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Pedro Porro has gone from having a mixed start to life at Tottenham to one of the most desired fullbacks in Europe under Ange Postecoglou.

Reports in recent weeks have been linking the Spaniard with a return to Spain, with Real Madrid keen to find a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.

And now, another European heavyweight has entered the mix.

Man City want to bring back Pedro Porro

As reported by GiveMeSport, Manchester City are monitoring the progress of Pedro Porro at Tottenham and may be tempted to re-sign him in the coming months.

The Spanish fullback is now one of the first names on the team sheet under Ange Postecoglou. He’s already made 11 appearances this season across all competitions.

Porro was on City’s books for three years but never played a game for them. The Sky Blues are now in need to find reinforcements on the right side of their defence, especially with an ageing Kyle Walker having looked troubled often this season.

The Spain international is valued by Transfermarkt at €45 million, though Spurs are expected to demand around €95 million for him, especially with Real Madrid also in the mix for him.

Porro’s £85k-per-week Tottenham contract is set to run until June 2028.

Porro’s rise is Spurs’ gain

Daniel Levy’s reputation as a shrewd negotiator is absolutely warranted. When you look at the clubs coming for Porro and the years remaining on his contract, it’s hard to imagine Spurs letting him go for peanuts, be it in January or next summer.

Making big money off Porro’s sale would also allow Spurs to not only find another right-back but also a left-back; they need reinforcements out wide in general.

Of course, Spurs’ results going forward will also play a key role in how much Levy will be able to tempt Porro’s suitors break the bank for his services.

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Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sign a midfielder in January

Tottenham Hotspur had a productive summer transfer window as they not only invested in quite a few young talents with high potential but also made a marquee signing in Dominic Solanke.

After beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home last weekend, Tottenham climbed to seventh in the table. They are only two points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea, and having narrowly missed out on a top-four spot last season, Spurs’ main objectives will include getting back into the Champions League and winning a trophy this term.

Of course, for Tottenham to keep pace in the race for the top four, a new signing or two in January might be on the agenda. According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Spurs want to sign a new midfielder in January and have two players in sight—AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Real Madrid’s Arda Guler.

Big Ange wants a central midfielder who can not only control games and add dynamism but also complement his current crop of players and improve the consistency of his team. Tijjani Reijnders has undoubtedly been AC Milan’s best player in an otherwise poor Serie A campaign thus far, scoring four goals in 13 appearances, including three in four Champions League outings.

While he fits well into Big Ange’s system, Milan are unlikely to sanction Reijnders’ exit midway through the campaign due to his high importance to Paulo Fonseca’s side. Yet, Spurs continue monitoring his situation.

Arda Guler, meanwhile, is a completely different profile to Reijnders. Known for his incisive passing, vision and ability to run, the Turkish sensation would add new vigour and energy to the Tottenham engine room. The aforementioned report adds the teenager could be available on loan in January, with Real Madrid looking to give him more minutes in a highly competitive atmosphere like the Premier League.

However, a temporary switch for Guler isn’t being fancied by Big Ange as he wants players who can commit themselves to the Spurs project in the long term. The Lilywhites want to make a key signing in the winter window to alleviate their squad and boost their top-four hopes in the second half of the season.

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Truth be told, the signing of Reijnders mid-season looks highly improbable. So, the best we could try getting on loan is Guler, who will not be short of options if Real Madrid open the doors for a temporary exit.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been subject to links with a move away from N-17, with the Argentine World Cup winner being linked to La Liga giants Real Madrid. And given the 26-year-old’s importance to Ange Postecoglou‘s squad, Daniel Levy has been looking to tie down the player to a new contract at Hotspur Way to ward off any interest in his signatures.

The former Atalanta back has taken massive strides in his game since moving to Spurs and has established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe and a key cog at Tottenham, which reciprocated into vice-captaincy at N17. And with his contract ending in 2027, the North Londoners have been looking to begin negotiations for a potential new contract.

Will Romero ditch Spurs for Champions League dream?

Cristian Romero has expressed one concern to the chiefs at Hotspur Way ahead of any contract negotiations, per TBR Football. The Argentine international has been worried about committing his future to Tottenham for one reason. While the 26-year-old is happy at White Hart Lane, the lack of Champions League football is having him second thoughts about his long-term future at the club.

The report goes on to add Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on his contract situation. All the aforementioned trio of clubs are a regular presence in European elite football.

And the club is well aware of the potential suitors and the fact that Romero commands interest from Europe’s most elite sides. Spurs have reportedly told the player that getting into the Champions League is part of the plans; however, the club is said to be worried that they might lose multiple star players if they fail to do so this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a thrilling outing at White Hart Lane at the weekend as the North Londoners came from behind to secure a 4-1 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa; however, the three points came with a big blow on the Spurs roster as star defender Cristian Romero was subbed off owing to an injury concern.

The Lilywhites started the game without one of their core defenders, with Micky van de Ven missing out on the fixture after sustaining a hamstring injury against Manchester City in the EFL Cup fixture last week. And his defensive partner Cristian Romero joined him in the injury room after he went into an erratic challenge on Villa’s goal scorer on the night, Morgan Rogers, in the second half.

The Argentine World Cup winner was subbed off after picking up a potential bone injury on the right toe, with recent reports suggesting that it set off alarm bells in the Argentine national dressing room, with the injury coming just ahead of the international break.

Romero injury not serious?

Now, Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul has given the latest on Romero’s injury, suggesting that the injury isn’t as bad as initially feared. He suggests that there is no bone injury that aggregates to a potential absence of only a week or ten days.

Sharing the update via. X, formerly known as Twitter, Edul stated:

“Cuti Romero has an injury in the right big toe ligament. There is no bone injury (fracture or fissure). It’s milder than it could have been. He’s going to be off for a week or 10 days. Argentina’s list comes out in the next few hours.”

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With Romero and Van de Ven serving the sidelines, Tottenham are expected to play with Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies at the heart of defence for the upcoming games. Ange Postecoglou’s side play Galatasaray in the Europa League tomorrow, followed by White Hart Lane playing host to Ipswich Town at the weekend before the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new midfielder in the upcoming 2025 transfer intervals as Ange Postecoglou looks to add physical presence, power, and reliability in the middle of the park, and the North Londoners have been subject to links with Brighton defensive midfielder Carlos Baleba.

The Lilywhites have been short at the heart of the park given the departures of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Daniel Levy failed to bring in appropriate recruits to cover for the sold, and the fact that Lucas Bergvall and Archie Grey are still young means Tottenham’s chief will have to drop into the market again to bring in a midfielder.

Levy favors Cardoso amid Baleba links?

There have been reports off late (h/t Alex Crook of talkSPORT) suggesting Ange Postecoglou’s admiration of Brighton midfielder Baleba. However, despite the links to the 20-year-old Cameroon national team, John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, doesn’t think Tottenham will move for Carlos Baleba.

The podcast host insists that Real Betis’ midfielder Johnny Cardoso would be Daniel Levy’s preferred midfield signing.

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

“I can’t really see that happening. I think it is far more likely that the club would opt to sign Cardoso from Real Betis instead, as the holding midfielder signing. With Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray both already at the club too, I just can’t see this one.”

Baleba has been impressive since his debut for the Seagulls, and multiple clubs, including Tottenham, have expressed interest in the midfielder. However, Brighton would not be under any pressure to sell the player, which makes a probable transfer tricky and hefty.

This could force Tottenham to pivot to Cardoso, a player they already hold an option on.

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Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a splendid summer transfer window where Daniel Levy brought in some exciting talents through the doors at White Hart Lane, and as the North Londoners enjoy the new recruits donning the Lilywhites badge, the chiefs at Hotspur Way have already been pondering about their transfer blueprint for 2025 intervals.

And Spurs could raid Spanish giants Real Madrid for talented star Arda Guler in the upcoming winter transfer window.

Tottenham to explore loan move for Real Madrid’s Guler

TNT Commentator Ian Darke believes that Tottenham may look to sign Turkish midfield maestro Arda Guler on a possible loan transfer in the January transfer window if the Real Madrid sensation becomes available on the market. The former Fenerbahçe midfielder has been subject to links with a move to Tottenham after having started only three of the previous eleven (11) games in the Spanish top tier for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Ian Darke, in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, revealed how the 19-year-old is getting frustrated about his game time at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and how the North Londoners can take advantage of the opportunity.

He said:

“Guler would be a fantastic pickup for Tottenham – he’s a very good young player. He just can’t get in the Real Madrid side because they’ve got Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Mbappe. He shone at the Euros and he’ll be frustrated that he doesn’t get on the pitch very much at all. I see Real Madrid a lot. But whether they’d let him go in January, I’m not sure.

“Once they clinched the title last season they gave him a run of games, and he interestingly came up with a flurry of goals. If you’re talking about signing some class, he’s definitely that.”

With the lack of creative output from James Madison in the ongoing 2024/25 season, Ange Postecoglou may look to bring in a creative midfielder in the winter window as he looks to play vertical football, and another player with an attacking mindset would do the Australian’s side ample of good.

Arda Guler is an acclaimed talent, and Tottenham could benefit a lot from having him in the ranks for the second half of the season.

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Their latest comeback win over Aston Villa sees Tottenham continue their “two steps forward, one step back” approach.

One of their biggest vulnerabilities flagged up under Ange Postecoglou is their inefficiency on set pieces. However, one club correspondent believes things are looking better in that department this term.

Alasdair Gold praises Tottenham’s set-piece record in defence after Aston Villa win

Speaking recently on his official YouTube channel, Tottenham’s correspondent for Football London, Alasdair Gold, discussed among other things the team’s set-piece record.

“Tottenham has only conceded two set-piece goals this season, a significant improvement over last year.

“When defending Villa’s set pieces, they handled the pressure well—except for one unlucky bounce.”

The Lilywhites’ win over the Villans last weekend has taken them to seventh in the Premier League table—two points behind Chelsea (fourth), Arsenal (fifth), and Villa themselves in sixth, all of whom are on 18 points after ten games.

There’s more to it

Talking about Spurs’ defensive solidity in set pieces after a game in which they conceded off a set piece is brave, to say the least. Chalking the concession off as “one unlucky bounce”, additionally, is very charitable.

Tottenham have conceded few goals from set pieces thus far, yes, but under Postecoglou since the start of last season, they have been one of the most vulnerable sides from dead-ball situations, while simultaneously being one of the least threatening teams from them. A not insignificant part of this is down to the fact that Postecoglou is not someone particularly keen on having comprehensive set-piece coaching, something his rivals have been doing consistently in order to gain that marginal edge.

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Still, they haven’t conceded too many from set pieces this season, which is a good sign given they’re in the second season under the 59-year-old, but things will become trickier as the season progresses and long-term physical and psychological fatigue hampers player concentration, and if Postecoglou’s comments are anything to go by, we should expect Tottenham to continue conceding from set pieces in the coming months.

Son Heung-min is set to stay at Tottenham until 2026

There have been significant injury issues for Tottenham Hotspur to deal with already having only just entered November.

Son Heung-min has already been on the sidelines twice this season. He has dealt with hamstring and thigh issues with just 10 games done and dusted in the Premier League. The South Korean forward returned to the squad from injury against Aston Villa on Sunday.

The 32-year-old started the game, but minutes after assisting Brennan Johnson’s equalising goal, Ange Postecoglou decided to take him off in the 55th minute to manage his fitness. Son Heung-min was left frustrated with being substituted, especially after he had played a key role in helping the team get back in the game against Aston Villa.

On Monday, reports suggested that Spurs plan to trigger a one-year option in Son’s contract that would extend his stay at the club beyond this campaign. Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King feels the South Korean staying at the Hotspur Way for another year would be hugely beneficial for Postecoglou and Spurs.

Son has been one of the pillars at Spurs over the years, scoring goals, making assists, creating chances, leading the team, mentoring young talents and entertaining the fans. He has been a fabulous servant for Tottenham since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen back in 2015, establishing himself as one of the greats in the club’s history books.

Following Harry Kane’s big-money move to Bayern Munich in 2023, the onus of scoring goals for the Lilywhites consistently fell on the shoulders of Son and he didn’t disappoint, netting 17 goals in 35 Premier League appearances during the 2023/24 season. The £190,000 per-week star is capable of performing at a high level despite turning 32, and therefore, it is not rocket science that our club would like to extend his stay until 2026.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from the Premier League heavyweights owing to difficulties getting consistent game time under his belt.

The 22-year-old Romanian defender moved to White Hart Lane in a highly anticipated deal from Italian side Genoa as the North Londoners jumped through the eleventh-hour hijack attempt from Bayern Munich. Dragusin’s transfer was expected to add quality and depth to the Lilywhites; however, he hasn’t had opportunities to don the Spurs badge on a consistent basis, which has fuelled rumours linking him with the Tottenham Way exit.

Now Dragusin’s agent, Florian Manea, who has been giving interviews about every week, has spoken about the latest situation and speculation surrounding his client and potential rumours about Tottenham’s exit with Italian giants Juventus linked with a move for the 22-year-old.

Dragusin agent denies Juventus rumours

Radu Dragusin gave a splendid performance against Manchester City, and following that up with another strong display against Aston Villa at the weekend, now the Romanian international would be hopeful that his recent performances will earn him more minutes, especially with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero serving the sidelines.

And that is exactly what his agent relayed while denying any speculations linking Radu with a move to Juventus.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with TuttoJuve, Florian Manea was quizzed about whether Radu Dragusin can return to the Italian top tier with Juventus, where he said:

“He’s coming off a great match against Manchester City, now he’s focused on the rest of the season. He wants to do well with Tottenham. I learn about it from the Italian newspapers, I honestly don’t know anything about it (transfer rumours.) With Juventus As far as I’m concerned, there have been no contacts. As always, the final say in these cases will be up to the club he belongs to, but the boy is happy here at Tottenham.”

Radu finally has an in-road at White Hart Lane and an opportunity to make a place for himself in Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham, and he would be looking to grab it with both hands.

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Cristian Romero suffered a foot injury during Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur earned their fifth Premier League win of the season by beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home on Sunday. They comfortably outclassed Unai Emery’s side in the second half and moved to seventh in the Premier League standings.

However, the three points at the weekend came at some cost for Spurs as both Cristian Romero and Richarlison were forced off with injuries in the second half of the game. After the match, Ange Postecoglou addressed the injury situations of both the South Americans, conceding the concerns but staying cautious about details until further checks are made.

Cristian Romero was subject to a reckless moment against Villa, where he barged into Morgan Rogers with the score tied at 1-1. He picked up a yellow card for his offence and also hurt himself following the challenge on the Villa attacker, which ultimately led to him being substituted as Ben Davies came on in central defence.

As per a report from the reliable Argentinean outlet TyC Sports, Romero has set off “alarm bells” in the South American nation with suggestions that he might have suffered a serious injury. They claim the pain the defender experienced while walking off the pitch could be a bone injury to the toe on his right foot.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King feels a potential serious injury to the 2022 World Cup winner would be a massive blow for Big Ange and his team. However, he feels no conclusion on the extent of the injury can be drawn as of yet as it is still too early.

Romero is a very strong player and him leaving the field in discomfort at the weekend isn’t encouraging for what is to come. In reality, there was no need for the Argentinean to dive into the challenge on Rogers, who had given Villa the lead. His erratic action whilst for the team not only saw the referee book him but also pick an injury which has the possibility to be a serious one.

Big Ange and our Spurs fans are facing an anxious wait to see how long they will be without the central defender. The injury to Romero has come at a very bad time, with his centre-back partner Micky van de Ven also sidelined due to a hamstring issue.

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This leaves the north Londoners thin at the back, leaving Big Ange in a spot of bother ahead of games against Galatasaray and Ipswich Town.