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Archie Gray uninterested in winter loan exit from Tottenham

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Tottenham Hotspur signed Archie Gray from Leeds United in the summer transfer window in a deal worth £30 million.

Archie Gray has not had ample game time at Tottenham Hotspur so far, and he has been linked with a loan exit ahead of the January transfer window.

According to a report by Give Me Sport, the young midfielder has decided that he does not want to leave the North London club midway through the season and that he will fight for his place in the starting lineup.

It will be interesting to see if Gray can convince Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou to give him an extended run in the side. There is no doubt that he is a talented player with huge potential. He was a star for Leeds United in the EFL Championship.

Gray is capable of operating as a central midfielder as well as a full-back. His versatility will be an added bonus for any club that manages to secure his signature. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham is ready to keep him at the club until the end of the season.

Sending him out on loan could be beneficial to the player. He needs to play regularly in order to continue his development. Sitting on the bench at North London club will be detrimental to his growth. Recent reports have claimed that Spurs have been anticipating bids for Archie Gray.

Tottenham must nurture Gray properly

Archie Gray is highly rated across the country, and he is expected to develop into a top-class player in the near future. Tottenham will have to handle his development carefully. They cannot afford to keep him on the bench and affect his growth as a player negatively.

It will be interesting to see if any club is looking to sign the player on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. If an attractive project is presented ahead of him, the midfielder might have a change of heart.

Spurs paid £30 million for the midfielder, and they will hope that he can establish himself as a star for them in the future. Tottenham must groom him properly and provide him with ample first-team opportunities if he does not secure an exit in January on loan.

Tottenham line up €30 million move for Yann Bisseck; Chelsea, Manchester United also keen

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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are reportedly plotting a €30 million move for Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck, a target for Chelsea and Manchester United.

The exceptional start of Yann Bisseck in the 2024/25 season has not gone unnoticed, and Inter Milan are preparing for a full-blown assault from interested clubs who will look to sign the German defender. According to a report from Inter Live, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Inter Milan sensation, and they are willing to put forward an offer worth €30 million.

Inter signed Bisseck from Aarhus for a fee of just €7 million in the summer of 2023. While the 23-year-old centre-back has had to wait for his chance, he has impressed one and all with his performances when he has been given the nod.

There is room for improvement in the German prospect’s performances, but he surely has it in him to be a special player. The youngster has established himself as a key figure in the Inter team this season, and his work has not gone unnoticed.

Tottenham keen on signing Yann Bisseck

While the Serie A outfit are looking to secure his long-term future with a new deal with improved terms, Tottenham are looking to raid Inter Milan for the German centre-back’s services. The North London club wants to reinforce their backline amidst uncertainty around the future of Cristian Romero.

The Argentine international could leave Spurs to join a bigger club. He has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and if he does end up leaving, they are looking to bring in Yann Bisseck to replace him. Spurs are looking to table an offer worth €30 million to sign the defensive sensation, who is valued at around €25 million.

Tottenham could face competition from rivals

Tottenham are not going to find it easy to sign the 23-year-old as rivals Premier League Chelsea and Manchester United are also keen on his signature as per another report from Inter Live.

The Serie A outfit have intensified talks with Bisseck regarding a new deal that will run until the summer of 2029 with an improved salary. Even if he does end up penning that deal, Premier League outfits could still look to sign the youngster in the near future.

While the German youth international is considered untouchable, a high offer of around €40 million could then do the job for an interested club. Chelsea seek more quality at the back while Manchester United are preparing for a summer of major changes as the contracts of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans run out.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town: Preview and Prediction

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Tottenham Hotspur will host Ipswich Town at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, with both teams eager to return to winning ways.

Tottenham Hotspur have been quite inconsistent this season, and they have lost two of their last four matches in all competitions, although they will fancy their prospects against Ipswich Town at home this weekend.

Spurs will be hoping to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for next season, and they cannot afford to slip up often. Ange Postecoglou’s men need to start putting together a winning run, and it will be interesting to see if they can grind out a positive result here.

Tottenham will be the favourites against Ipswich, and the home fans will demand a strong performance. Meanwhile, Kieran McKenna’s charges are winless in the Premier League this season, and they have failed to win their last 12 Premier League games.

Ipswich Town will be massive underdogs heading into this game, and they are likely to struggle against the North London outfit. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

Micky van de Ven, Wilson Odobert, and Richarlison are unavailable, with the trio missing out due to their hamstring issues. Djed Spence is a doubt with a groin injury, while Cristian Romero is also a doubt with a toe complaint.

Tottenham Hotspur are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Ipswich Town, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will start as the full-backs, and they will look to help out at the back and create goalscoring opportunities for their teammates going forward as well.

Romero might not be risked here, and Radu Dragusin will start alongside Ben Davies at the heart of the defence. As for the midfield unit, Yves Bissouma will start alongside Pape Matar Sarr in the double pivot. They will look to protect the back four and win the ball back for their side.

James Maddison will start in the central attacking midfield role, and he will look to create goalscoring chances for his side. Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min will start in the wide areas, and they will look to add goals and creativity to the side. Dominic Solanke will lead the line for Tottenham against Ipswich Town.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town will be without Janoi Donacien due to a groin injury. Jacob Greaves misses out with a thigh injury, Jack Taylor is recovering from a knock, Chiedozie Ogbene misses out with a calf injury, and Axel Tuanzebe is unavailable due to a hand injury. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips is suspended.

The away side will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Arijanet Muric in goal. Ben Johnson and Leif Davis will start as the full-backs here, and they will look to keep things compact at the back and help out during counter-attacking situations. Luke Woolfenden and Dara O’Shea will start in central defence.

As for the midfield unit, Samy Morsy and Jens Cajuste will start in the double pivot, and they will look to protect the back four and break up opposition attacks. Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson will look to add goals and creativity to the side from the flanks.

Conor Chaplin will start in the attacking midfield role, and he will look to open up the Spurs defence with his passing and link-up play. Liam Delap will lead the line for Ipswich Town against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Muric; Johnson, Woolfenden, O’Shea, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Chaplin, Hutchison; Delap

Key Stats

Ipswich Town have failed to win their last 12 matches in the Premier League.

Ipswich Town have won three of their last five matches against Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham have won four of their last six matches in all competitions.

Ipswich Town are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Player to Watch

Dejan Kulusevski

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The Swedish international is in impressive form, and he is our key player to watch out for this weekend. He will have plenty of opportunities to influence the game in the final third against a struggling Ipswich Town defence. The away side are quite vulnerable at the back, and Kulusevski will look to create openings for his teammates and get on the score sheet himself as well.

Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Ipswich Town

The home team will be the firm favourites heading into this game, and they should be able to pick up all three points. Ipswich Town are on a winless run, and they are completely devoid of form and confidence. Meanwhile, Tottenham are the better team, and they are capable of putting the visitors to the sword here. A comprehensive victory for the home team is on the cards.

Tottenham Hotspur keen on Callum Hudson-Odoi

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Tottenham are considering signing Callum Hudson-Odoi in January, although a deal will be unlikely given Nottingham Forest’s position.

According to Mick Brown on Football Insider, Tottenham could revive their interest in Callum Hudsopn-Odoi ahead of the January window. The north Londoners are looking to make changes to their left wing, and the former Chelsea star is seen as an ideal addition. However, any deal will seem unlikely given Nottingham Forest’s current position.

Tottenham have improved their form recently, and now Ange Postecoglou will want to see the conviction in their efforts to break into the top four. Spurs will be eying up a few key additions ahead of the January window, as recent reports stated they are prioritising a midfielder in the winter market.

A midfielder aside, Postecoglou may even push to bring in a new left-sided attacker as there are some concerns over that area of the pitch. A recent report stated they are not planning to renew Son Heung-min’s deal, while there are persistent doubts about Timo Werner’s capabilities.

In fact, Tottenham are planning to part ways with the Germans in January, which could open up space for a new arrival in that month. They were keen on Callum Hudson-Odoi back in the summer and could revive their interest in the 23-year-old attacker Nottingham Forest star ahead of January.

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mick Brown insists that the interest is there from Tottenham’s end, alongside a few others in Hudson-Odoi. He insists that Spurs might even try to get him in January, although he does not see any deal materialising.

Brown said, “Tottenham were interested in him during the summer, and I’m told that interest hasn’t faded as they would still like to sign a new winger. Of course, when a side like Forest, with all due respect, are performing above their usual level, the high-flying players start to attract interest.”

“I wouldn’t expect a deal to happen in January. He’ll need to show this type of form throughout a season, but there’s definite interest.”

Nottingham Forest unlikely to sell Hudson-Odoi

Nottingham Forest have been tremendous this season, as their latest win against West Ham pushed Nuno Espirito Santo’s side into the third spot behind Liverpool and Manchester City. Forest are unlikely to sanction any unwanted sales that could scupper their season’s plans, which might not point towards breaking into the top six at the very least.

The 23-year-old attacker is a vital part of Espirito Santo’s plans, and the Portuguese manager is unlikely to consider offloading him at any price. Spurs might even push for a transfer, although Forest have the power over the attacker’s future and will shut all doors over a possible exit in January.

Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Newcastle United told to pay a premium for Kevin Zenon

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Boca Juniors will demand a significant fee to sell their hotshot attacker Kevin Zenon ahead of January as three Premier League sides are keen.

According to LM Neuquen, Premier League suitors of Kevin Zenon will find it difficult to sign the attacker ahead of January. Boca Juniors will only let the winger leave for a considerable offer, which might have to be much more than his current release clause.

Kevin Zenon is emerging as a big target for many Premier League sides, and a move in January is a big possibility for the winger. There’s a big requirement for a left-winger of his quality in England, with Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham all looking at the possibility of signing the Boca Juniors man.

Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to sign Zenon, and the club is potentially looking into the idea ahead of January. The Birmingham side is eager to strengthen that left wing in the next window to reinforce their attacking setup ahead of a crucial part of their season both domestically and in Europe.

Boca Juniors recently quoted Newcastle United to pay nearly £ 23 million for Zenon, as Eddie Howe wants to bring a new winger into his squad. Any deal will depend on their ability to offload Miguel Almiron, and should they manage that, a deal for the 23-year-old South American target is possible.

Finally, there’s the interest from Tottenham in Zenon, with Spurs being one of the many sides keen on the attacker. Ange Postecoglou, like the other two managers, is eager to bring in a new left-sided attacker, with Timo Werner’s future in doubt.

Boca Juniors want a premium price for Zenon

Boca Juniors will probably continue to demand the price quoted to Newcastle United despite Zenon reportedly having a release clause much lower than the sum. The report states that the attacker has a clause worth $15-18 million in his contract, but the Argentine side might have the power to demand more.

Whether Premier League suitors like those three are willing to pay a premium price to convince Boca Juniors remains to be seen. In any case, the January window is the most favourable time for players from South America to make their moves, meaning a transfer for Zenon remains a big possibility.

Galatasaray vs Tottenham Hotspur: Preview and Prediction

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Galatasaray will host Tottenham Hotspur at the RAMS Park on Thursday, with both teams unbeaten in the UEFA Europa League this season.

Galatasaray are coming into Thursday’s UEFA Europa League game against Tottenham Hotspur on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions. On the other hand, Spurs have picked up four victories from the last six matches in all competitions.

Both teams will fancy their chances of picking up all three points here, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. Tottenham have picked up three wins from their first three matches in the UEFA Europa League, and they will be confident heading into this game. It remains to be seen whether they can pick up a positive result away from home.

Galatasaray have done quite well in the Europa League this season as well, and they will look to pick up a morale-boosting victory at home. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the upcoming fixture between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Galatasaray

Ismail Jakobs is the only injury worry for the Turkish outfit here. Galatasaray are set to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Tottenham Hotpsur, with Fernando Muslera in goal.

Kaan Ayhan and Berkan Kutlu will start in the full-back areas, and they will look to nullify the wide threat from Spurs and hit them on the break. Abdulkerim Bardakci and former Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez will start as the central defenders.

As for the midfield unit, Lucas Torreira and Gabriel Sara will start in the double pivot, and they will look to break down opposition attacks and win the ball back for their side. Baris Alper Yilmaz and Yunus Akgun will start on the flanks, and they will add pace and flair to the Galatasaray attack. Dries Mertens will start as the no. 10 here, and he will look to link up with Victor Osimhen in the final third.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakobs; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Kutlu; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen

Tottenham Hotspur

Djed Spence misses out with a groin injury, Micky van de Ven is unavailable due to a thigh issue, Wilson Odobert misses out with a hamstring problem, Cristian Romero has a toe injury, and Richarlison has a hamstring issue. Tottenham Hotspur are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Galatasaray, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Radu Dragusin will start alongside Ben Davies in the central defensive partnership.

As for the midfield unit, Yves Bissouma will start alongside Pape Matar Sarr in the double pivot. They will look to protect the back four and break down opposition attacks. James Maddison will start in the central attacking midfield role, and he will look to create chances for his side.

Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min will start in the wide areas, and they will look to add goals and creativity to the side. Finally, Dominic Solanke will lead the line for Tottenham against Galatasaray.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Key Stats

Galatasaray are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Tottenham have won four and lost two of their last six matches in all competitions.

Tottenham have picked up three wins from three matches in the Europa League this season.

Galatasaray have picked up two wins and a draw from their three Europa League outings.

Galatasaray have conceded six goals in three Europa League games this season.

Player to Watch

Dominic Solanke

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The Tottenham Hotspur striker is our key player to watch out for. The Englishman looked quite sharp in his last few outings, and he will look to build on his recent impressive performances. Solanke could cause all sorts of problems with his physicality and link up in the final third. Tottenham will need him to step up and deliver if they want to grind out a positive result away from home.

Prediction

Galatasaray 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Both teams are in reasonably impressive form and this is likely to be a close contest. Neither team will look to end up on the losing side and a cautious approach is expected from both teams. The two sides could cancel each other out and share the spoils here. A goalscoring draw could be on the cards.

Manchester United compete with Chelsea, Tottenham in Patrick Dorgu chase

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Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Patrick Dorgu from Serie A club Lecce, with Chelsea and Tottenham also interested in him.

As per a report by Football Insider, Manchester United will face competition from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for 20-year-old US Lecce wide man Patrick Dorgu. The youngster is highly rated across Europe, and he is capable of operating in multiple roles.

The Dane can slot in as a left-back, a left-winger as well as a left-sided midfielder. His versatility will be a bonus for Manchester United if they can get the deal done. He has been linked with Liverpool as well.

It is no surprise that Manchester United are looking at him. Luke Shaw has suffered from persistent injury problems, and Tyrell Malacia is in a similar situation as well. Manchester United need to find a quality left-back, and the 20-year-old would be the ideal long-term investment for them.

The Danish wide man is regarded as one of the finest young prospects in Serie A football right now, and he has the ability to develop into a top-class player. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them could be quite exciting for him.

The Red Devils have done well to nurture several talented young players into established first-team stars over the years, and they could play a key role in the development of the Danish defender as well.

Chelsea and Tottenham keen as well

Chelsea are probably looking at him as a potential replacement for Ben Chilwell, who finds himself on the fringes of the first team. The England international needs to leave Chelsea to play regularly, and the 20-year-old would be the ideal alternative. Dortgu has plenty of room for development, and he could prove to be an upgrade on Chilwell in the long term.

Tottenham regularly scouting Dario Osorio

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on securing the services of 20-year-old Chilean international winger Dario Osorio.

According to a report by Give Me Sport, Tottenham will compete with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid for Dario Osorio. Spurs are scouting the youngster regularly, and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign him.

Osorio is regarded as one of the finest young attacking prospects around, and he could be a quality long-term investment for Tottenham. Son Heung-min is on the wrong side of 30, and Tottenham need to start planning for a future without him. The 20-year-old would be a quality long-term replacement, and he has emerged as a viable target.

Meanwhile, Liverpool need to find a quality alternative to Mohamed Salah, who will be a free agent soon. At Manchester United, Osorio could be a quality replacement for Antony. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are looking to add more depth to their attacking unit as well. All four clubs will be attractive destinations for the young attacker, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

The Chilean whizkid has impressed with his performances for Midtjylland, and the opportunity to join a bigger club will be quite attractive for him. However, he must look to choose his next destination carefully. He needs to join a club where he will get ample opportunities to showcase his qualities. Sitting on the bench is unlikely to benefit him.

Osorio could be tempted to join a big club

Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid have a proven track record of nurturing young players, and they could help the 20-year-old fulfil his tremendous potential. Tottenham have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players under Ange Postecoglou as well.

Spurs have brought in multiple young talents recently, and it seems that they are looking to add to the pool of young players already at the club. Meanwhile, recent reports have linked Tottenham with prospects like Mason Melia.

It remains to be seen where Osorio ends up. Whoever ends up signing him will have a future star on their hands. The 20-year-old has the potential to succeed in the Premier League and La Liga. He could be a key player for the aforementioned clubs with the right guidance and coaching.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Preview and Prediction

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Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, looking to build on their midweek cup win.

After a disappointing defeat against Crystal Palace in the Premier League last time out, Tottenham bounced back with a morale-boosting win over Manchester City in the EFL Cup, and it will be interesting to see if they can put on a similar performance here and grind out all three points against Aston Villa.

Spurs will have to win these games if they want to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for next season. Aston Villa will be one of their competitors for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, the West Midlands club are in mediocre form coming into this game. They have picked up just two wins from the last five matches in all competitions.

It will be interesting to see if they can turn things around and bounce back with a victory here. The Villans were beaten by Crystal Palace in the midweek EFL Cup clash, and the players will be desperate to bounce back strongly. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

Djed Spence is out with a groin injury here, while Micky van de Ven misses out with a thigh injury. Wilson Odobert misses out with a thigh injury as well. Tottenham Hotspur are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Crystal Palace, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Cristian Romero will start alongside Radu Dragusin in the central defensive partnership.

As for the midfield unit, Yves Bissouma should start alongside Pape Matar Sarr in the double pivot. They will look to protect the back four and break down opposition attacks. James Maddison will start in the central attacking midfield role, and he will look to create chances for his side in the final third with his passing and vision.

Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min will start in the wide areas, and they will look to add goals and creativity to the side. Finally, Dominic Solanke will lead the line for Tottenham against Aston Villa this weekend.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Aston Villa

The away side do not have injury issues this weekend. Aston Villa will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Tottenham Hotspur, with Emiliano Martinez in goal. Matty Cash and Lucas Digne will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and hit Spurs on the counter. Ezri Konsa will start alongside Pau Torres at the heart of the defence.

As for the midfield unit, Amadou Onana will look to break up opposition attacks and win the ball back for his side. Youri Tielemans will look to control the tempo of the game from the deep.

Leon Bailey and Jacob Ramsey will add flair and creativity to the side from the wide areas. Morgan Rogers, who might soon sign a new contract with Villa, will start in the number ten role, behind Ollie Watkins, who will lead the line for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Ramsey, Rogers, Bailey; Watkins

Key Stats

Aston Villa are undefeated in their last seven matches in the Premier League.

Out of the last six meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, both teams have won three each.

Tottenham have picked up four wins from the last six matches in all competitions.

Aston Villa have picked up three wins from the last six matches in all competitions.

Player to Watch

Dejan Kulusevski

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The Swedish International has been in impeccable form for Tottenham in recent weeks. He will look to open up the Aston Villa defence with his passing, vision, flair and link-up play. Kulusevski will also look to add to his goal tally for the season. The Swede has been a revelation since moving into the attacking midfield role, and he will look to control the game in the final third.

Prediction

Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa have not been at their best in recent weeks, and they will find it difficult to grind out all three points here. They are a quality team, and they are likely to make life difficult for Tottenham here. However, the home side have enough quality to edge this one. Despite their injury problems, a narrow win for Tottenham is on the cards.

Tottenham front-runners to sign Mason Melia

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London giants Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly the front-runners to sign 17-year-old Irish whikid Mason Melia, a target for Chelsea and Manchester United.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Mason Melia is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The St. Patrick’s Athletic wonderkid is also a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the North London giants lead the race to sign the 17-year-old whizkid, who cannot move to England before turning 18.

The Mason Melia story

Mason Melia has established himself as one of the best young attacking prospects in Europe since breaking into the first-team squad at St. Patrick’s Athletic. A native of Kilcoole, he has spent his formative years thus far in his homeland, although he has risen in prominence since joining St. Patrick’s Athletic in July 2022.

The teenage sensation made his first-team bow for St. Patrick’s Athletic as a 15-year-old and has gone from strength to strength in the last couple of years. The 17-year-old has already turned out over 50 times thus far for the Irish club’s first team, chipping in with ten goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Melia’s progress has not gone unnoticed, alerting Premier League bigwigs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

High in demand

The Irish wonderkid has been on Chelsea and Manchester United’s radar for a long time. Chelsea’s interest in Melia is hardly surprising, considering the Blues have heavily invested in high-profile players under the current owners. A few prodigies are yet to arrive in London, with the Blues viewing Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez as long-term assets.

However, Mason Melia is also a viable target for Chelsea. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in the youngster is understandable. The Red Devils have a storied history of giving fair opportunities to highly-rated prospects. So, Melia could have viewed Manchester United as an attractive destination. However, Chelsea and Manchester United are behind Tottenham in the chase.

The last few years have seen an influx of promising prospects at Tottenham. Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray have arrived at the North London club, while Luka Vuskovic will join them in the 2025 summer transfer window. Melia might accompany Vuskovic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next year.

Tottenham might be in the pole position to sign the 17-year-old Irish whizkid, but it will be interesting to see if Chelsea or Manchester United can usurp the North London outfit. Meanwhile, the St. Patrick’s Athletic wonderkid cannot move to England before turning 18. So, his suitors must wait until September 2025 to herald his arrival.