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Tottenham Hotspur have been rumoured to bring in a new goalkeeper in the recently commenced winter transfer window, with Sunderland sensation Anthony Patterson being among the options for Daniel Levy as he looks to strengthen the keeping union in Ange Postecoglou’s roster.

The Lilywhites have been in a bit of an injury crisis at the back; the injury concerns to the North Londoners defensive unit have been complemented by first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario joining the treatment room following his ankle surgery, and while 36-year-old Fraser Forster has been doing decently, there is a need for a long-term keeper who can take up the reins at N17.

And despite the situation, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano insists that Spurs are not in the race to sign a goalkeeper in the ongoing January window. However, the aforementioned claim from the Italian has been disputed by Alan Nixon, who reckons that Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is an “option” at White Hart Lane.

King wants Patterson on a player-plus-cash deal

Now, former Lilywhites scout Bryan King insists that Daniel Levy should explore the possibilities of involving Brandon Austin in a potential player-plus-cash deal to pursue a move for Patterson. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, King said:

“Tottenham definitely need to sign another goalkeeper. However, signing Patterson in January might be difficult. Austin doesn’t seem close to getting an opportunity at Tottenham. Therefore, perhaps Spurs could offer Austin plus cash to sign Patterson.

“At present, Austin is Spurs’ number two, and it would make sense for Spurs’ number two to be offered in a deal for Sunderland’s number one. That is a deal which could happen. However, would Sunderland, who are pushing for promotion, want to get rid of one of their main assets?

“Money would need to be included, and I don’t think it would be small money, because at present Sunderland don’t need to sell, but Spurs do need to sign a goalkeeper because if anything happens to Fraser Forster, they could be in trouble.”

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At the moment, it looks like the pursuit of Patterson may be a relatively low-risk, high-reward move for Tottenham, given how they can secure a top keeper’s signature for the long term, especially given the market where top-tier goalkeepers are increasingly hard to come by. But it is to be seen if Levy takes this up as a priority given all the contrary reports.

Tottenham ready to purchase Evan Ferguson from Brighton

Tottenham Hotspur have failed in creating an offensive impact in their last few matches and there has been little to write home about them for much of the season in the final third. Brennan Johnson and Dominic Solanke have held the fort for the team more often than not, with the rest of their options in the attacking department severely underperforming of late.

Son Heung-min seems to be a shadow of his former self, whereas the less said about Timo Werner, the better. The former Chelsea forward was openly criticised by Ange Postecoglou as well for his lack of efficiency and contribution in front of goal, while he also is far from a long-term option given that the club is extremely unlikely to turn his loan into a permanent deal later this year.

Richarlison and Wilson Odobert have struggled with injuries for the majority of the campaign as well, with the Brazilian also being linked with departing the club. Ange Postecoglou requires a fresh injection of attacking names, possibly in January itself, and Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to oblige by landing Evan Ferguson from Brighton, according to GiveMeSport.

Not very long ago, Ferguson was one of the Premier League’s most sought-after offensive names but has struggled to play regular minutes in the ongoing campaign having fallen behind Danny Welbeck and Joao Pedro in Brighton’s pecking order. A loan elsewhere has been mooted to help him reignite his career and Tottenham are considered as an interested party.

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If Ferguson were to join Tottenham, he would need to play as the second fiddle behind Dominic Solanke although that’s not to say his minutes will be as limited as they have been at Brighton. Solanke has already played a lot of football this season and Ferguson would be a handy option for Postecoglou off the bench, as well as in a starting capacity in the cup competitions in the business end of the season.

Tottenham host Newcastle on matchday 20 of the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on matchday 20 of the Premier League on Saturday, January 4th, at 12:30 UK time. The Lilywhites are in action for the first time in 2025 and will look to start the year on a good note following three successive winless results to close out 2024.

A series of unsatisfactory results have mounted the pressure on Ange Postecoglou in recent weeks and have left Tottenham stranded in 11th place in the Premier League standings. Their opponents, Newcastle United, come into the match in fifth place amid hopes of making the Champions League next season by securing a top four berth.

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Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur seemingly cannot find the back of their injury problems. Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert remain out and have been joined on the treatment table by Destiny Udogie, who is likely to miss the next two months of action. Rodrigo Bentancur is also suspended owing to an accumulation of yellow cards.

The Uruguayan international’s absence could open the door for James Maddison to feature. The former Leicester City midfielder has scored eight times in the Premier League already this season. Meanwhile, it could even be a testing time for Son Heung-min, whose form has come under tremendous scrutiny lately, more so after he missed a penalty versus Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out.

PREDICTED TOTTENHAM XI (4-3-3): Forster; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bissouma, Kulusevski, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son

Newcastle United

Newcastle United come into the fixture without Fabian Schar, who is suspended. Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are expected to miss out due to injuries. Nick Pope remains a doubt but is unlikely to be risked given that Martin Dubravka has played reasonably well in the former Burnley goalkeeper’s absence.

Eddie Howe’s men come into the match having won each of their last five games in all competitions having struck 16 goals and conceded only one. Newcastle’s most recent win came against Manchester United by a 2-0 margin. Alexander Isak is their most prolific scorer in the Premier League with 12 goals to his name and will prove a handful for Spurs on Saturday.

PREDICTED NEWCASTLE XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Livramento, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Match-deciding duel

Radu Dragusin vs Alexander Isak

Tottenham Hotspur will come up against arguably the best and most in-form striker in the Premier League at the moment in Alexander Isak. The Swedish international is not only a terrific goal-scorer but has the ability to influence the match through his creative attributes and will have to be dealt with in a sound manner by Radu Dragusin.

The Romanian central defender has a good physical presence and is a fairly decent decision maker, so Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou will hope that he is on top of his game. An interesting duel awaits between two quality players though from Spurs’ point of view, they will consider half the job done if Isak can be kept dormant for much of the game.

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Prediction

Tottenham 0-3 Newcastle United

Newcastle United will very possibly compound Tottenham Hotspur’s misery with a convincing win in north London. Eddie Howe’s men can supposedly do no wrong, whereas Spurs have barely done their basics right in the last few matches on either end of the pitch. Alexander Isak’s form, in particular, will be too hot to handle for an overworked Tottenham side, who could drop by some more places by the end of matchday 20 subject to other results in the division.

Tottenham set to up the ante in their pursuit of Lecce’s sought-after left-back Patrick Dorgu

Tottenham Hotspur just cannot catch a break from injuries! They have been decimated by defensive injuries in recent weeks with Guglielmo Vicario suffering an ankle fracture against Manchester City in November and centre-back duo Cristian Romero and Micky Van De Ven hobbling off in the 4-3 defeat to Chelsea the following month. Ben Davies has also picked up an issue since.

Destiny Udogie is the latest Spurs casualty, with the left-back having sustained a hamstring injury in the 2-2 draw with Wolves on Sunday. As per club insider Paul O Keefe, Udogie could be sidelined for up to six to ten weeks. This leaves a huge hole in the squad at the back, which may derail the club’s transfer plans by keeping hold of out-of-favour left-back Sergio Reguilon amid Brentford interest.

The chiefs at the Hotspur Way have also started scouring the market to replace Udogie in Ange Postecoglou’s squad and it looks like they could up the ante for one of the club’s targets.

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According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham are contemplating whether to make a move for Lecce’s highly-rated left-back Patrick Dorgu amid intense competition.

At just 20 years old, Patrick Dorgu has already showcased his talent and potential with Lecce in Serie A. The Dane has been a mainstay in defence, establishing himself as a key player for Marco Giampaolo since he became Lecce’s boss in November. He has started 17 games in Serie A this season, scoring three goals.

Dorgu’s eye-catching displays in Serie A have caught the attention of many clubs across Europe including Tottenham. However, Lecce are in a strong negotiating position as the youngster still has four-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract (Transfermarkt).

The aforementioned report adds Ange Postecoglou has made his thoughts clear over upgrading the squad following discussions with his immediate bosses at the Hotspur Way, but Spurs are wary that signing the Lecce flyer would be difficult in January owing to the player garnering attention from elsewhere. This could result in the North Londoners becoming embroiled in a bidding war for the player.

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The Greek-Australian tactician is adamant that quality options are required in different various of the pitch if Tottenham are to improve this year, and Dorgu could turn out to be a sensational long-term addition should the club manage to beat several European bigwigs for his signature.

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Capable of playing on both sides of defence and as a wing-back or further forward, the Denmark international would be an ideal choice to cover and compete with Udogie for a spot in Big Ange’s first XI.

Tottenham Hotspur are addressing their goalkeeping concerns following the injury to Guglielmo Vicario, whose return remains uncertain. Veteran Fraser Forster’s underwhelming performances have prompted the club to target Alex Remiro for added depth in the position. Currently sitting 11th in the Premier League, Tottenham’s struggles can be attributed in part to their extensive injury list, with nine players side lined.

The Times reports that Tottenham Hotspur have been monitoring Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro in recent weeks and are aiming to secure his signature next month. Whether the La Liga side will agree to his departure in the upcoming transfer window remains to be seen.

Remiro has demonstrated his talent in La Liga and possesses the skills needed to thrive in English football. Spurs are actively seeking a dependable backup for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.

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The Lilywhites have an exciting project and a talented squad, making them an appealing destination for the Spaniard. Real Sociedad’s willingness to accept a reasonable transfer fee will be the real deal in determining if the deal progresses. While Spurs aim to address other areas of their squad, paying a premium for Remiro might not be feasible.

The Spanish goalkeeper has spent his entire career in Spain and might now seek a fresh challenge abroad, especially with the potential for a substantial wage increase in the Premier League. A legend at Real Sociedad, Remiro has made an impressive 244 appearances and kept 107 clean sheets, an outstanding record that highlights his quality.

At 29, Remiro is in his prime and would aim to establish himself as a key figure at Tottenham if the move materialises. Guglielmo Vicario has faced criticism for struggling with set pieces, and the Spanish goalkeeper could see this as an opportunity to challenge for the starting spot, even once Vicario regains fitness. Healthy competition between the two could elevate their performances.

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Tottenham winger Manor Solomon has been performing well on loan at Leeds United

Tottenham Hotspur continued their squad rebuild under Ange Postecoglou before the start of the season, adding some highly regarded talents while offloading the majority of the deadwood from the squad.

Ange Postecoglou, along with the chiefs at the Hotspur Way, also decided to loan out some academy kids to different corners of Europe to gain some valuable experience. In addition, the Australian tactician identified a few first-team players who will not feature regularly this season and allowed them to leave the club on loan.

One of them was Manor Solomon. While having started his Tottenham career on a high, things soon turned soar owing to the winger’s injury concerns that kept him on the sidelines for the majority of the previous season. The opportunities under Ange Postecoglou looked bleak when he recovered from his serious injury during pre-season, as Spurs had moved on and it was in the best of interests for both parties to go separate ways.

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After a slow start to his Leeds United loan spell, disrupted by an early hamstring problem, Manor Solomon has become an important player for Daniel Farke’s side. The Israel international has started three of their last six Championship fixtures, scoring a goal and bagging a brace of assists in the Whites’ 4-0 win over Oxford United earlier this month.

Now, John Wenham—the owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—thinks Leeds will sign Solomon permanently in a £10million deal from Tottenham after his recent impactful performances.

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Leeds are chasing automatic promotion once again after narrowly missing last time out under Daniel Farke. Solomon has become a key member of the squad of late, influencing games from the start and off the bench as well with his pace, dribbling skills, directness and flair.

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The diminutive winger is unlikely to have a future at Spurs, especially with the attacking talent Big Ange currently has at his disposal. So, Tottenham would be glad to see Solomon getting minutes at Elland Road but they’d hope to see him feature more prominently during the second half of the season to get a decent fee in the summer.

At the moment, though, it is too soon to predict a future for Solomon.

Tottenham will hand Ange Postecoglou a paltry budget for mid-season reinforcements

Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need of reinforcements with the team languishing down in 11th place following a 2-2 draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Ange Postecoglou has not enjoyed his second season in North London and a big part of that is down to the injury problems. Persistent injury problems and suspensions have led to poor displays in both the Premier League and the Europa League.

Over recent weeks and months, Spurs have been without Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Guglielmo Vicario, Mikey Moore and Wilson Odobert. Rodrigo Bentancur has also served a domestic seven-game ban, while Destiny Udogie was the latest casualty as he pulled up in the 2-2 draw with Wolves.

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Tottenham must back Ange Postecoglou during the mid-season trading period by making a few quality signings to his squad. However, it looks as though the Australian tactician is on course to be left disappointed with his attempts to reinforce his ranks.

According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Daniel Levy is set to hand the Spurs boss an extremely limited budget to spend in the winter market despite the club lying in the bottom half of the table, 11 points behind fourth-place Chelsea.

The Lilywhites showed ambition in the summer transfer window, breaking their transfer record by signing Dominic Solanke in a £65million deal from Bournemouth. Due to many reasons, results have not been consistent in the first half of the campaign and Big Ange would have liked to address a couple of problematic areas in his squad with new additions.

The aforementioned report adds Tottenham are likely to hand their head coach a paltry £25million to spend on reinforcements during the upcoming January transfer window. This is perhaps due to Daniel Levy not being a fan of spending in the mid-season trading period unless new players represent good value, meaning Big Ange is in danger of missing out on primary targets.

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The Greece-born coach took responsibility for his side’s slump in form, which has seen certain sections of the fanbase and pundits alike call out the board to sack him. As his squad has been stretched too thin, especially in defence which currently has only one fit centre-back in Radu Dragusin, Big Ange expects to be backed well in the transfer market to help him steady the ship.

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However, signs coming from the club are not optimistic as Levy isn’t expected to loosen his purse strings for mid-season additions even though there are reservations about missing out on qualifying for Europe ahead of next season.

Tottenham have made the first move to sign on-loan Leicester City playmaker Facundo Buonanotte

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to dip their toes in the upcoming January transfer window after being plagued by injuries and hugely inconsistent displays.

The North Londoners have failed to gain any sort of momentum or rhythm thanks largely due to their persistent injury problems. The resources at Ange Postecoglou’s disposal have been stretched, and with an XI that is constantly changing, one can’t expect him to grind out results every week.

Thus, Daniel Levy has to back the Greek-Aussie tactician with a couple of quality signings next month if Spurs are to get their season back on track. And it looks like he has already made his first move to sign a player.

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According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham have tabled a €45 million offer for Facundo Buonanotte, who is currently on loan at Leicester City from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Facundo Buonanotte was allowed to leave on loan to newly promoted Leicester City by new Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler in the summer. The Argentinean has been one of the rare shining lights in an otherwise woeful campaign for the Foxes, supplying four goals and two assists in 16 Premier League appearances. He has been one of their chief attacking threats, operating in multiple positions across midfield and attack.

The Perez-born talent’s displays have unsurprisingly gone unnoticed, with Spurs vying for his signature. The North Londoners’ intent to sign Buonanotte is reflected by their sizeable offer, although the aforementioned report claims that Brighton won’t be easily willing to part ways with him. The €45 million offer submitted by Tottenham is not deemed enough by the Seagulls as things stand.

The Lilywhites appear intent on enhancing their pool of young talent by adding Buonanotte to the mix. With his flair, creativity, dynamism and versatility, the South American can become a vital component in Postecoglou’s midfield and attacking ranks at White Hart Lane. He seems to fit the bill perfectly and the fact that the playmaker is only 20 years old means he has a lot of room to develop further.

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Brighton will have a final say on the youngster’s future. It is extremely unlikely that Buonanotte will stay at Leicester beyond his current loan spell as the Midlands club are fighting to maintain their top-flight status.

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Spurs have shown concrete interest by making an offer for the Argentinean, but with the Seagulls seemingly unconvinced with it, it remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy makes an improved proposal.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly targeting Rayo Vallecano right-back Andrei Ratiu as they brace for potential summer offers for Pedro Porro. The Premier League club are aware of mounting interest from Real Madrid and Manchester City in Porro, who has emerged as a top target for both clubs.

Real Madrid view Porro as a contingency plan should they fail to land Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Manchester City are considering him as a long-term successor to Kyle Walker. With Spurs expecting bids for Porro next summer, they have begun laying the groundwork for a replacement.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Tottenham have been scouting Ratiu extensively this season. The 26-year-old Romanian international has impressed with his performances for Rayo Vallecano, establishing himself as one of La Liga’s standout players.

Ratiu has enjoyed a breakout season under Rayo manager Iñigo Pérez, cementing his place as the team’s starting right-back. Known for his speed and work rate, Ratiu has played 15 consecutive matches this season, demonstrating both consistency and versatility. His performances during Euro 2024 also drew widespread attention, solidifying his reputation as a player to watch.

The Romanian defender has a €25 million release clause in his contract, which runs until 2028. While this figure is within Tottenham’s budget, Rayo Vallecano may demand a higher fee due to the growing interest in Ratiu. Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, AS Roma, and Bayer Leverkusen are also monitoring the player, creating stiff competition for his signature.

For Tottenham, securing Ratiu would be a proactive step in mitigating the potential loss of Porro. Ratiu’s ability to dominate the right flank and provide defensive stability makes him a strong candidate to slot into Spurs’ system seamlessly. His age and recent form suggest he is entering his prime, making him a viable long-term solution for Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

With multiple clubs vying for Ratiu, Tottenham will need to act decisively to avoid losing out on the Romanian full-back. The competition from European giants such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid and Spurs’ willingness to trigger his release clause highlights their intent to strengthen their defence.

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Ratiu’s combination of athleticism, defensive prowess, and attacking contributions makes him an ideal replacement for Pedro Porro should Spurs lose their star right-back. At €25 million, his release clause represents good value for a player of his caliber, particularly in today’s inflated transfer market.

For Tottenham, landing Ratiu would not only address an immediate concern but also signal their ability to compete with Europe’s elite in securing top talent.

Tottenham Hotspur had been heavily linked with Brazilian prodigy Vitor Roque before he eventually joined La Liga giants Barcelona. His time with the Catalans has been far from ideal and having fallen out of favour under Xavi very early on following his transfer, the player has been loaned out to Real Betis after failing to find a spot in Hansi Flick’s plans either.

Having said that, he has done a decent job with the Andalusian side and with four goals as well as two assists to his name, there is optimism that Roque is starting to find his feet. Real Betis also have the option to sign him permanently after his loan spell comes to an end although it remains to be seen if they are keen on exercising it.

According to Spanish source Estadio Deportivo, Tottenham Hotspur are willing to compete with Real Betis for Vitor Roque’s signing. While the 19-year-old has a sky-high potential and has been endorsed a number of times by the Barcelona board, he could be sold sooner rather than later with the Blaugrana struggling financially and consequently, facing a race against time to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the ongoing campaign.

Roque joined Barcelona from Athletico Paranaense for a transfer fee close to £50 million but following his slow start to life in Spain, it is expected for his valuation to be significantly lower than the amount he joined the 5-time Champions League winners for at the start of this year. Tottenham have maintained a relationship with the player’s entourage, which could help them in future negotiations.

Daniel Levy is expected to back Ange Postecoglou with an offensive name in January and Roque would be a good, dynamic addition to the Tottenham roster. He is able to play across both wings as well as in the centre forward position, so he can be a handy option for the manager off the bench as well as in the starting eleven occasionally.

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Olmo’s registration issues have meant that Roque’s sale in January is a very possible prospect, so it will be interesting to see if Tottenham make an official bid to land him, in which case Barcelona will terminate his loan at Real Betis and let go of him for good.