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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly competing for the Nike Air Jordan deal.

According to TBR Football, the two London clubs are hoping to boost their revenues and the Air Jordan deal would be a major coup for them.

The deal would see them earn £18 million per season and it would be worth around £162 million to them in total.

Tottenham have a contract with Nike until 2033 and it remains to be seen whether they can secure the agreement over the Air Jordan deal.

Both clubs need to improve their revenues

Similarly, Chelsea are looking to improve their revenues as well. With the PSR regulations in place, clubs will need to improve their income in order to bring in quality players. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can win the sponsorship race.

Chelsea have spent a substantial amount of money on new signings since the change of ownership. They will need to balance the books so that they do not face any punishments for overspending. Improving their revenue should be one of their priorities right now, and the Nike deal would be a huge boost for them.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has done well to improve the club commercially over the years and he is a shrewd negotiator. The North London club’s fans will certainly hope that Levy can get an agreement across the line in the coming months.

Tottenham need to improve their squad in the coming months if they want to challenge the Premier League elite. They will need to bring in quality players, and therefore they must look to increase their revenues so that they can afford top talents.

It will be interesting to see which of the two London clubs manage to secure the agreement in the coming months.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Feyenoord defender David Hancko.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Slovakian international defender could move in 2025, and he has attracted the attention of the top Premier League clubs. He has been linked with Manchester United in the past.

European heavyweights such as Juventus and Atletico Madrid are keen on the defender as well. However, any move might have to wait until the end of the season. The 27-year-old is unlikely to be sold midway through the season in January.

Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile have been linked with the move away from Chelsea, and they have been quite underwhelming with their performance. Chelsea will need to replace them adequately and signing the Feyenoord defender could prove to be a wise decision. At 27, he is at the peak of his powers, and he will look to test himself at the highest level. The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite exciting for him, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for the Blues.

Tottenham keen on David Hancko

Similarly, Tottenham have struggled with injury problems at the back. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are sidelined with knocks and Radu Dragusin is the only fit central defender at the club right now. Signing another quality central defender would be a wise decision.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham or Chelsea come forward with an offer to sign the player in the coming months. The defender is reportedly valued at €50 million and the English club certainly have the financial resources to pay up.

Tottenham Hotspur would appear to be open to selling Richarlison though they’ve not given the Brazilian’s former club, Fluminense, any encouragement at this stage.

The 27-year-old has only made one appearance for the North Londoners this season, and has missed 19 games through injury according to transfermarkt.

Fluminense want Tottenham ace Richarlison to return

Though he’s been unable to get going in 2024/25 – with one injury expert suggesting further time out for the Tottenham ace before he can even think about setting foot on the pitch again – that hasn’t stopped the rumours that Richarlison is willing to leave the Lilywhites in the new year.

That he appears open to a move is clearly why Fluminense president, Mario Bittencourt, believes there’s a chance for their former player to return.

“Tottenham responded that they are open to the offer, but that they are not currently interested in getting rid of the player, but they are willing to listen,” he was quoted as saying by Globo Esporte.

“We are also talking to the player to see if he is interested in returning. What is certain is that we have expressed formal interest in Richarlison.

“We know how difficult it will be to bring him, but we believe that he may want to be close to the Brazilian national team, to return home, to the club where he stood out.

“I have a close relationship with him. We have drawn up an initial document with the English club, without an offer yet, but asking if they would like to negotiate.”

With the likes of Dominic Solanke now arguably ahead of him in the pecking order, the Brazilian may consider this the right time to move back home to Brazil.

The January transfer window opens in a fortnight’s time, and if Richarlison can prove his fitness before the end of January, there’s a good chance a deal gets done.

Manchester United and Tottenham are both expected to hold talks over the potential transfer of Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, CaughtOffside understands.

The 28-year-old Brazilian shot-stopper has impressed with his recent performances, with sources informing CaughtOffside that a host of clubs around Europe have been scouting him.

Galatasaray are also among Victor’s potential suitors, but as things stand it looks like the strongest interest is coming from Man Utd and Spurs, who could both open talks over a deal soon.

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Botafogo would likely ask for around €9-10million to let Victor go, so there could be the potential for a bargain here for a number of clubs looking to strengthen in depth in the goalkeeping department.

Although Victor isn’t the biggest name and this link might come as a surprise to some fans, it seems clear he is a player with plenty to offer and that he’s surely now ready to make the step up to playing at a higher level.

John Victor transfer: What to expect from the Botafogo goalkeeper

It’s perhaps hard to imagine Victor would be coming in to replace Andre Onana as first choice at Old Trafford, but Ruben Amorim would surely do well to have some strong competition for the Cameroonian shot-stopper.

Onana has improved a lot this season, but he’s perhaps still not won everybody over, and so the presence of Victor could be important to keep him on his toes and give Amorim the option to make a change if he wants.

Tottenham, meanwhile, currently have Guglielmo Vicario out injured, so would do well to bring in someone better than Fraser Forster to serve as their backup ‘keeper in the mean time.

Victor could also be an important signing for Galatasaray in case their current first choice ‘keeper Fernando Muslera retires at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs looking to sign the Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk.

The 25-year-old Dutch international defender has done quite well in the Championship and Tottenham are following him closely. They need to add more depth to their defensive unit and the 25-year-old would be a quality addition.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have had persistent injury problems this season and Tottenham need more options at their disposal if they want to do well during the second half of the season. Radu Dragusin is the only fit central defender at the club now.

They will be desperate for Champions League qualification and the right additions could help them finish the season strongly. However, Leeds are pushing for promotion to the Premier League and they might not be open to selling a key player.

It remains to be seen whether the Dutch defender is prepared to force an exit.

Will Pascal Struijk force an exit?

According to TBR Football, Leeds are hoping to tie him down to a new long-term deal. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The left-sided central defender has done well in the Championship and he has the physicality to do well in the Premier League as well. It will be an exciting opportunity for him, and he will get to join a big club with an exciting project.

Tottenham could provide him with the platform to compete in European football next season, and he will be able to push for trophies with them as well. The 25-year-old is entering his peak years, and he will look to take up a new challenge at the stage of his career. He is unlikely to be able to push for trophies or compete in European football with Leeds in the near future. It could be ideal for him to move on and join a big club now.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.

The player’s agent has revealed to Football Insider that the 28-year-old wants to join a club in the Premier League, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United and Tottenham are prepared to submit an offer for him.

His agent said: “There has been interest from clubs in England, Germany, Portugal and elsewhere, but John would prefer to play in the best league in the world – the Premier League.”

The 28-year-old goalkeeper has helped Botafogo win the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian league recently, and he could prove to be a useful acquisition for both clubs.

Man United and Spurs could use John Victor

Manchester United need a quality backup option for Andre Onana. Victor will be able to compete with the former Inter Milan goalkeeper for the starting spot. Onana has made quite a few errors in recent weeks and competition for places will help Manchester United improve. Manchester United have been linked with other goalkeepers as well.

Similarly, Fraser Forster will be out of contract soon and he needs to be replaced adequately. Tottenham need an experienced goalkeeper who will push Guglielmo Vicario for the starting spot and the Brazilian certainly fits the profile. The fact that he wants to move to the Premier League will be an added incentive for the two English clubs.

They have the financial resources to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see if Botafogo are willing to sell the player for a reasonable price.

The 6′,5″ goalkeeper has 22 clean sheets to his name this season and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him. The opportunity to play for Manchester United or Tottenham will be hard to turn down for the player. It could be his final opportunity to join a big club in a top league. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few months.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of the South American defender Omar Alderete.

The Paraguayan international is on the radar of Wolves, Leicester City and Crystal Palace as well. According to TBR Football, Tottenham could move for the player in the coming weeks and the defender’s representatives have already been offering him around to multiple clubs.

The 27-year-old is clearly available in January, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to make a move for him. They have had their fair share of injury problems in the defensive unit, and Alderete could add more depth to the side. He could be a useful acquisition for the right price.

Alderete has a £13 million release clause in his contract, and the player is well-settled in La Liga. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well.

Spurs need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions and the Paraguayan would be a handy option to have.

Tottenham player open to leaving the club amid transfer links with rivals

Alderete could fancy Spurs move

The opportunity to join Tottenham will be quite exciting for the left-sided central defender as well. He could be a backup to Micky van de Ven. The Dutch international defender has had multiple injury problems since joining the club and Tottenham need adequate cover for him.

Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to pay the reported £13 million asking price for him, and it will be interesting to see if they step up on their pursuit of the player and submit an official offer for him. The defender could prove to be a bargain at that price.

The player is entering his peak years and he will want to test himself at the highest level. Joining a Premier League club would be ideal for him.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has endured a difficult season at the club.

Spurs are 11th in the Premier League standings and their form this season has been highly disappointing.

They have had some positive results this season, like the wins against Manchester United and Manchester City, however, they have failed to be consistent over the course of the season.

At the moment, they have just one win in their last eight games and questions are being raised about the future of Postecoglou at Tottenham.

Along with West Ham United, Tottenham are interested in Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

According to TEAMtalk, if the North London club make a move for the Brentford boss, he could be tempted to leave his club to join Spurs.

Frank has firmly established himself as a respected Premier League manager, with his work at Brentford widely regarded as exemplary.

His ability to build a competitive squad, develop players, and deliver consistent results has made him one of the standout managers in the league.

Frank has earned the admiration of Brentford’s supporters by guiding the team to promotion from the Championship during the 2020/21 season through the play-offs, followed by a successful run in the Premier League. Since then, he has been instrumental in maintaining the club’s top-flight status.

Tottenham face competition from West Ham United

The Hammers are struggling to perform this season under Spanish manager Julen Lopetegui and they are also keeping an eye on the Brentford man.

After a busy summer transfer window in which they made a number of new signings, Lopetegui has been unable to get the best out of them.

The race to appoint Frank could heat up and both the London rivals could go against each other to appoint him.

The manager is recognised for working under a budget and still playing attractive football and that has particularly caught the attention of both Spurs and West Ham.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman, Daniel Levy, is looking for new investment into the club, and may have found the perfect partner to work with in North London.

On the pitch, the Lilywhites need to do an awful lot better, with one player unlikely to be signed after a u-turn by Ange Postecoglou.

Daniel Levy could get new Tottenham investment via NFL mogul

Another striker is also willing to leave the club with Newcastle apparently interested, and multiple injuries (Premier Injuries) are stopping Spurs from being able to put a decent run together.

Notwithstanding their current malaise, the club still represents an attractive investment opportunity and, according to Football Insider, Tottenham could’ve found the “perfect” partner.

“I don’t know anything about the connection,” former Everton CEO, Keith Wyness, said on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.

“But when I heard the rumour, I thought it was a perfect fit. The Dallas Cowboys and Spurs, both promise so much and never manage to deliver.

“Jerry Jones would be a classic owner. The NFL connection would make sense, and he’s got the ability to buy at the £4billion level – which we think Daniel Levy is holding out for.

“It’s the first one I’ve heard that makes real sense from a football and sporting point of view.

“I think he and Levy would get on like a house on fire in terms of their ambition, they’re very complementary.

“I’d be interested to see it because I think they’d be a powerhouse if they got together, commercially.”

With arguably the finest stadium in the entire Premier League, Tottenham are certainly moving in the right direction off the pitch, and continued investment and support into both the business model and playing squad could come just at the right time to continue moving things forward.

It would also, perhaps, take a bit of the heat off Daniel Levy, who always seems to be the object of fans ire when the club aren’t doing so well.

Richarlison has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks, and Newcastle United have been mentioned as a potential destination.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the Brazilian international is open to an exit from the North London club and he is willing to leave them in 2025.

The player dreams of playing for Brazil in the 2026 World Cup and he wants to join a top European club. Richarlison is on the radar of Brazilian clubs and Saudi Arabian clubs, but the Brazilian is not keen on a move to Saudi Arabia yet.

Jacobs revealed on the NUFC Matters YouTube channel: “I’m told the player’s changed his mind in the last few months and is willing to leave Spurs in 2025. But because of his aspirations to play in the 2026 World Cup, he doesn’t want to go to Saudi Arabia.”

Jacobs has revealed that his desire to stay in Europe has opened the door for a club like Newcastle, who are looking to improve their attacking options. However, Tottenham could demand over £60 million for the Brazilian striker and that could complicate matters for Newcastle. The magpies value the player around £40-45 million.

He added: “That may open up the door for a club like Newcastle United, so there is some substance to Richarlison and Newcastle, but price is the big issue because Spurs have been adamant throughout all of 2024 that if they’re to entertain an offer, it’s £60million or more.

“Newcastle would not be looking anywhere near that number, given the player’s injury record and his form. Therefore, if this is to develop and Richarlison is open to going to another Premier League club, it would have to be from Newcastle’s point of view around the £40-45 million mark.”

Tottenham must reduce Richarlison asking price

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to lower their asking price for the 27-year-old striker. He has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining the London club. The Brazilian has scored 16 goals in 73 appearances for Tottenham. He has struggled with injuries as well.

The North London club might feel that this is the right time for them to cash in on him. Meanwhile, Newcastle need more depth in the attacking unit and Richarlison could help share the goalscoring and the creative burden alongside Alexander Isak.