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Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been at the centre of transfer rumours, with Inter Milan reportedly preparing a £25 million offer for the Italian shot-stopper.

However, club insider John Wenham has downplayed the chances of Vicario leaving the Lilywhites in the near future.

Wenham, who runs the popular Spurs podcast, Lilywhite Rose, explained that it’s not uncommon for top-performing Italian players abroad to be linked with a return to Serie A.

Nonetheless, he was quick to reassure fans that Vicario is content at Tottenham and is unlikely to make a move to Inter.

Wenham highlighted Vicario’s rapid rise within the squad, describing him as one of the Premier League’s top five goalkeepers.

He further emphasised the importance of Vicario’s long-term contract, which runs until 2028, and the goalkeeper’s role within the leadership group at Spurs, making him an indispensable figure for the North London club.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“I’d imagine that any Italian player who is doing well outside of Italy will naturally be linked with a return back to Italy.

“It is the same when English players go abroad and do well. These are easy stories to run which normally have truth behind them. As a result, I’m not surprised Vicario is linked with Inter.

“However, I just can’t see it happening. He was signed last summer, he has a long-term contract, and he is very happy at Tottenham.

“He’s part of the leadership group, he is an outstanding goalkeeper, one of the top five in the Premier League. Therefore, I just don’t see this happening.”

Since joining from Empoli in June 2023, Vicario has made a significant impact at Tottenham. He quickly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Throughout the 2023-24 season, Vicario played every league match and secured seven clean sheets. His performances were recognized with the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the London Football Awards earlier in February this year.

With his current form and satisfaction at Tottenham, it appears unlikely that Vicario will be heading back to Italy, despite Inter Milan’s reported interest. Spurs are keen to retain his services as a vital part of their squad.

Ange Postecoglou has explained his reasons for taking Sergio Reguilon along as part of the Tottenham squad to face Ferencvaros.

The Lilywhites face the Hungarian champions in their second league phase match following a 3-0 win over Qarabag last time out.

But they’ll have to do so without a number of key players. Radu Dragusin, for example, is suspended after being sent off against Qarabag, while Destiny Udogie pulled up injured against Manchester United and Son Heung-min is still not ready to be risked.

“Destiny hasn’t travelled. Nothing significant, but didn’t make sense to bring him if he wasn’t going to play. Radu is suspended and Sonny is back in London doing rehab,” Postecoglou told reporters at his press conference on Wednesday (via Football.London).

Ange explains Sergio Reguilon inclusion for Spurs’ trip to Hungary

One of the more eye-catching names on Tottenham’s flight manifesto was Reguilon.

The 27-year-old Spaniard spent the previous two seasons away from the club on loan at Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Brentford, respectively.

Upon his return, Reguilon’s only inclusion in a matchday squad was as an unused substitute in the EFL Cup win over Coventry. Meanwhile, he hasn’t been included in Tottenham’s Europa League squad having effectively been deemed surplus to requirements and likely to exit in January.

But Reguilon has made the trip out to Hungary, with Postecoglou explaining that the left-back is required to help those who will face Ferencvaros prepare.

“Sergio [Reguilon] is a Tottenham player, that’s why he’s here,” Postecoglou stated, adding: “We like to have 20 players for training, we’ve also brought some young players. They had a game last night and we didn’t want to disrupt them too much.”

Ferencvaros goalkeeper and captain Denes Dibusz believes his side are preparing to face an opponent of ‘Champions League’ quality in Tottenham Hotspur.

The Hungarian champions host Spurs in the Europa League on Thursday following a 2-1 defeat to Anderlecht in their first league phase match. Spurs, meanwhile, beat Qarabag 3-0 at home despite Radu Dragusin’s early red card.

Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification last season, finishing fifth in the Premier League, two points adrift of Aston Villa. However, the improvements under Ange Postecoglou were there for all to see.

The Lilywhites endured an underwhelming start to this campaign, but seem to be putting a run together with that victory over Qarabag coming amid a string of four straight wins across all competitions — including that impressive 3-0 thrashing of Man Utd at Old Trafford at the weekend.

Spurs supporters will very much have their sights set on returning to the Premier League top four this season.

Winning the Europa League to end their long trophy drought is also on the menu, with many bookies making them favourites to go all the way ahead of the likes of Man Utd, Athletic Club, Roma, Porto and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Either way, fans will demand Champions League qualification.

Spurs a ‘Champions League’ team, says Dibusz

Dibusz is under no illusions about how difficult their task will be on Thursday, facing a Spurs side he believes have Champions League quality and the potential to win the Europa League.

“Everybody is eager to play tomorrow’s game. This is one of the biggest home matches we’ll have. This excitement is motivation for us,” Dibusz told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday (via Football.London).

“They could easily be in the Champions League. This is the level they are at. They are one of the teams that have a chance to reach the final. They’re definitely among the top teams we’ve faced.”

Ferencvaros’ London-born coach, Pascal Jansen, added: “The way I see it, Tottenham are at another level to Anderlecht so we need to take [our play] to another level.”

Tottenham are interested in the services of SL Benfica defensive sensation Tomas Araujo.

The North London club’s focus of late has been on signing the best young players. They have added quite a few top talents to their squad since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou and are constantly on the lookout for players who can help them in the long run.

The impressive rise of Tomas Araujo at SL Benfica has resulted in interest from Tottenham and according to a report from CaughtOffside, the North London club are keen on acquiring his services. Spurs have some quality options at the back in Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin. Apart from the three central defenders, Ben Davies is the only other option who can feature in the heart of the defence.

Spurs feature in multiple competitions and they do need more options at the back. Romero has a history of picking up red cards while Van de Ven has had his share of hamstring problems since arriving at the club. As a result, signing a new central defender will surely be at the top of their list and Araujo could be an exceptional signing for the short as well as the long run.

The 22-year-old was promoted to the Benfica first team in the summer of 2022. While it did take time for him to establish himself on the senior side, Araujo has done an impressive job which has put him on the wishlist of multiple top clubs in England. His contract with the Portuguese outfit runs until the summer of 2028 and they will demand €20 million to sanction his departure.

The fee is unlikely to be a problem for Spurs but they will have to compete with arch-rivals Arsenal for his signature. Postecoglou’s team were not the only club that scouted him during the games against Boavista and Gil Vicente as the Gunners also had their representatives in the stands.

Tim Sherwood believes Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven would have jumped at the opportunity to play for Manchester United.

Tottenham have completely turned things around with some exceptional performances in recent weeks. The North London club have won each of their last four outings across competitions. Not many expected them to come out on top against Manchester United but Ange Postecoglou’s men managed to dominate the proceedings and ended up winning 3-0 at Old Trafford.

Micky van de Ven was outstanding on the night and he has received a lot of plaudits for his work. Former Tottenham star Tim Sherwood talked quite highly about the Dutch centre-back and he even suggested that Manchester United fans would be wondering why Erik ten Hag didn’t push for his services having signed so many Dutch players since taking charge.

While speaking on Premier League productions, the Blackburn legend said via TBR: “Tottenham have a clear identity out of possession and in possession.

“Micky van de Ven picks the ball up, it’s a wide open space and look at the pace and power of this kid. Then the ability to find Brennan Johnson with a cross at the far post.

“Manchester United fans must be looking at it and say ‘ook, our manager has signed a lot of Dutch players. There is probably one who is very, very good and playing for Tottenham. He might have jumped at the chance to go and play for Man United, but never got the opportunity because he took de Ligt over the top of him. This boy is a thoroughbred. I know Michael (Owen) trains racehorses, he would like to have this one in the stable. Look at the pace, power and the ability of that boy.”

He highlighted the fact that Spurs know what they are doing in and out of possession. More importantly, they have signed players who can help Postecoglou better implement his style of football. While Manchester United have also spent a fortune on player transfers, the same cannot be said about the Red Devils.

Manchester United fans would be looking at Van de Ven and wondering why their manager didn’t go after such an exciting talent when he has signed so many Dutch players in recent windows.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has made a successful return to Real Betis, rediscovering his form with an impressive five goals in five matches since rejoining the Spanish side.

Lo Celso, who completed his permanent move back to Betis in August for a reduced fee of €4 million, wasted no time in making an impact in La Liga.

The Argentine kicked off his second spell at the club in style, scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Getafe, with one goal coming from the penalty spot and the other through a deflected strike.

He has since added three more goals, bringing his tally to a remarkable five in five appearances. (Transfermarkt)

This resurgence marks a significant turnaround for the midfielder, who endured a difficult final season at Tottenham.

Despite featuring in 24 games across all competitions, Lo Celso struggled for consistent minutes, playing just 600 minutes and contributing two goals and two assists.

His limited role ultimately led to his transfer back to Betis, where his career now seems to have been rejuvenated.

Lo Celso’s return to Betis has reignited his confidence and attacking flair. This is not his first successful spell with the club, having enjoyed a fruitful loan stint during the 2018-19 season, where he scored 16 goals and provided six assists in 45 appearances.

Reports have surfaced indicating that Amanda Staveley and her partner, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, are in discussions about leading a significant investment in Tottenham Hotspur, potentially backed by a consortium of Middle Eastern funds.

According to Football Insider, these talks could bring substantial financial backing to Spurs, marking a new venture for Staveley, a prominent British businesswoman with close ties to Middle Eastern investors.

Staveley, known for her instrumental role in the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United in 2021, helped orchestrate the acquisition and secured a 10% ownership stake alongside the Reuben Brothers and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). Earlier this year, however, Staveley and her husband sold their remaining shares in Newcastle, reducing their stake from 10% to 6% before stepping away from the club entirely.

Their attention now appears to have shifted towards Tottenham.

The potential investment in Spurs could be transformative, with Football Insider suggesting that the consortium Staveley and Ghodoussi are heading may inject “huge” funds into the club.

Such backing would provide a substantial financial boost, enabling Tottenham to compete more fiercely in both domestic and European competitions.

As Tottenham continues to build momentum under the leadership of manager Ange Postecoglou, this financial influx could further elevate the club’s ambitions.

The investment may strengthen their ability to attract top-tier talent, improve infrastructure, and challenge for major trophies.

For Tottenham, which has long sought to establish itself as a dominant force in football, this move could be a critical step in achieving its long-term goals and securing future success.

Fans will be watching closely as discussions progress, eager to see whether this potential deal could help propel Spurs into the upper echelons of world football.

Tottenham Hotspur picked up a 3-0. win away from home against Manchester United in the Premier League and Dejan Kulusevski impressed with his performance for the North London club.

The 24-year-old Swedish international attracted a lot of praise for his performance against the Red Devils and former Premier League attacker Shaun Wright-Phillips has revealed that Kulusevski’s display against Manchester United reminded him of the Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

Kulusevski took up similar positions between the attack and midfield to open up the home defence. He managed to get on the score sheet as well.

The technically gifted attacker has been an important first player for Tottenham since joining the club from Juventus, and comparisons with Bergkamp will come as a huge compliment to him. The former Arsenal star is regarded as one of the finest players to have played in the Premier League.

“It almost, when I was watching the game, it reminded me a tad of some of the positions say Dennis Bergkamp would pick up,” said Wright-Phillips via TBR.

“Back in the day, it was 4-4-2, but Dennis used to always drop away from the frontman, into those spaces in between the midfield and the defence.

“I think he (Kulusevski) is strong enough and he has the quality enough. Once he turns and drives at people, and makes those final third runs, he will create chances. This finish here (second Spurs goal at Old Trafford) was a special finish, for a winger/midfielder that is a strikers finish.”

In terms of position, Kulusevski is a different player to that of the Arsenal attacker, but he has the skill set to operate in the number ten role like Bergkamp. Tottenham have enough depth in the wide areas and it will be interesting to see if they can mould him into a proper number ten in the coming seasons.

Tottenham have received a major boost in their pursuit of Crystal Palace attacking sensation Eberechi Eze.

The North London club had an impressive summer transfer window where they bolstered their attack and added a few new faces to their midfield. But they did miss out on a few of their targets, including Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Tottenham were looking to add more quality to their attack and they felt the versatile English international could have helped their cause.

They did fail to strike a deal for his services in the summer but according to Football Insider, Spurs have received a massive boost in the race to his signature. Ange Postecoglou’s team retain their interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder and they could return for him in 2025.

While Eze was not looking to force his way out during the recently concluded transfer window, the QRP graduate is now open to leaving Palace for a new challenge elsewhere. The release clause worth around £68 million in his contract had expired in the summer but it will reactivate in 2025, opening the door for a potential exit.

The release clause gives Tottenham a clear path to his signature. They will certainly be very encouraged now as Eze is keen on a move away and they won’t have to negotiate with the Eagles. Meanwhile, his arrival will significantly improve their attack. He will compete with James Maddison for a place in the starting XI and his ability to feature on the flanks will give Postecoglou multiple tactical options.

Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski has sent a message to his teammates after their dominant win over Manchester United.

The North London club secured a fifth-place finish last season under Ange Postecoglou. They made significant efforts to further strengthen their squad in the summer. But the results didn’t go their way in the initial phase of the new seasons. Despite dominating the proceedings against the majority of the opposition, they were not able to make it count.

However, it now seems to be a story of the past as they have won each of their last four outings across competitions. In their last outing against Manchester United away from home, Tottenham were the dominant force and they even secured all three points. Following their emphatic 3-0 win, star forward Dejan Kulusevski suggested this is where their season really starts for them.

While speaking on ViaPlay, the Swedish international said (via SportWitness): “This feeling you have now, that is the one you want. That’s why you play football. We showed how good we are.”

“We have four straight (wins) now, and this is when our season really starts.”

Kulusevski might only have three goal contributions so far but he is a key part of Ange Postecoglou’s first team. While he might be just 24, he is one of their experienced campaigners. The Swedish forward played a big part in their win over Manchester United. He scored the second goal of the night when he managed to beat Angre Onana from close range.

He was delighted with the win and suggested that this result at Old Trafford will kick-start the season for the North London club. They might have been inconsistent at the start but this is an opportunity for them to turn things around. The former Juventus star has urged his teammates to carry on the good work as they look to secure a top-four spot and end the club’s trophy drought.