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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.

Tottenham have work to do in the January market if they are to mount a second-season charge for that top-four finish.

In the meantime, they also need to navigate through the hectic festive period to ensure at the very least that they don’t stray away from the chasing pack too far.

While many a position require reinforcement in January, Spurs are also focusing on the creative side of things.

Álex Baena revealed as “dream” January signing for Tottenham

According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham have identified Villarreal’s Álex Baena as a “dream” signing for the upcoming January transfer window.

The 23-year-old Spain international, capable of playing both centrally and out wide, has been the Yellow Submarine’s creator-in-chief off the left this season with five assists in LaLiga as they mount a top-four challenge, currently fourth in the table.

Baena has a €60m release clause in his €2m-per-year Villarreal contract, which runs until June 2028.

A possible Son Heung-min replacement?

Baena’s role as a left-sided playmaker this season hints at Spurs possibly looking to move on their captain in the near future.

After all, Son turns 33 next summer, and even if one were to consider the possibility of him continuing at Spurs for a while longer and maybe even occupy central areas instead of the ones out wide, it still leaves Spurs with a vacant left berth.

However, Baena’s release clause makes him a unlikely target for Spurs, especially given they broke their transfer record just this summer.

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Tottenham have been linked with Boca Juniors talent Kevin Zenon

Tottenham Hotspur are desperate to end their lengthy wait for silverware and that resulted in them forking out more than £120million on reinforcements.

Technical director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy led the recruitment drive and signed as many as five players, with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive acquisition in the north London club’s history as he completed a £65million switch from Bournemouth. Players such as Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall also arrived at White Hart Lane, thereby, bolstering Spurs’ pool of young talents.

However, there will be further opportunities to strengthen the club’s bid to get back in the Champions League as well as win a trophy at the turn of the year. And plans are supposedly put in place to back head coach Ange Postecoglou in the winter transfer window.

Tottenham have been linked with a possible move for Boca Juniors talent Kevin Zenon. The Argentinean under-23 international has been highly rated in South America and his impressive performances for Boca Juniors have left multiple sides vying for his signatures, with Spurs among the clubs looking to sign him.

Tottenham have been regarded as one of the clubs open to triggering Kevin Zenon’s £13 million release clause, and Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham has backed the move to sign the Boca Juniors starlet to provide competition to left-back Destiny Udogie. He wants the chiefs at the Hotspur Way to place their trust on the scouts and go for the player.

Kevin Zenon can feature not only in the left-back role but also as a left-sided midfielder or left-winger, which makes him an ideal squad option for Spurs. Is he the right profile to challenge Udogie for a spot in Ange Postecoglou’s starting XI? We don’t feel so.

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Udogie hasn’t been at his best this season and struggled defensively on multiple occasions. The young Italian desperately needs some competition to regain his mojo. However, if Ange Postecoglou, who likes his players to be multifunctional and essay different roles, feels Zenon is the right candidate to cover and compete with Udogie, then Levy must get his target in the New Year.

The name “Bellingham” has become household in the footballing world over the past half decade.

And the name is only going to grow in prominence, with Jude’s younger brother, Jobe, also in the ascendancy. As the 19-year-old continues his upward trajectory, his current employers are well aware of where that leaves them.

Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham transfer stance revealed

As reported by Sunderland Echo, the Black Cats will put a “huge price tag” on their star midfielder Jobe Bellingham ahead of the January transfer window.

Sunderland are currently top of the Championship table, keen to end their Premier League exile this time round, and the England U20 international has been a key part of the first XI.

Occupying a deeper role in midfield this time round, Jobe has made 13 appearances across all competitions, registering two goals and an assist.

Borussia Dortmund are keen to entice the younger Bellingham to also arrive at Signal Iduna Park, while in the Premier League, the likes of Crystal Palace, West Ham, and Tottenham are keen on him.

The 2005-born player has in place a £12,500-per-week contract at the Stadium of Light, which is set to run until June 2028.

History may not repeat itself

BVB have been in recent history a place for young talent to grow and prosper before taking the next big step. This has been the case regardless of how the team perform on the pitch.

Jobe is already on a path quite different than the one Jude took; the latter didn’t stay in the Football League for this long, and that may entice him to not make the same move Jude did. To that end, Tottenham are also keen on establishing themselves as a good move for youngsters to grow regardless of their fortunes on the pitch, which may help them land the Englishman.

It is unlikely Jobe goes anywhere in the winter, though. Sunderland are top of the Championship table and won’t part ways with a key player for anything less than a ridiculous offer. If they get promoted at the end of the season, Jobe’s price tag will only go further up.

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Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been linked with a move to Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur splashed heavily in the summer transfer window to bolster the squad that finished fifth in the Premier League last term.

Sporting director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy led the recruitment drive, splashing more than £120million on five fresh faces with Dominic Solanke becoming the most expensive acquisition in the club’s history. Amidst a hugely inconsistent start to the season, the chiefs at the Hotspur Way have been seemingly looking to explore options to bring quality and depth in the wing department during the mid-season trading period.

Spurs have been in talks with the representatives of Manchester City star Jack Grealish over a possible move in January. Johan Lange came close to securing the England international’s signature during the summer transfer window, and now the Lilywhites are looking to revisit the deal as they seek to strengthen their squad.

However, according to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Jack Grealish is not interested in leaving Manchester City and Tottenham would need to pay over the top to lure him to N17 in 2025.

City broke the British transfer record by signing Grealish in a £100million deal from his boyhood club Aston Villa in the summer of 2021, and they remain firm in sticking with the creative winger despite an injury-hit start to the new season.

The 29-year-old has played 539 minutes so far this season. He has missed the last three Premier League games with an injury and was one of the eight English players to withdraw from international duty on Monday.

The aforementioned report adds that there are uncertainties over whether Tottenham will be able to sign Grealish if he is made available for sale due to the high finances involved in a potential deal. Also, the Sky Blues are in no hurry to cash him as the Birmingham-born ace is contracted until 2027 (Transfermarkt).

Grealish is currently on an eye-watering £300,000-per-week at the Etihad Stadium, and meeting such demands would not be feasible for Spurs, who under Levy have always maintained a tight wage structure. In addition, the Lilywhites would have to break the bank for the ex-Aston Villa captain to persuade Man City to sanction his exit, making a potential deal in the winter window all but highly improbable.

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Tottenham’s inconsistent form hit another low with a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town, marking the visitors’ first victory of the season. The match not only underscored Spurs’ ongoing challenges under Ange Postecoglou but also highlighted how the team plays when key players are missing. Adding to Spurs’ woes, reports suggest Sergio Reguilón is looking to terminate his contract in January due to his exclusion from the team under Postecoglou. This exclusion caught the interest of his previous club Sevilla but a Turkish club arrives as new potential suitors.

Fenerbahçe as reported by A Spor are engaging in discussions with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential move for left-back Sergio Reguilón in the January transfer window. The Turkish club, looking to bolster their squad, is said to be focusing on players specifically chosen by manager José Mourinho, who could see Reguilón as a valuable addition. With Reguilón’s limited opportunities under Ange Postecoglou, this move might offer him a chance for more consistent playing time while Fenerbahçe strengthens their defensive options.

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Fenerbahçe are prioritising a full-back signing this January, with Sergio Reguilón emerging as a key target after injuries and departures weakened their left-back options. The club, led by manager José Mourinho, is considering Reguilón as a replacement, especially after Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s move to Brighton and Jayden Oosterwolde’s injury. Reguilón, out of favour at Tottenham and yet to feature under Ange Postecoglou, is reportedly open to the move, and preliminary talks suggest a loan deal could benefit both clubs.

A loan arrangement with an option to buy could benefit both clubs: Tottenham would gain a pathway to offload a player out of favour with manager Ange Postecoglou, while Fenerbahçe would gain flexibility in solidifying their defensive line under manager José Mourinho. This deal structure may offer both clubs an attractive, low-risk solution for the January window.

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A move for Reguilón to Fenerbahçe seems like a win-win situation for all parties involved. With Tottenham struggling for consistency and Fenerbahçe in need of a solid left-back, a loan deal could provide Reguilón with much-needed playing time while easing Spurs’ squad issues. Fenerbahçe, currently second in the Super Lig, would benefit from improving their squad.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a ‘surprise‘ move for Arsenal shot stopper Karl Hein as the Lilywhites look to revamp their goalkeeping department with a move that would receive headline mentions around Europe.

The highly rated goalie has been on loan at La Liga side Real Valladolid, where he has been highly impressing, which has got the likes of Spurs and Chelsea interested in his services. The 22-year-old is on Arsenal books, and the Gunners would be prepared to let the player leave for the right price in the 2025 transfer intervals.

Tottenham linked with Arsenal keeper Hein

Looking to take advantage of his availability, Premier League heavyweights Manchester United are willing to make a move for Karl Hein, per Fichajes. The report further goes on to state that the player would be available for a €20–25 million fee, something that both Tottenham and Manchester Reds are ‘willing to invest.’ However, that being said, it is to be seen if Spurs can match the competition for Hein’s signature and win the race given that the Estonian is associated with Arsenal.

The Lilywhites have been looking to sign a new backup goalkeeper, and given how the current number one, Vicario, has been having his fair share of problems in between the sticks, signing in someone who can not only compete but also someone who can take over from the Italian international. And meanwhile, the 22-year-old has been impressing massively in the Spanish top tier, and he would certainly want to dislodging Vicario from the starting lineup if he were to move to White Hart Lane.

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The Premier League 2016-17 season was the 25th edition of the Premier League, the top division of the English championship since 1992. The season began on 13 August 2016 and ended on 21 May 2017. Tottenham Hotspur took part, coached by Mauricio Pochettino and captained by Hugo Lloris. Spurs finished second in the table, having played 38 games, earning 86 points, and losing the championship to Chelsea. The fight was really intense, allowing fans to make the most daring EPL predictions! Thus, this season has turned out to be Tottenham Hotspur’s best season ever, marking the highest point in the history of the Premier League.

Background Of Tottenham Hotspur Pre-2016

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club – one of the oldest clubs in England, founded in 1882 – has experienced different times. In the 1990s, despite winning the FA Cup 1991, it failed to succeed in the English championship. In the early 2000s, Tottenham began to regain its leading position. In 2008, Spurs won the Football League Cup, beating Chelsea, which became an important milestone on the road to revival. The turning point in Tottenham Hotspur history was the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach in 2014. He managed to cope with the failures of Spurs previous seasons. Since 2014, the team has demonstrated bright and attacking football, which allowed it to perform at the top of the Premier League table. So in 2016/2017, it finished among the top three teams in the league.

Record-Breaking League Position

In February 2008, at Wembley Stadium, central defender Jonathan Woodgate headed in a free kick to bring Tottenham their last English Football League Cup to date. A year later, Spurs, who had a poor start to the championship and replaced Ramos with Redknapp, again broke through to the League Cup final. In April 2012, Tottenham and Chelsea met in the FA Cup semi-final for the first time at the new Wembley. The Blues won but started a great fight. In the 2016/2017 season, Chelsea and Spurs were on par. By the FA Cup semi-final match, it was already obvious that 2016/2017 was the Spurs best season ever – they had won 7 games in a row! Naturally, the fans were already expecting a long-awaited victory. Let’s look at the final statistics of the leaders.

Chelsea

Games: 38; Wins: 30; Draws: 3; Losses: 5; Total Points: 93

Tottenham Hotspur

Games: 38; Wins: 26; Draws: 8; Losses: 4; Total Points: 86

Manchester City

Games: 38; Wins: 23; Draws: 9; Losses: 6; Total Points: 78

Liverpool

Games: 38; Wins: 22; Draws: 10; Losses: 6; Total Points: 76

Arsenal

Games: 38; Wins: 23; Draws: 6; Losses: 9; Total Points: 75

Unfortunately, the Spurs did not reach the first line. However, thanks to Tottenham record points and their breakthrough, they secured 2nd place with 86 points, achieving their highest points in league history!

Offensive & Defensive Mastery

In the 2016/2017 season Spurs scored 86 goals, demonstrating emotional and assertive football. For instance, Chelsea preferred to act in a calm and measured mode, waiting for the opponent’s mistake. However, Tottenham wanted to fight and struggle in every part of the field. Therefore, many games were played with Spurs advantage – they furiously attacked the opponent and outplayed them on the all flanks. Therefore, the feat of 26 goals is truly impressive! This is thanks to the frantic offensive performance. It is worth noting that the Spurs also demonstrated defense, gave the initiative to the opponent, and brought the games to victory! For example, this happened on January 4 at London’s White Hart Lane with 31,491 spectators! It is worth noting that Pochettino’s team felt great during the Christmas period of 2017! They had already won their last four matches, three of them by a large margin. So, balanced Spurs offensive and defensive performance contributed to their Premier League 2016-17 success.

Harry Kane: The Standout Striker

Tottenham Hotspur 2016-2017 season became legendary and this is also largely due to the players, in particular Harry Kane. He is the all-time leading scorer for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team, and the second-highest scorer in the Premier League. In the 2016/17 season, he helped Tottenham take second place in the Premier League, scoring a record 29 goals! He was also named the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year. Naturally, this season solidified his reputation. Kane scored the winner against Sunderland in the Premier League but twisted his right ankle while trying to take the ball away from Papy Djilobodja. It seems that Kane’s performance elevated the entire team. Having missed five league games and three in the Champions League group stage, Harry Kane top scorer returned on November 6 in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, equalizing the score. On 22 November, he scored his first goal in the Champions League in the return match against Monaco (1:2) at the Stade Louis II.

Memorable Matches

Harry Kane ended Everton’s nine-game unbeaten streak! So, the main hero of the Tottenham vs. Everton 4-0 match was Harry Kane, who scored twice. In the first case, he made a cannon shot from outside the penalty area, which was a surprise for Joel Robles Blazquez, and then, in a counterattack, he converted a date with the goalkeeper, which was arranged for him by Dele Alli. This was one of the Key matches Tottenham! Thus, Mauricio Pochettino’s team advanced to the fourth round of the cup. In the match of the 20th round of the English Premier League – Spurs 5-2 Southampton – Harry Kane scored a hat-trick and set two records at once! He overtook Alan Shearer for the number of goals in the championship in a calendar year (38 vs 36). Besides, he set the best scoring result among footballers from the leading leagues in 2017, overtaking Messi (56 vs 54).

Mauricio Pochettino’s Tactical Genius

Mauricio Pochettino, the world’s strongest coach, focuses on tactical flexibility. He changed the team’s tactical system to 3-5-2, generated numerical superiority in midfield, and took advantage of the players’ mobility and speed. Moreover, he analyzes difficult moments and mistakes with the players in detail. Pochettino’s staff has a video department – the assistant coach gives detailed instructions, and the staff cuts the necessary videos during the matches. Pochettino shows players what exactly needs to be changed. Mauricio Pochettino tactics and the selection of versatile players and careful tactical preparation helped Pochettino to rebuild the lineup, scheme, and style for each opponent. This led to the Spurs best season ever to regain their leading positions.

The Legacy Of The 2016-2017 Season

Tottenham Hotspur legacy in 2016-2016 is hard to overestimate! Finally, Spurs have regained their leading positions. For fans, this marked the revival of their favorite team and the opportunity to make the most optimistic forecasts! With their aggressive football and careful tactical planning, Spurs have gained the upper hand even over Chelsea and Arsenal. After the end of the season, the club’s status changed to the Premier League impact leader.

Conclusion