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The Brentford striker didn’t rule out an exit from the Gtech Community Stadium this month as a price tag is reportedly set.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest transfer target Yoane Wissa has admitted it would be 'a dream' to play for a top six club amid reports of a potential exit from Brentford before Deadline Day next week.

The Brentford talisman has bagged 11 Premier League goals already this season and is enjoying an impressive campaign at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Evening Standard carried the latest reports of interest in the striker's services from top flight rivals Spurs and Forest.

Nottingham Forest have already seen a £22 million bid rejected by Brentford last week and the outlet claims that the West London outfit have slapped a £40 million price tag on the striker. Should an offer in that ballpark come in, a potential exit could be given the green light.

Brentford star open to transfer

Wissa is contracted at Brentford until 2026, having arrived from Lorient in 2021. Thomas Frank has tried to play down rumours of a sale this month. When asked about a Wissa exit, the Bees boss said: "Good luck. That'll never happen."

Nonetheless, speaking on French channel Canal+ this week, Wissa was less concrete about his future at Brentford. When asked if there had indeed been a bid for him, the 28-year-old said: "There's interest. If there's a transfer in progress I can't really say. It's true there's been interest since the summer. Brentford are having a great season, and so am I. At the moment I'm just thinking about Brentford and we'll see what happens."

Wissa's strike partner Bryan Mbeumo has also been linked with a transfer exit, Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in the player. However, that does not seem likely to be a move that is sanctioned this month.

Asked if he would like to play for a club in the top six, Wissa replied: "Why not? We have the chance of playing in the Premier League and things happen quickly. Right now, it's a dream but the most important is to enjoy myself and be decisive to succeed."

A move to Nottingham Forest would likely provide an immediate chance to do just that. Nuno Espirito Santo is overseeing a head-turning season at the City Ground with Forest currently third in the Premier League and pushing for Champions League football.

Tottenham Hotspur languish down in 15th after a torrid run of form, four places behind Brentford. A move to North London would see Wissa have to wait for that top six dream.

Ange Postecoglou wants Spurs transfers

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has urged the club to complete signings before Deadline Day to help reverse recent results. When asked if there was money to spend, Postecoglou replied: "I don't ask those questions. It's not something I'm involved in, it's not something I have exposure to.

"My discussions with Johan and the club have been about trying to get some help for the players and I'll let them do their jobs. I've still got to manage this team and get them ready. We got back at 2am last night. I'm not out there trying to find opportunities for the club, that's not my role at this time. There isn't time to do it.

"I have daily communication with Johan in particular and he's trying everything he possibly can to get the help we need.

"I don't think I'm stating anything other than the obvious and for me to come here and say something else would be disingenuous. This playing group needs help, there's no doubt about that. We're sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in, but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation."

In other news, a Chelsea midfielder has agreed a deal with a Championship club amid interest from QPR, Sunderland and West Brom.

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Tottenham are said to be pushing for an attacking signing with two main candidates on the table at this stage.

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Tottenham are chasing two players as they look to beat the January transfer window to add an attacker. Ange Postecoglou is under serious pressure as we head towards the end of January, with his side 15th in the table after a defeat to relegation-threatened Leicester City.

Spurs have been crippled by injuries this season, and while it hasn’t helped him do his job, the injuries have also likely saved Postecoglou’s job, with Daniel Levy and the club’s board aware of the challenges currently facing the Spurs boss.

With a number of defenders now coming back into the fold after injury, the recruitment efforts are being focused on signing an attacker due to injuries at that end of the pitch. Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson are currently out, and Spurs need goals if they are going to turn things around.

Though, they are not the only team who need a new frontman, with Arsenal also struggling to find a new striker, while West Ham and Aston Villa are also among those on the lookout, with the Hammers losing Niclas Fullkrug to injury, while Jhon Duran is on his way out of Villa.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham’s search is currently down to two players, with Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea, and AC Milan’s Noah Okafor the current candidates.

“Tottenham will surely bring in one more striker in the final days, one of several clubs keen on Mathys Tel,” Romano tweeted. “Meanwhile, understand Noah Okafor has also been discussed as option with the Swiss striker due to leave AC Milan.”

Tel is a 19-year-old winger who has racked up 60 league appearances for Bayern despite his youth, scoring 12 times. He is a France under-21s international, and there have been suggestions that he is ready for a new challenge. As for Okafor, the 24-time Switzerland international who usually plays on the left wing.

Okafor has made 39 league appearances for AC Milan since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg, scoring seven times from out wide. He scored 25 times in the league for RB Salzburg. The 24-year-old is under contract until 2028, while Tel is under terms until 2029 as things stand.

Tel is valued at £25million currently, with Bayern reportedly asking for at least £40million, while the asking price for Okafor is not clear but he signed for Milan for £12.5million 2023 and his value has since risen to the same amount having previously been lower than the paid fee.

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The Premier League club with the biggest wage bill is not one of the London giants.

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Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham are some of the football clubs on the planet who made the highest financial revenue on the planet according to the 2025 edition of the Deloitte Football Money League.

The study profiles the clubs sitting on the biggest wealth and several Premier League sides regularly feature in the top 20. This year, the Gunners, Spurs and the Hammers are joined by Chelsea, West Ham, Newcastle United, Liverpool and Manchester United in the top 20.

As well as revenue, the research shows what percentage of that money is spent on player wages, as well as how much of the income comes from matchday, broadcasting and commercial.

LondonWorld has crunched some of that data to work out roughly how much each club is spending on wages. This is how Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham rank among the top 20.

Deloitte Football Money League wage statistics

The French outfit's wage expenditure was not available, but the club made €287 million of revenue.

Les Gones made €264 million of revenue and spent 61% of that on wages.

The Hammers made €322 million of revenue and spent 58% of that on wages.

The Serie A giants made €398 million of revenue and spent 47% of that on wages.

Internazionale made €391 million of revenue and spent 59% of that on wages.

The Magpies made €372 million of revenue and spent 68% of that on wages.

Spurs made €615 million of revenue and spent 42% of that on wages.

La Vecchia Signora made €356 million of revenue and spent 74% of that on wages.

The Madrid-based outfit made €410 million of revenue and spent 65% of that on wages.

The Bundesliga club made €514 million of revenue and spent 52% of that on wages.

The Top 10 wage bills in football

The Villains made €310 million of revenue and spent 96% of that on wages.

The Gunners made €717 million of revenue and spent 53% of that on wages.

The Blues made €546 million of revenue and spent 72% of that on wages.

The German giants made €765 million of revenue and spent 56% of that on wages.

The Red Devils made €771 million of revenue and spent 56% of that on wages.

The Reds made €715 million of revenue and spent 63% of that on wages.

The Premier League Champions made €838 million of revenue and spent 57% of that on wages.

The Catalan outfit made €760 million of revenue and spent 65% of that on wages.

The Parisian outfit made €806 million of revenue and spent 83% of that on wages.

The La Liga giants made €1,045 million of revenue and spent 40% of that on wages.

In other news, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have been handed a transfer blow by Championship outfit QPR with a rising midfield talent set to sign a new contract at Loftus Road.

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Tottenham Hotspur signed the K-League award winner last summer, but he has only been in the UK for a number of weeks.

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QPR are set to complete the loan signing of rising Tottenham Hotspur star Yang Min-hyeok today in a head-turning coup for Marti Cifuentes and the London outfit.

Transfer news around Loftus Road this week has centred around outgoings with Hevertton Santos heading to Vitória de Guimarães on loan and the R's fighting to keep youngster Emmerson Sutton. However, there is also set to be another new face arriving at Loftus Road to link-up with Cifuentes' in form QPR side.

That is young Spurs winger Yang as the R's look to make the most of the Tottenham Hotspur academy once again. The club signed star midfielder Kieran Morgan as a free agent last summer after his release from the youth set-up in North London.

Football London reporter Alasdair Gold had reported claims of the transfer and those were picked up by specialist Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday. Taking to social media platform X, Romano wrote: "Tottenham’s January signing Yang Min-hyeok, set to sign for QPR today on loan move.

"Spurs gave the green light as @AlasdairGold reports; there was interest from three clubs, 18-year-old talent has also accepted QPR as destination."

Ange Postecoglou outlines Yang plan

The teenager arrives in west London with plenty of hype around his potential. Yang only arrived at Spurs last month but a deal for the player to move from Gangwon FC had been agreed last summer.

The forward is primarily a right winger but can play on either flank and won the Young Player of the Year award in the K-League last season. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was asked about his plans for the player ahead of the meeting with Newcastle United earlier this month and said: "He is still very young and has come in from the other side of the world where the level of competition is nowhere near what he is going to face here.

"We will just give him time to adapt. It helps that Sonny is here and kind of helps him around when he is at the club and outside the club. We are just trying to get him settled early and give him the chance to settle in. No real plan, we will just take it as it goes with him and see how he settles in."

The Premier League worked with Asian football expert John Duerden to run an in-depth look at the player at the end of December. That report labelled the teenager's rise and debut season as 'remarkable'.

Tottenham Hotspur youngster could be ‘next Phil Foden’

Yang scored 12 goals last term and picked up six assists for Gangwon FC as the side finished the league as runners-up, having never previously placed above sixth.

The winger received a record number of votes to be named the Rookie of the Year before signing a five-and-a-half year deal with Spurs. The football expert compared Yang to Phil Foden, an inspiration for the player, who sported the number 47 when playing for Gangwon.

The 18-year-old said: "My strength is dribbling, using speed, and I think my finishing ability has improved recently. I might be a bit behind in terms of physicality… so I’m trying to improve that."

The winger was called up to the South Korean national squad in August, the player is credited for his workrate without the ball, which will be music to the ears of Cifuentes and QPR.

That attitude was praised by Yang's head coach at Gangwon, Yoon Jung-Hwan. He said: "Especially for a young player, Yang is very smart. That is what makes him different. He understands his opponents and has a very bright future if he keeps working hard."

In other news, QPR landed a transfer blow on Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea amid reports of a new contract for a Loftus Road hotshot this week.

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QPR are set to hand a transfer below to Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, among other Premier League clubs, by convincing rising star Emmerson Sutton to continue his progress at Loftus Road.

TBR Football reported on Tuesday that Spurs and the Blues were just two Premier League outfits monitoring the 17-year-old, who has been compared to former R’s academy graduate Eberechi Eze. Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Brighton were all also named in the report as potential suitors for the QPR man.

However, it is now claimed that Sutton will not leave QPR in the near future. It is reported that the player is close to signing his first professional contract with the club and could make his first team debut in the not so distant future with Marti Cifuentes a fan of the player’s progress.

QPR youngster known for ‘spirited’ performances

Sutton bagged a hat-trick in the FA Youth Cup against Arsenal recently, taking the match to penalties, which QPR lost 4-2 in the shoot-out. Last October, the player joined local Southern League Premier South side Hanwell Town on a month long work experience loan.

That move came after the player impressed against Hanwell Town in pre-season friendly action for the Development Squad - he was praised for his ‘spirited pressing’, which lead to the first goal in a 3-1 R’s win, by the club website. The midfielder has been in the Loftus Road youth set-up since under-12 level and can play both as a number 10 and a winger.

A club bio of Sutton reads: “Emmerson Sutton joined QPR at Under-12 level. He hails from Lewisham. A versatile midfield player, Emmerson’s strengths include his dribbling and defending. The highlight of his career so far has been scoring three goals in a district final and subsequently being scouted by QPR. Emmerson cites his uncle as the greatest influence on him to date.”

Emmerson set to follow in Kieran Morgan steps

The player’s decision to continue his progress at QPR could come after the breakthrough of Kieran Morgan into the first team. Released by Tottenham Hotspur last season, the 18-year-old was recruited by the R’s to be part of the Development Squad.

However, injuries to first team stars afforded Morgan the chance to feature in the matchday squad and he scored in his second first team appearance, a leveller against Coventry City in October. Since then, Morgan has become a mainstay in Cifuentes’ plans and one of the first names in the starting XI.

The former Spurs man signed a new long-term contract with the club this month to reflect his contributions. Speaking at the time, Morgan said: “Obviously I am really happy. It has gone quite quick and I just want to say thank you to all the staff, fans and players that have welcomed me. I have to keep pushing now. This is only the start.

“With opportunities that have come around I have taken them, and that’s credit to the staff that have trusted me, and the players. I have faith and belief in myself. I think I have shown on the pitch I am doing quite well. I am playing with confidence and freely, and I have got to keep playing like that.”

In other news, QPR Championship rivals Sheffield United appear to have located a new transfer target following news of interest in R’s defender Jimmy Dunne.

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Christian Norgaard limped off in the second half of the Brentford meeting with Crystal Palace.

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Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham could be handed a boost ahead of facing Brentford in the coming weeks with the West London club handed a fresh injury concern in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade were on the scoresheet for the Bees at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with Crystal Palace debutant Romain Esse tapping in a late consolation from the hosts. It was only a second away Premier League win of the season for Brentford.

Reacting to the result, Frank said: “It’s a big three points…against a very good team that I like and I admire a lot, under very difficult circumstances. I think, except that [Palace] goal, we gave more or less nothing away against a very tricky and good front three.

“So, pleased with the good, solid away performance and I think it’s a fair win in the end.”

Christian Norgaard injury concern

However, among the celebrations is one cause for concern for Thomas Frank. The ever-influential Christian Norgaard limped off after 54 minutes to be replaced by Mathias Jensen.

The Dane missed two matches earlier this season due to injury but is a key player for the Bees having started 20 of the 23 league fixtures this term. Should Norgaard require time on the treatment table, he could miss upcoming Premier League matches against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham.

It was those two fixtures that Norgaard missed out on with an injury in September. The Bees were beaten 3-1 by Spurs and drew 1-1 with the Hammers in those matches, highlighting the player's importance.

Norgaard joined Brentford from Fiorentina in 2019 and has gone on to make 182 appearances for the side as a mainstay in the team. Speaking in December 2022, Frank labelled the midfielder as the 'glue' in his Brentford plans.

He said: "Every team has one or two players that is the glue, makes the team tick, or better just by stepping on pitch. Norgaard is one of the players that does that for us. The amount of interceptions, second balls he wins, his ability to keep the ball and play the pass forward is key."

Ange Postecoglou ‘hurt’ by Tottenham Hotspur boos

Despite the injury, Brentford will go into next weekend's clash against Tottenham Hotspur buoyed by the three points against an in-form Crystal Palace side. Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou will make the trip to the Gtech Community Stadium under even more pressure following a 2-1 defeat to strugglers Leicester City in North London.

Speaking after that game, which ended in a chorus of boos from home fans, the Spurs boss said: "Yeah, it hurts. It hurts a lot. The players gave everything again. We are going to look at a lot of things, but in terms of effort I can't ask anymore of this group, things just didn't go our way today.

"We created some good opportunities and unfortunately things just didn't drop for us because not because the players weren't trying and that's the main thing. The players are giving everything they can. That is all we can ask for as a football club and me as a manager.

"You can analyse the goals, they were disappointing goals for us to concede, but I thought we had enough chances in the game to come out on top," he added. When you're in this situation, they are trying as hard as they can and sometimes that doesn't give you the clarity in decision making.

"You can ask is for people to do as much as they can and from my perspective I see a group of players that are giving as much as they can. I know it will turn. We'll get some players back, we were short again today, but in the next couple of weeks there's some really important players coming back that I know will help this group."

Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to bring in some new players this winter

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Tottenham Hotspur have the opportunity to bolster their ranks before the end of the January transfer window. They can also let some players head out the exit door too before the deadline on Monday 3rd February.

It has been a tough season so far for the London club. They are in the bottom half and will want to rise up the table over the coming weeks.

Ange Postecoglou was appointed as their manager back in 2023. Prior to his move to England, he caught the eye up in Scotland with Celtic.

Tottenham Hotspur admirers of Sverre Nypan

Spurs are showing an ‘interest’ in Sverre Nypan at Rosenborg, according to TBR Football. The likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion have also been credited with an interest, along with Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille and Ajax in Europe.

Postecoglou could see the youngster as someone to bolster his midfield ranks. If he did land him, he would be a useful player down the line.

Nypan, who is 18-years-old, is being tipped for a bright future in the game and his current club will face a battle to keep hold of him amid interest from England and elsewhere. He joined them back in 2020 from Nardo and hasn’t looked back since.

He penned his first professional deal with Rosenborg back in 2022 and was handed an extension only a matter of months after that. The youngster has become a key player for their first-team and has made 60 appearances in all competitions so far, chipping in with 13 goals.

Spurs face competition though and back in December, reporter Graeme Bailey told United in Focus about Manchester United’s links : “It’s coming to January now and his club are pushing him for a decision. That is what I am hearing at the moment. Rosenborg are hoping for a breakthrough. Rosenborg want to know what’s happening.

“They’re hopeful, I would expect something in the next couple of weeks. I imagine we will know by early January if he is going to move, which all indications are he will.”

What now for Tottenham Hotspur?

Despite their tricky campaign to date, Postecoglou has insisted that his side are excited for the rest of this term: “We’re deep in one competition, we’re in the knockout stages of another and further along in the FA Cup. It’s not like it’s just the league and we have to get some results in the league to brighten us up. We need to get some results in the league because where we are is unacceptable. But there is still plenty to play for and it’s exciting.

“I think they all sense that as well and they want us to get through this period so we can tackle the exciting part of the season in the best shape possible.”

He added: “They (the supporters) play their part – I thought the fans were great last night to help the players on. Most fans understand the situation that we are in and they are probably not happy with but they can probably see the potential.

“Our job is to try and produce consistency in our league performances that hopefully alleviates some of the negativeness around the club at the moment. Hopefully, we can look forward to an exciting few months ahead.”

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Ange Postecoglou faced questions over his future as Tottenham Hotspur manager on Sunday.

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Former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has been touted as the potential next Tottenham Hotspur boss as pressure continues to mount on Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian saw his side beaten 2-1 by Premier League strugglers Leicester City on Sunday afternoon. Spurs are without a win in 2025 and have picked up just one top flight victory in their last 11 showings.

Richarlison opened the scoring for Tottenham Hotspur in North London but goals from Jamie Vardy and Bilal El Khannouss made it an embarrassing home defeat for Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou says Spurs boos ‘hurt’

Spurs now sit 15th in the table and are just eight points above the drop zone after 23 matches. Boos rang out around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at full time on Sunday with Postecoglou acknowledging the pressure on his position. The manager said: "I'm a football manager and I get judged on results, that is the way of the world."

The former Celtic boss refused to blame his players for the poor run of form. Spurs have been blighted by a long list of injury problems this season.

When asked about the chorus of boos, Postecoglou said: "Yeah, it hurts. It hurts a lot. The players gave everything again. We are going to look at a lot of things, but in terms of effort I can't ask anymore of this group, things just didn't go our way today.

"We created some good opportunities and unfortunately things just didn't drop for us because not because the players weren't trying and that's the main thing. The players are giving everything they can. That is all we can ask for as a football club and me as a manager.

"You can analyse the goals, they were disappointing goals for us to concede, but I thought we had enough chances in the game to come out on top," he added. When you're in this situation, they are trying as hard as they can and sometimes that doesn't give you the clarity in decision making.

"You can ask is for people to do as much as they can and from my perspective I see a group of players that are giving as much as they can. I know it will turn. We'll get some players back, we were short again today, but in the next couple of weeks there's some really important players coming back that I know will help this group."

Ex Borussia Dortmund manager linked with Tottenham Hotspur

After the latest defeat, former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has emerged as a frontrunner to become the next in charge at Tottenham Hotspur. The 42-year-old left the German giants at his own request last June and has not returned to the dugout since.

Terzic has spent two spells in charge at Dortmund since hanging up his playing boots in 2013. The first tenure took place between 2020 and 2021 with the second between 2022 and 2024.

The German took his side to the Champions League final last year, only to be beaten by Real Madrid. Terzic was praised for his work in getting that far through the competition, hailed as an 'incredible' achievement by Hans-Joachim Watzke.

The Borussia Dortmund CEO defended the manager amid some criticism for his tactics. He told Amazon Prime Video: "It's incredible what Edin has achieved. Last year we were a whisker away from the Bundesliga title. Now we're going to Wembley, in the Champions League final. What more do you want in two and a half years?

"Edin is someone who works meticulously and extremely hard for the club. As a coach, it's a bit more difficult to get to the final with BVB than with Paris. That's absolutely clear. But he did it. It's a great achievement."

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Crystal Palace saw a £15 million bid rejected by Liverpool for Ben Doak this month.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur full-back Alan Hutton has backed Archie Gray to succeed in North London following his £40 million move from Leeds United last summer, despite a difficult first season in the Premier League.

The 18-year-old is a versatile player but has spent a large part of the season at centre-back under Ange Postecoglou due to injuries to Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. The teenager has looked diligent in that role but has been shown up with Spurs' defensive record leaky.

Hutton, who won the League Cup with Spurs in 2008, spoke to LondonWorld via Casino Scout and urged patience with Gray. When asked what his best position may be, Hutton said: "That's a great question because when I watched him at Leeds, he played in a number of positions, even played further forward. So, I think it's about them dialling into what they see his strongest position. As a full-back, more in midfield?

"I like him at full-back because I think he's got a great engine, he can get up and down, he's got good delivery, he's got good awareness about him as well because he has played in midfield. I think all these little things help you develop into a top-class player.

Spurs told to have patience with Archie Gray

"He was bought for the future; they paid decent money for him and I think it was worth it in my opinion. I think it's just going to take a little bit of time and just the situation they're in at the moment doesn't help.

"The spotlight's on them and you're expecting him to go up against seasoned professionals, strikers, and he's playing out of position so it's not really easy for them, but I think he will be one that they'll be glad they've got a hold of for the future."

Hutton was also on hand to give his opinion on Liverpool youngster Ben Doak, as he cast an eye over the Premier League's rising stars. The 19-year-old is on loan at Middlesbrough this season and has turned heads in the Championship - so much so that Crystal Palace had been hotly linked with a move for the winger.

The Eagles saw a £15 million bid rejected by Liverpool earlier this month with Boro boss Michael Carrick desperate to keep the player at the Riverside Stadium. Doak has three goals and six assists this season.

Hutton tips Ben Doak for Premier League transfer

Crystal Palace have since recruited Romain Esse from Millwall but Hutton sent an enticing hint that a bid of the right price could still convince Liverpool to sanction a sale.

Speaking about Doak's future, Hutton said: "I think he's capable. You need to remember he's still 19; he's still developing. He's had a lot of pressure on his shoulders for a long period of time, but I think his personality can deal with it. He's broken into the Scotland national team as well; I think he's been a breath of fresh air.

"This is what he needed to do in my opinion. Go out on loan from Liverpool, get somewhere where he feels comfortable. He's playing week in, week out. He can grow physically and everything that goes along with the demands of playing regular first team football and come back a better player. It's going to be down to Slot and how he sees him. Because he's really quick. He's strong for being quite small. He can score a goal. He's got a good delivery into the box. He links up well with attacking players. I think he ticks a lot of boxes.

"Everything's going well for him at this moment in time. It just depends on if a good bid comes in and Liverpool think it's acceptable, because if they do then he will have to take it and go to another team in the Premier League.

"Then it's about him then managing that mentally and handling it. And as I said, I think he's got the attributes to do that. He's a confident young man that believes in his own ability. I'm sure if there was a chance to go and play in the Premier League, he would go and he'd grab it with both hands."

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Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on a reported transfer target ahead of their Europa League clash v Hoffenheim

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a Europa League clash with struggling Bundesliga side Hoffenheim as they seek a morale-boosting win that could help get their season back on track.

Spurs' campaign hit a new low on Sunday as they lost 3-2 to Everton at Goodison Park. Ange Postecoglou has a number of injury issues to contend with but there was some light at the end of the tunnel on the fitness front after Radu Dragusin, Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero were seen in training on Wednesday.

Spurs have the chance to seal a place in the top eight of the Europa League and with it earn an automatic spot in the round of 16 along with around £1m in prize money. If they finish between ninth and 24th, they will enter a two-legged play-off for a knockout stage place.

Hoffenheim have lost nine of their 18 Bundesliga games this term, winning just four times. In the Europa League, they have won just one of their six games. Spurs final league phase game is next week against IF Elfsborg who have won just two of their six games - presenting the North London outfit with a huge chance to clinch a place in the top eight.

Spurs trying to add to squad

After the loss to Everton on Sunday, Postecoglou revealed the club were working on bringing players in but nothing was close. The Australian said: "It was pretty evident before [that we need reinforcements]. Apart from Rodrigo [Bentancur], no one really is due to come back. The club is well aware of our situation and they're doing their utmost. As far as I know there’s nothing imminent, but hopefully before the end of the window something comes up.

"But I have a responsibility with the group of players I have. That’s what I have to focus on and I’m determined to get us out of this. We're asking massive jobs of 17 and 18-year-olds to try to win games for us. It's more about getting the players help, not for me. I still believe the responsibility lies with me to get this right, whatever the circumstances are. I’ve still got to steer us through with the cards we’ve been dealt."

Defensive 'target' agrees move to Turkey

Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce confirmed on Wednesday that Paris Saint-Germain player Milan Skriniar was making his way to Turkey to finalise a move. Skriniar had been linked with Tottenham, after reporter Ben Jacobs reported on X over the weekend: "Milan Skriniar remains an option for Spurs. Spurs considering an initial loan, but PSG want Skriniar's exit to be permanent."

It appears that Spurs offer of a loan was not enough for PSG to sanction a move, as Fabrizio Romano has reported that Fenerbahce's deal to sign the player is a permanent one. He wrote on X: "Fenerbahçe agree deal in principle to sign Milan Škriniar and winning the race over more than 3 clubs! Verbal agreement to sign the player on permanent deal, not loan as offered by other clubs."

Spurs have also missed out on a deal for Randal Kolo Muani with the player joining Juventus. Postecoglou said of Spurs' interest last week: "We were in... Well, it depends what you mean for in. We've been interested and were looking at a number of players. But did we get to the point where we thought he was coming to us? No."