Leicester in the Championship last term, could bring the creative spark that Spurs have lacked at times this season. The Nottingham-born talent has the attributes to thrive in Big Ange’s fast-paced and aggressive system, providing Tottenham with gusto and dynamism.

Thus, if the Blues make Dewsbury-Hall available for loan in the winter window, we must look to bring him across the capital to the Hotspur Way.

Archie Gray is not interested in a loan move away from Tottenham despite not getting regular minutes

Tottenham Hotspur were not afraid to splash the cash during the summer, spending more than £120million, and that was highlighted by Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive signing in the north Londoners’ history.

Archie Gray was also among the fresh faces to arrive at the Hotspur Way ahead of the August transfer deadline, with Spurs taking advantage of Leeds United’s crunch financial situation by agreeing a £30 million deal. Regarded as one of the best young English talents, however, the versatile midfielder has found regular game time hard to come by at his new club under Ange Postecoglou.

While Ange Postecoglou has constantly praised Archie Gray, he hasn’t handed him enough game time. The lack of minutes has resulted in a lot of speculation about the teenage sensation’s future.

Despite failing to get regular minutes under his belt, Gray has no interest in sealing a loan move away from White Hart Lane when the transfer window reopens at the turn of the year. He is stubborn that staying in north London will improve his prospects of making a breakthrough under Big Ange next year.

However, pundit Carlton Palmer has advised Gray to part ways with Spurs on a temporary basis to secure regular first-team action. The former England striker has encouraged Leeds United to bring their graduate back for the remainder of the campaign to aid the club’s promotion aspirations, but warned them that they may struggle to thrash out a deal due to heavy competition.

Gray is yet to start a Premier League game for Spurs. He has been limited to only substitute league appearances, totalling just 41 minutes of action. Overall, the England youth international has played 11 times in a Tottenham shirt, which is not good enough for his development.

The Durham-born talent turned heads across England with his breakthrough campaign at Leeds, providing them with a fantastic option at both right-back and in midfield. After featuring 52 times for the Whites, Gray warranted more game time at Spurs but the presence of senior midfielders means he has had to be patient for his opportunities. Plus, there is a serious probability of his opportunities becoming even more constrained if the volume of fixture congestion eases during the latter half of the ongoing season.

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Thus, it would be in the best interests for all parties involved if Gray seeks a temporary move away from Tottenham during the mid-season trading period. A move back to Leeds in such a scenario would be ideal.

Former Tottenham star Dele Alli was once regarded as one of the best goalscoring midfielders in the Premier League

Dele Alli was a fantastic player for Tottenham Hotspur during his pomp, creating chances, nutmegging players, combining well with the likes of Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane, making assists and scoring goals.

Since leaving the Lilywhites in January 2022, the creative midfielder’s career has gone downward. Once considered to be one of the best goalscoring midfielders in the Premier League, he has endured a humbling fall from grace.

The 28-year-old was on the books of Everton, mustering only 13 appearances before being released at the end of 2023/24 season. He has not played a competitive game of any kind since February 26, 2023 – during a forgettable loan spell at Turkish side Besiktas.

Dele Alli has struggled with injuries in the last two years, while issues on the off the field have mightily hampered his once-prospering career. The former England international is a free agent but is training with Everton, using their facilities for rehab at the club’s training base in Finch Farm. According to Alan Myers via X, Alli is closer to returning from injury and featuring for the Everton under-21s in order to build his match fitness.

Ex-scout Bryan King has questioned whether Alli will be welcomed back at Tottenham. He thinks the under-21 game the midfielder plays will be pivotal in deciding the rest of his footballing career.

There has been talk of Alli being eased back into action at Under-21 level at Everton. It is imperative the Englishman takes every minute on the pitch seriously if he wants to resurrect his career that has gone off track in recent years. He needs to steer clear of injuries and fitness issues in order to prove his worth all over again.

Tottenham have agreed to waive off a £10 million payment that would have been due to them if Alli reaches 20 appearances for Everton—having featured for them 13 times thus far. While they have done that, the north Londoners are believed to be in line for “performance-related bonuses” and a sell-on clause if the MK Dons-born talent does do enough to secure a new contract at Everton.

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As far as Alli’s dream return to Spurs is concerned, it looks a long way off but we have seen stranger things happen in football. Haven’t we?

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking at a potential move for England international and Lille midfielder Angel Gomes.

The North Londoners have been looking to increase the depth in the middle of the park at White Hart Lane as Ange Postecoglou is left with light with options. The Australian head coach has been looking to sign a player who can be a hybrid of attacking midfielder and eight role, with Conor Gallagher being the reference point for the past couple of transfer windows. The Lilywhites could now look to move for his England teammate Angel Gomes, per GMS, who has been subject to ample speculation as his contract with the French giants comes to a conclusion at the end of an ongoing campaign.

Spurs eye January move for Gomes

And John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, insists that Tottenham could agree on a pre-contract with the 24-year-old ace in January, as he acknowledges that the player would instantly be worth £15 million as soon as he moves to White Hart Lane.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“Gomes would count as homegrown, as he came through Manchester United’s academy.

“He would be available on a free transfer next summer. Therefore, Tottenham could agree a pre-contract with him in January.

“By signing him for free and agreeing a five-year contract with him, he would be worth £15million right away, simply based on the value attached to that contract.”

Gomes has been impressing in abundance since he moved to the French League, and as a result, he was also called up to the England camp. His progress has taken notice as multiple English top-tier clubs look to fortify interests in his signatures, including Spurs.

That being said, now it is to be seen if the North Londoners can agree a deal to bring the 24-year-old to White Hart Lane.

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Son Heung-min’s contract at Tottenham expires at the end of this season

Earlier this month, reports claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are planning to activate a one-year option in Son Heung-min’s contract.

As of now, the South Korean international’s contract at the Hotspur Way expires at the end of the season (Transfermarkt). However, once Spurs trigger the one-year option in his deal signed in 2021, it will keep the veteran forward with the club until the end of the 2025/26 season.

It had been speculated that Tottenham might offer Son Heung-min a fresh two-year contract. However, as per reports, this is not the case and the player’s camp have been unhappy with the club’s decision to perform a dramatic U-turn over handing fresh terms.

Given the forward’s contract situation at White Hart Lane, the cash-rich Saudi Pro League are planning to take advantage. They have made the 32-year-old one of their main transfer targets in 2025.

Ex-scout Bryan King feels Tottenham would be “foolish” not to offer Son a lucrative new contract. Having been one of the north London outfit’s excellent players in recent years, he thinks it is important they keep hold of the £190,000 per week ace.

For almost a decade now, Son has been one of the leading faces at Tottenham. He has not only taken the captain’s armband but also become Spurs’ main man—both on and off the pitch—following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich in 2023.

So, the least Spurs could do is hand the long-serving South Asian a two-year contract. Triggering a one-year option in his contract would see him tied to our club until 2026. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean Son will remain at the Hotspur Way beyond next summer.

The idea to trigger an extension would lie in maintaining his value and not allowing him to leave on a free transfer at the end of the campaign. If Saudi Pro League clubs intensify their interest and our captain pushes for an exit, the Lilywhites would be able to secure a fee if the extension is activated in his current deal.

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Perhaps, the chiefs at the Hotspur Way think the time is right for the club to move on from the South Korean and build a bright future with young talents.

Tottenham youngster Ashley Phillips is performing well on loan at Stoke City

Ashley Phillips left Tottenham Hotspur to join Championship club Stoke City on a season-long loan at the start of August.

The teenager struggled for game time initially upon his arrival at the Bet365 Stadium. This would have then concerned the chiefs at the Hotspur Way and head coach Ange Postecoglou. However, the defender has since turned things around, making four consecutive starts in the Championship.

Ashley Phillips has established himself as a regular at the back under new manager Narcis Pelach. He has delivered some fine performances, helping Stoke City climb to 13th in the table.

John Wenham—the owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—has praised Phillips for working his way back into the Stoke side. He is optimistic that the young defender could still make it to the PFA Championship Team of the Year.

When Phillips made the temporary switch to Stoke, many at Spurs would have thus expected him to kick on and become a key player for the Championship club. However, instead, Phillips endured a difficult couple of months at his new club, having barely gotten opportunities to impress.

Phillips is starting to show his real worth of late at the Bet365 Stadium, earning the trust of the new Stoke manager and starting games regularly. It is crucial for the Manchester-born talent to continue getting regular minutes in the Championship. The centre-back’s confidence is back and he will want to continue his form, looking to complete a strong full season in the second tier of English football and return to N17 with some valuable experience.

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Earning a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Year would be some achievement for Phillips, but for that to happen, he has to continue to feature and perform consistently for the Potters. Like Wenham, Big Ange is likely to have taken notice of the on-loan Spurs starlet’s recent development.