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Tottenham loanee Luka Vuskovic put in a remarkable display during Westerlo’s recent clash with Standard Liege in the Belgian Pro League.

The 17-year-old Croatian centre-back, who is set to join Spurs in 2025, demonstrated both his defensive prowess and offensive contribution by delivering a key assist.

Vuskovic skillfully carried the ball forward from his half before providing a nicely weighted pass to Matija Frigan, who finished clinically to secure the 2-1 win.

Baller incoming. #THFC | #COYS | #SPURS https://t.co/vnw7sfed0S

— That Tottenham Feed  (@Tottenham_Feed) September 28, 2024

In addition to his assist, Vuskovic impressed defensively by completing 22 out of 29 passes, recording 7 clearances, 7 headed clearances, 3 interceptions, and 5 ball recoveries.

Luka Vuskovic vs Standard Liege:

-90 minutes played

-1 assist

-22/29 passes completed

-2 passes into the final third

-7 clearances

-7 headed clearances

-3 interceptions

-5 ball recoveries

-2/3 ground duels won

Strong display. #LoanWatch pic.twitter.com/b7eS2x5pCK

— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) September 28, 2024

This performance underscores Vuskovic’s growing potential as he continues to develop during his loan spell ahead of his future at Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur’s number 9, Richarlison, has returned to training ahead of their crucial Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday.

As Spurs aim to continue their winning streak and secure a vital three points, concerns remain over the fitness of key players. Captain Heung-min Son is still a doubt after suffering a hamstring issue during Tottenham’s 3-0 Europa League victory over Qarabag.

Richarlison, who has been sidelined due to an injury sustained in training, has also been a concern. However, Spurs fans received a boost when the Brazilian forward was seen back in training.

Great to see Richie back with the lads. 💪🏼#THFC | #COYS | #SPURS pic.twitter.com/otqsQ5Y2pa

— That Tottenham Feed  (@Tottenham_Feed) September 27, 2024

Sky Sports‘ Michael Bridge also confirmed this with his recent update.

He said:

“There is potentially some early good news for Tottenham, it’s early days, but Richarlison is back out on the grass.

“Ange said to us last week please no questions on Richarlison, he is not being considered at the moment, he is injured. But that is potentially some good news for Spurs there.”

Although Richarlison might not be fit enough to start, his return is a positive sign for manager Ange Postecoglou, who will welcome the additional depth with a busy schedule looming across multiple competitions.

The 27-year-old forward has only made two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season due to injury.

Despite summer transfer speculation, Richarlison stayed at the club and now faces stiff competition from new signing Dominic Solanke, who has established himself as the first-choice striker.

As Richarlison works his way back to full fitness, he’ll need to prove his worth and fight for his place in Tottenham’s frontline.

Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Old Trafford this Sunday to face Manchester United, looking to extend their winning streak to four games across all competitions.

Spurs have found their form after a rocky start to the season and will be eager to maintain momentum against a Manchester United side under growing pressure.

The Red Devils are coming off two consecutive draws, with manager Erik ten Hag needing a win to quell concerns over the team’s inconsistent performances.

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has weighed in on the upcoming fixture, predicting an exciting, high-scoring encounter between the two sides.

Merson believes both teams will adopt an open style of play, which could result in plenty of goals.

He noted that Tottenham’s high defensive line might leave them vulnerable, while Manchester United’s defensive issues could present Spurs with plenty of scoring opportunities.

Merson also emphasised the significance of the match for both clubs. Manchester United, currently sitting 11th in the Premier League, desperately need a win to stay in touch with the top-four race.

Their recent struggles, including a disappointing Europa League draw against Twente, have raised concerns over their form.

Writing in his column for Sportskeeda, Merson opined:

“This is a huge game for both teams. Tottenham play a dangerously high line and Manchester United are not great at the back, so it’s a very open football match. I expect there will be loads of goals in this one too.

“Spurs have been alright this season. Against Arsenal, the quality of set-pieces were the only difference between them. But they should’ve beaten both Newcastle and Leicester, if they don’t win these types of games, it starts to look a bit Spursy!

“As things stand, there are not a lot of problems with them. But if they lose this game, they are the team with the fourth-best chance of finishing fourth.”

For Erik Ten Hag’s side, a loss would significantly dent them who currently sit on 11th, something Merson sees as crucial for a club of their stature. On the other hand, Tottenham have bounced back strongly and a win at Old Trafford would not only boost their top-four chances but also deal a severe blow to United’s ambitions.

Merson’s prediction for the match is a 2-2 draw, expecting it to be an action-packed, closely contested affair.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Wilson Odobert is anticipated to make a return to training during or shortly after the international break, following a hamstring injury, according to Dr. Rajpal Brar.

Odobert sustained the injury during Spurs’ Carabao Cup match against Coventry City earlier this month, where he was forced to exit the game just 18 minutes in.

Dr. Brar, a sports scientist and physical therapist, explained that the 19-year-old forward is suffering from a Grade 3 hamstring injury, which typically keeps players out for around three to four weeks, depending on the progress of recovery.

Tottenham has recognized the severity of the injury, with the club acknowledging that the situation “doesn’t look good.” However, there is hope that Odobert could resume full training once the international break concludes, as long as his rehabilitation proceeds smoothly.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Dr. Brar stated:

“This sounds like a Grade 3 hamstring injury.

“If that is the case, typically looking at over three to four weeks out.

“The club confirmed that it’s not looking good so that’s never a good sign.

“If all things go as per plan, he could be back in full training during or after the international break.”

Since joining Spurs, Odobert has made four appearances, starting in three of them. He debuted in a commanding 4-0 win over Everton and has shown flashes of his potential, even though he has yet to register a goal or assist. His pace, technical ability, and attacking mindset have made him a valuable asset down the wings.

Manager Ange Postecoglou has expressed confidence in the young winger, regularly featuring him in the lineup before the injury. Odobert’s return will be highly anticipated as Tottenham looks to build on their recent performances.

Odobert’s ability to drive forward and create chances will undoubtedly be a boost for Spurs, offering an additional attacking threat once he regains full fitness.

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi continues to be linked with a move away from the club.

The 24-year-old England international was heavily linked with a move away from the club at the start of the season, but Crystal Palace managed to hold onto him. According to TBR Football, they have now informed the player that he needs to sign a new deal with the club or he will be sold in 2025.

The defender will likely be available for a more reasonable price next summer after Crystal Palace priced his suitors out of a move earlier this summer. Palace were demanding £75 million for the defender. He has a contract with them until 2026 and will enter the final 12 months of his contract next summer. The Eagles will be under pressure to sell him. They will not want to lose him on a free transfer.

The report states that Tottenham are keeping close tabs on his situation and they could look to make a move for the player. The North London club need to bring in defensive reinforcements and signing another central defender could sort out their defensive unit for the future.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on the player as well. Joe Gomez has been linked with a move away from the club, and the Reds will have to replace him adequately. Guehi would be a quality acquisition for them.

Similarly, Chelsea need depth at the heart of the defence as well. Players like Benoit Badiashile have been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge. It will be interesting to see if either of the three Premier League clubs decide to make a move for the 24-year-old England international next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a surprise move for the Italian manager Maurizio Sarri.

The 65-year-old Italian manager is currently without a job after resigning from his position as the head coach of Lazio earlier this summer. According to a report from Fichajes, a mediocre start to the season has prompted the club to look at potential solutions and they are keeping tabs on the former Chelsea manager as an alternative to Ange Postecoglou.

It would be extremely surprising if the London club decided to make a move for the 65-year-old in the near future. Postecoglou has done reasonably well at Spurs so far and there is clear improvement under him. They have impressed with their playing style under him as well. The Australian manager has brought in several talented young players and Tottenham will have to give him the time to build a formidable side.

It seems unlikely that Daniel Levy will abandon the current project and move for another manager any time soon.

Meanwhile, the report states that Everton are keen on the former Chelsea manager as well. Sarri has managed big clubs in the past and there is no doubt that he could be an interesting acquisition. He has managed in the Premier League before and he helped Chelsea win the UEFA Europa League.

It will be interesting to see if Postecoglou can silence his critics in the coming months. If the results do not improve, there will be further speculations surrounding the Australian manager’s future at Tottenham. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Ange Postecoglou has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario for how he spends his time off from Tottenham duties.

Guglielmo Vicario made a name for himself at Empoli before making the move to Tottenham in the summer of 2023. The North London club forked out £17 million to sign the Italian goalkeeper who has takeover as their number one from Hugo Lloris.

The 27-year-old has done most things right since making the move to Spurs. While he has faced a lot of criticism because of his struggles to deal with set-pieces, Vicario has been a consistent performer for them and Ange Postecoglou is very pleased with his performances as well as his work ethic.

He has been included in the leadership group by the Australian manager and wore the armband in their opening Europa League fixture against Qarabag. On the back of his impressive performance in the European fixture, Postecoglou spoke quite highly about the Italian international to Football.London.

He said: “He has been great since the day he arrived.

“Criticism is just part of the nature of football these days. We have had a few under the spotlight.

“I included him in the leadership (group) this year, I have just seen his growth. He is one of those guys who is really positive.

“He comes in every day wanting to work, he comes in on his days off wanting to work. He is a great example for everyone and a great human being as well.

“I thought he could add something to our leadership group. It’s great for him to get the armband last night and I thought he rose to the occasion.

“He was big for us. He hasn’t had to make too many big saves in the first few games for us but we needed him for a couple last night and he was great.”

The former Celtic boss is quite impressed by the 27-year-old goalkeeper’s performances and the manner in which he has carried himself since making the move to the club. He has a desire to learn and improve. More importantly, Postecoglou has revealed the fact that Vicario comes into training during his off days.

While he has been criticised for his inability to deal with the balls coming into the box, the Italian goalkeeper is working hard on a daily basis to ensure he gets better and does his best for the team. It’s his qualities as a player as well as an individual which have resulted in Postecoglou including him in the leadership group and handing him the armband.

John Wenham feels any interested club will have to fork out in excess of £100 million to sign Cristian Romero.

Cristian Romero has only gone from strength to strength since making the move to Tottenham back in 2021. He has established himself as one of the mainstays at the North London club and has done wonders on the international stage for Argentina. The World Cup winner is amongst the best in the world and it is normal for someone of his quality to attract a lot of interest.

Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid are clubs who have been linked with the 26-year-old centre-back. All three clubs approached Tottenham during the summer regarding a potential transfer and they could soon return for his services. John Wenham, the owner of Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose doesn’t want the Argentine international to be sold but if they had to, he feels a potential transfer would cost over £100 million, which would be a club-record sale.

While speaking on Tottenham News, Wenham said: “We bought Romero for quite a big sum of money.

“As a starting point, I think he would go for north of double what we paid for him. He has joined the club, won the World Cup and Copa America, and become an established name.

“Do we want to be selling our genuine world-class players? No, of course not, the big clubs don’t do that.

“However, if we did have to sell him, we’d be talking about a fee of £100million-plus.”

Wenham has urged Tottenham to retain the services of the 26-year-old and the North London club seems to be trying their best as they are looking to hold contract renewal talks with Romero. But, if he decides against extending his stay, Daniel Levy might not have many options to play with.

He will only have two years left on his deal next summer. If he doesn’t pen a new contract, Levy will have to listen to offers from the likes of Real Madrid, PSG and United. While keeping Romero at the club will be a top priority for the club’s chairman as well as manager Ange Postecoglou, raising in excess of £100 million won’t be a bad deal. They will be making a significant profit and will also have enough funds to find a replacement.

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is facing the potential of an extended ban as he awaits the outcome of an FA charge related to comments made during a June interview.

The Uruguayan international was charged by the FA after making remarks about Spurs captain Son Heung-min during an appearance on Uruguayan television.

Bentancur’s response to the charge was due by September 19, and Tottenham now anxiously await the FA’s verdict. If found guilty, Bentancur could face a suspension of up to 12 games, as reported by Football London.

The controversy arose when Bentancur was asked about obtaining one of Son’s kits. His response, joking that it could come from “his cousin” and implying that “they all look the same,” has sparked backlash.

Beyond this FA charge, Bentancur could also face disciplinary issues within the Premier League.

The 27-year-old has already received three yellow cards in his first four league appearances this season. Should he pick up two more in the next 14 matches, he will automatically receive a one-match suspension.

This comes on the heels of Bentancur’s four-match suspension from international football, following an altercation after Uruguay’s Copa America semifinal loss to Colombia.

Tottenham will be closely monitoring the FA’s decision, as any potential ban would significantly impact their midfield depth and add pressure on the squad during a challenging stretch of the season.

Bentancur’s absence could be a critical blow as Spurs look to build momentum and maintain their competitive edge in the league.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly one of several Premier League clubs closely tracking the development of Velez Sarsfield’s young star, Thiago Fernandez, as reported by TBR Football.

Fernandez, who has drawn comparisons to Argentine winger Angel Di Maria, has been turning heads with his standout performances in Argentina’s top division.

The 20-year-old left-winger played a crucial role for Velez Sarsfield during the 2023-24 season, making 30 appearances.

His technical skills, vision, and ability to impact matches have been highlighted through his contribution of 5 goals and 8 assists over the course of the campaign.

Alongside Tottenham, clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also interested in signing the young Argentine.

With his stock rising, England is considered the most likely destination for Fernandez, with scouts from multiple European clubs monitoring his progress.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Fernandez is in line with the club’s strategy of investing in young talent, particularly from South America.

If Spurs succeed in bringing him to North London, Fernandez could become another vital addition to their roster, adding depth and quality to an already promising squad.

Landing a player of Fernandez’s calibre would align with Tottenham’s broader goal of combining experienced players with emerging prospects to strengthen their competitive edge.

As the race to secure his signature heats up, Tottenham fans will be keeping a close watch on any developments.

Fernandez could be poised to play a significant role in Spurs’ future, should the club be successful in its efforts to acquire him.