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

Tottenham Hotspur aren’t short on young talent at the moment, with Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear leading the way when it comes to exciting prospects emerging out of Hotspur Way.

Ange Postecoglou has not hesitated to give young talents and academy products opportunities to shine in the first team. He is aware of the development of the academy kids, and to help them take the next step, the Spurs boss allowed many of them to leave on loan. One of those was Ashley Phillips.

Ashley Phillips, who arrived at Tottenham from Blackburn Rovers in 2023, spent the second half of last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle. The youngster was one of Plymouth Argyle’s standout performers, playing a key role in helping the club secure their Championship status.

He returned to N17 in June and signed for Championship side Stoke City on a season-long loan two months later. After a slow start to life at Stoke City, the teenager is beginning to make strides and grab the opportunities coming his way with both hands.

John Wenham—the owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—thinks Phillips should be ready for a Premier League loan next season after he returns from Blackburn. After back-to-back loan spells in the Championship, he wants the Tottenham youngster to test himself in the English top flight.

Phillips is taking impressive strides into senior football, and the fact that he had to patiently wait for his opportunities in the opening months of the season will allow him to develop in different facets of being a professional football player.

New Stoke boss Narcis Pelach has given the Manchester-born talent great confidence since replacing Steven Schumacher in mid-September. Under Pelach, the Potters are comparatively doing well and Phillips has been one of the key players in their resurgence. He started against his former employers Blackburn in midweek, helping his team keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 away success.

This was the teenager’s fourth successive start for the Championship outfit, and with every passing game, Phillips is gaining the trust of Pelach. Should the Stoke loan go well, the bosses at the Hotspur Way must consider sending the central defender on loan to a Premier League club next season.

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Exposing Phillips to top-level football is essential and a temporary switch to a Premier League side—a mid-table or promoted—before integrating him into the Spurs side would not be a bad idea.

Tottenham’s unpredictable start to the season has left them in 7th place in both the Premier League and Champions League, with injuries to seven key players influencing their struggles. Richarlison, sidelined by injuries himself, has missed five league matches and most Europa League fixtures, forcing manager Ange Postecoglou to consider other options for his forward line. The club will have to make a crucial decision regarding Richarlison’s future, as his recurring injuries raise concerns over his reliability moving forward.

Richarlison seemed to have regained form and fitness, especially after assisting Dominic Solanke in Spurs’ recent 4-1 win over Aston Villa. However, his progress was short-lived, as a hamstring injury ruled him out of the mid-week Europa League game against Galatasaray. Ange Postecoglou confirmed the setback, adding to his frustration as Spurs prepare for Sunday’s match against Ipswich Town without the Brazilian forward.

What does the future hold for the Brazilian?

Richarlison’s ongoing injury troubles highlight a growing challenge for Ange Postecoglou, who relies on a fit, dynamic squad to execute his high-intensity style. A £60 million signing, Richarlison was expected to be a consistent force at Tottenham, but his repeated absences leave a void in Postecoglou’s plans. For the Lilywhites, this raises questions about his long-term reliability and suitability for their current system.

Commenting via Youtube on the ex-Everton star, Postecoglou said:

“He was very disappointed. I think I said in the lead up, we tried to take a different approach, he worked awfully hard on his rehab but also his general fitness.”

“I’m reticent to put [a time on] it but he’ll be out for a significant amount of time. It’s a significant hamstring injury.”

With Richarlison approaching 28 and struggling to make a significant impact even when fit, Tottenham may soon face a tough decision on his future. Given the high expectations from his £60 million transfer, the club might need to consider alternative options to strengthen their forward line, especially as Postecoglou’s system demands consistent and impactful performances.

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According to Teamtalk, Heung-min Son’s camp is unhappy with Tottenham Hotspur’s decision not to offer him a new contract, and the news has caught the attention of the Saudi Pro League. Son has been one of Spurs’ standout players, especially following Harry Kane’s departure, but recent reports suggest that the club won’t be extending his deal. This decision could pave the way for a potential transfer, with the Saudi Pro League now closely monitoring the situation.

Tottenham’s decision not to offer him a new contract, has caught the attention of the Saudi Pro League. Alongside ongoing interest in Mohamed Salah, Son has now emerged as a key target, with the Saudi league eyeing the possibility of signing two of the Premier League’s biggest stars.

Son’s camp opinions changing

The £190,000 gross per week star, is contracted with Tottenham until the end of the season, with the option for the club to extend it for an additional year. However, reports state that Tottenham have informed Son’s camp that they will likely trigger the extension, which has caused discontent within the camp.

The frustration within Heung-min Son’s camp over Tottenham’s handling of his contract could lead them to explore other options, with the Saudi Pro League emerging as a potential suitor. Son, a Tottenham legend with “galactico” level stats ( 252 goal contributions in 418 matches) , has been a key figure at the club, often sacrificing personal glory for loyalty.

Tottenham appear to be planning for life after Son, with reports suggesting they are keeping a close eye on Argentine forward Kevin Zenon. The club is reportedly keen on integrating the 19-year-old into their squad gradually, potentially as a long-term replacement for their legendary player.

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With Son’s future at Tottenham hanging in the middle, his camp’s dissatisfaction adds further uncertainty to the situation. As the season progresses, only time will tell where the South Korean star will be playing next.

With a defeat at the hands of Galatasaray in their midweek UEFA Europa League fixture, Spurs’ stop-and-go momentum prevails as we enter the second quarter of the season which will feature the infamous festive period schedule of the English footballing calendar.

Despite their several stumbles, Spurs are in the quarters of the League Cup, just two points off the top four in the Premier League, and strong contenders for the Europa League, with their FA Cup campaign to commence in January. With everything left to play for, Spurs need to manoeuvre the coming months meticulously to make this a special term under head coach, Ange Postecoglou.

Here, we present to you three positions the Lilywhites need to address in particular during the January transfer window.

Right-back

Pedro Porro has emerged on Real Madrid’s wishlist as they are forced into looking at long-term replacements for Dani Carvajal, who is advancing in his 30s and is out for the season with an ACL injury. Man City are also looking to bring the Spaniard back to the Etihad.

Even if Porro doesn’t go anywhere in January, Tottenham’s other right-back options are Djed Spence, who at best remains on the fringes of the first team, and the versatile teenager Archie Gray. Simply put, Spurs are too thin in this department, and if they are to go deep into competitions on the back of Postecoglou’s intense regimen, they are going to need at least one more right-back option in January—one the head coach will play, at least.

Left-back

The fullback situation on the left isn’t looking too good either. Ben Davies is in his thirties and could leave the club in the coming months while also currently occupying the centre-back spot in the absence of the injured Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, Sergio Reguilón remains on the roster only because a deal for him could not be sorted out in the summer, leaving Destiny Udogie as the sole out-and-out option.

Archie Gray has once again demonstrated his age-defying versatility by playing in this spot (as he did against Galatasaray), but as stated above, Spurs are going to need more hands—or legs, if you prefer—on deck per position to mount challenges in multiple competitions.

Central defence

As pointed out in the previous section, both Romero and Van de Ven are currently out. They are also Spurs’ best centre-backs and have consistently been linked with moves away in recent months. Tottenham’s recent defeat demonstrated that their literal last line of defence that boasts Davies and Radu Drăgușin—who reportedly wants out—is limited in its ability to keep the opposition attackers out.

Spurs may ultimately have to resort to getting a versatile defender or two in January to bolster their defence line in general for at least the second half of this season, someone like Gray or Davies who could occupy multiple positions and get used to Postecoglou’s requirements seamlessly.

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Tottenham Hotspur are establishing a very exciting group of young players at the Hotspur Way currently with a clear focus on future prospects.

The north Londoners enjoyed a strong summer transfer window where Daniel Levy and Johan Lange brought in some exciting talents through the front doors at White Hart Lane. One of those talents to arrive in the summer was Archie Gray.

Archie Gray joined Tottenham from Leeds United for a fee worth around £30million in August. He became the talk of the town following an impressive campaign with Leeds United, making over 50 appearances and featuring in his preferred midfield role as well as at right-back.

Since the Whites failed to secure top-flight promotion, Spurs took advantage of the Championship club’s financial situation and beat several clubs to the teenager’s signature. One of the hottest prospects in English football, Gray, however, hasn’t been able to get regular first-team action at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou.

So far, the England youth international has featured in 10 matches and has been on the pitch for only 491 minutes. He is yet to start a Premier League game and has come off the bench only five times. As per a report from GIVEMESPORT, Gray could be subject to a lot of offers during the winter transfer window.

John Wenham—the owner of the famous Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose—has tipped Southampton to make a move for Gray in the January transfer window. He feels the versatile Englishman would be required to join a club where he is going to get regular minutes after virtually spending more than the first two months of the 2024/25 season on the bench at Tottenham.

Gray has seen opportunities tough to come by at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. More importantly, he is yet to start a game in his preferred midfield position. The England under-21 international finds himself behind the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma in the pecking order and the lack of minutes has led to a lot of talk about his future.

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Big Ange considers Gray an important part of his long-term plans at the club but he hasn’t given him much opportunities to showcase his talent. Hence, why, it would make sense that the Durham-born talent is sent out on loan, perhaps to a Premier League side like Southampton.

While the Saints find themselves in the relegation zone, Russell Martin has not shied away from giving youngsters opportunities in the Premier League and the same could happen with Gray if Spurs decide to loan him to the south coast club.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has been tasked with stepping up and showing his quality as the Lilywhites face challenges in the defensive line owing to the injury problems at White Hart Lane. The Romanian signed for the Lilywhites at the commencement of the ongoing calendar year when Daniel Levy brought him from Genoa in a deal worth £26 million to add depth and quality to Ange Postecoglou’s defensive roster.

Although, despite signing for the North Londoners for about a year now, the Romanian international hasn’t had a consistent set of opportunities under his belt at Hotspur Way, which has been a cause of frustration among the supporters and players alike. This has led to speculations suggesting a possible exit in 2025 transfer intervals as the 22-year-old seeks to find consistent opportunities under his belt.

Wenham rules out Dragusin loan move: ‘He’s not going anywhere’

However, amid links with a move away from Spurs, John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, insists that the Romanian international “isn’t going anywhere.”

Dragusin has been subject to links with a move to Juventus off late, with the Italian giants looking to land his signatures on a loan transfer, per a recent report via. La Gazzetta dello Sport. However, Wenham suggests that the player is too important to be allowed to seek minutes away from White Hart Lane on a loan deal.

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

“There is zero chance of that happening. He’s actually playing quite a lot of games. Also, if Destiny Udogie were to ever get injured, we’ve seen Micky van de Ven can play at left-back, which means Drăgușin would be the starting centre-back.

“Whenever Cristian Romero or van de Ven are injured, he is also the starting centre-back. Therefore, any links or stories about him going out on loan are a complete waste of time.

“It is all about him establishing himself now at Tottenham. He is still very young, which people are quick to forget. He isn’t going anywhere.”

With Cristian Romero and Mikey van de Ven serving the sidelines, this is an opportunity for Radu to have an inroad in Ange Postecoglou’s starting lineup and showcase his potential as a reliable option in Tottenham’s backline. This period can be a turning point in the Romanian defender’s time at N17 as he looks to cement his place in the Australian head coach’s starting eleven.

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Do you think Dragusin will leave on loan in the winter window, or will he stay put at Spurs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Sergio Reguilón was one of a handful of players Ange Postecoglou had told to pack their bags at the beginning of pre-season, having been deemed surplus to requirements.

While the likes of Giovani Lo Celso and Emerson Royal were able to find new homes, the Spaniard did not manage to find a suitor. And now, having been out of action since the end of last season, the 27-year-old is willing to go the extra mile in an attempt to end his misery.

Sergio Reguilón inclined towards having his Tottenham contract terminated

As reported by Spanish outlet Ficherio, Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilón could terminate his contract with the North London club in an attempt find new employers.

The Spain international has not been part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans since the latter arrived at the club last season. After spending last season on loan at Man United and Brentford, Reguilón was told by the Lilywhites to pack up his bags, though they failed to move him on.

Reguilón’s £53k-per-week contract expires in the summer, which if he were to give it up right away would allow him to join another club before the January transfer window. Sevilla are one of the few La Liga clubs reportedly willing to offer him a deal if he becomes a free agent, with Getafe also in the mix.

Desperate times, desperate measures

Reguilón wanted to move to a side playing European football in the summer, hoping his own pedigree would help him find someone.

Now, the situation is more dire. At 27, Reguilón cannot afford to be out of action for too long if he wants to continue playing. He’s in his prime years after all, and his stock will continue deteriorating at a rapid pace the longer he remains on the sidelines.

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Tottenham star Richarlison is set to be on the sidelines until early December

Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a fantastic 4-1 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. However, the three points came with some cost on the Spurs roster as Richarlison and Cristian Romero were subbed off owing to respective injury concerns.

Richarlison has endured a difficult time at the Hotspur Way after joining from Everton in the summer of 2022. Persistent injury problems and lack of consistency have not allowed the Brazilian to take his game to the next level. This season has been no different as he continues to tackle several injury problems in north London.

He missed the whole of September with an unspecified injury sustained in training. The 27-year-old recently returned to action after a spell on the sidelines. He was given a chance to impress against Aston Villa at home and the forward didn’t disappoint.

Richarlison made an immediate impact off the bench against Emery’s side, making a driving run into the box and teeing up Dominic Solanke to score his second of the game. However, amid celebrations, he was grimacing in pain holding his thigh, and he then had to be immediately substituted.

Ange Postecoglou confirmed after the game that the Brazilian had felt a tweak in his hamstring, although he was still unsure about the severity of the problem. Now, according to transfer insider Paul O Keefe, Richarlison is expected to spend at least four weeks recovering from his latest hamstring problem.

The latest setback means the South American star will not return to action until early December. He is set to miss the rest of November with his fresh hamstring injury, starting with Thursday’s Europa League trip to Galatasaray. The Spurs boss will also be without the ex-Everton man’s services against Ipswich Town, Manchester City, AS Roma, Fulham and Bournemouth at least.

Richarlison could target a comeback from injury for Tottenham’s big game against Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 8. In his absence, Timo Werner will look to step up and show his value to the team, while academy graduate Mikey Moore should be getting minutes as well.

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The Brazil ace’s injury is a big setback to Big Ange and Co., and we can only hope he returns back fitter and stronger in December.

Ange Postecoglou and Co returned to winning ways in the league on the weekend with their comeback win over Aston Villa.

Ahead of the hectic footballing calendar of the festive period, the Lilywhites are planning for the second of the season and beyond as the transfer window reopens in less than two months’ time.

Tottenham considering January move for Callum Hudson-Odoi

As reported by Football Insider, Tottenham remain interested in Callum Hudson-Odoi and are looking to move for him in January. Nottingham Forest could demand as much as £30 million for their English attacking midfielder.

Forest have exceeded all expectations with their start to this season and find themselves third in the Premier League table, six points off the top. The 23-year-old has been a key part of Forest’s campaign so far, with two goals from opening ten league games.

The England international’s ability to play on either wing as well as centrally if need be makes him a quintessential Postecoglou operator, though Spurs may have to pay above the odds for him if they are to make a move for him in January.

Hudson-Odoi has in place at Forest a £80k-per-week contract set to run until June 2026.

It all depends on one factor

Tottenham’s form going into the festive season will play a key role in determining how much the club management would want to back Ange Postecoglou for the remainder of the season.

Tottenham’s exciting football under Ange Postecoglou cuts both ways. They stumbled just enough last season to miss out on Champions League qualification and are stumbling every now and then this time round as well. If this continues, Daniel Levy and Co may find themselves reluctant in backing their manager come January.

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If results take an upward turn, however, Hudson-Odoi is a player who would fit Postecoglou’s style and fit in quickly mid-season, though where Forest find themselves halfway through the season will also play a key role in determining their players’ inclination towards moving elsewhere. The former Chelsea man certainly has skill and it remains top be seen if Postecoglou can get the best out of him.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move to sign a new midfielder in the upcoming winter transfer window, and the Lilywhites have been vying for a move for LOSC Lille midfielder Angel Gomes as they look to add quality in the middle of the park.

Despite investing millions during the summer transfer window to reshape the squad, head coach Ange Postecoglou will be handed further opportunities to bolster his squad in the upcoming windows. Lille’s Angel Gomes is firmly in the sights of Daniel Levy and Johan Lange, and it looks like the north Londoners have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder.

According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Angel Gomes is eager to complete a switch to the Premier League ahead of the 2025/26 season amid interest from Tottenham and a few English clubs.

The former Manchester United academy graduate has taken strides in his game in the past couple of years in Ligue 1. At 24, he only broke into the senior England side earlier this year and appears to want a new adventure, having entered the final eight months on his contract at Lille (Transfermarkt).

And with his deal running out at the end of the ongoing campaign, the French side may consider selling Gomes for a bargain fee rather than losing him on a free transfer in the following summer. Spurs’ Premier League rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa are also keen on the diminutive playmaker’s signature. The interest in Gomes doesn’t end there; Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are keeping tabs on his situation at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy too.

Spurs have sensed an opportunity to sign the England international on a cut-price deal as his contract runs down at Lille, or else, they could sign a pre-contract agreement with the player at the start of the New Year.

However, the aforementioned report adds the north London outfit will only move forward with a proposal should they feel Gomes’ financial demands are practical. The 24-year-old, who is currently earning less than £11,500-per-week at Lille, may demand around £150,000-per-week when his suitors head to the negotiating table. That could prove to be an obstacle for Spurs as they want to remain watchful when it comes to maintaining their wage structure.

Spurs let go of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso in the summer transfer window and didn’t replace their experience in the squad, something that has cost Postecoglou on multiple occasions in the ongoing campaign. Gomes, in that regard, will be perfect to go into the roster, bringing creativity, mobility and dynamism to their midfield.

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That said, it depends on the Hotspur Way chiefs whether they decide to go ahead with their plans to sign the Lille star in 2025.