2+ day, 7+ hour ago (723+ words) Tottenham and more specifically Thomas Frank will be denied the chance to make a major signing in January that would have been almost guaranteed to be a success. Spurs have problems in the striker position, though not from a numbers perspective. Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani are all in situ, with the issue laying in how effective " or not, as the case may be " each of them are. Kolo Muani did bag a brace against PSG in the most encouraging sign yet for the Frenchman. Yet he's still to register a goal or assiss in the Premier League and is only at Spurs on a straight loan anyway. There is no option or obligation to buy. Accordingly, Tottenham are exploring the striker market for 2026 and multiple sources have talked up a move for a player Thomas Frank knows…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago (496+ words) A Tottenham starlet is gaining big admirers Tottenham Hotspur are planning to secure the future of highly-rated centre-back Luka Vuskovic, amid rising interest from clubs on the continent, TEAMtalk sources can reveal. The Croatian defender has settled so well on loan at Hamburg that other clubs in Germany, including Borussia Dortmund, have started to pay attention " and are wondering if he fits into Spurs" long-term plans. Hamburg have him for the season and would love to keep him, but are under the impression that would not be possible. Tottenham do indeed have long-term plans for Vuskovic and, as part of that, sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange will look to tie him down to an even longer deal. It is unclear yet whether he will fit into their squad for next season, but that will be established towards the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (910+ words) Man Utd director of football, Jason Wilcox Jason Wilcox has outlined the most "important" traits Manchester United are looking for when signing new players, and his comments about the club"s transfer strategy suggest United have finally turned the corner. Perhaps the biggest issue to blight Man Utd in the post-Ferguson era is their disastrous record in the transfer market. There"s been no shortage of funds made available for big-money buys. Instead, the issue lays in the identification of talent and overpaying for underperformers. In just the 2020s, United have spent vast sums on the likes of Antony, Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund, all of whom flopped at Old Trafford. Furthermore, the club could not resist signing players who were superstars in name, but entering the autumn or even winters of their careers. Ill-advised moves for the likes of Raphael…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (366+ words) Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, who is on Tottenham Hotspur's radar Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs keeping tabs on Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis, sources have told TEAMtalk. A handful of clubs are checking on Brugge winger Tzolis, who played a starring role for Greece in their win against Scotland at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus on Saturday. Tzolis scored Greece's third goal in the 63rd'minute, as the home team won the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Group Stage Group C game 3-2. Aston Villa, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Tottenham are among the sides to have run the rule over him this year, we understand. Tzolis, 23, has also caught the attention of Borussia Dortmund, and a battle to sign him may open up in 2026. The winger has been looking sharp this season and has 17 goal contributions (eight goals and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (734+ words) Liverpool striker Alexander Isak Liverpool are facing yet more heartache with Alexander Isak and his injury issues after a report revealed what Sweden are about to do with the frontman. Isak became the most expensive signing in British football history over the summer, costing Liverpool "125m. Despite a slow start " he's yet to score in the Premier League for his new club " there are no doubts the goals will begin to flow sooner rather than later. However, there do appear to be lingering concerns over Isak's fitness record. He does have a history of groin injuries and it's a groin injury which has ruled him out of Liverpool's last four matches. News broke on Friday morning of Isak returning to full team training with the Reds. As such, Isak is in contention to make Liverpool's squad for the crunch clash with…...

5+ day, 9+ min ago (484+ words) Liverpool strikers Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak A reporter claims Liverpool are not only looking to sign a new centre-back and winger in January, but could also make a third addition in a surprise position. Signing too many new players in one go has been blamed by some for Liverpool's disastrous start to the current campaign. However, it's important to note Liverpool did wave goodbye to numerous stars and the ranks did need replenishing. Indeed, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez were among those to depart. Tragically, Diogo Jota passed away. Liverpool intend to spend again in January in an attempt to rescue their ailing season. It's no secret they're looking at Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo. But according to a shock new update from Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool could also sign a new…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (711+ words) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and journalist Fabrizio Romano Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on three big Arsenal deals and also shed light on a fourth that until now at least, had gone completely unreported. The Gunners are flying high this season amid very realistic hopes of ending their 20-plus year wait for a Premier League title. The squad Mikel Arteta has assembled is arguably the deepest in the Premier League and features the perfect blend of homegrown stars and impactful signings. With virtually all of the pieces in place, Arsenal have set themselves up for a period of sustained success. Key to that ambition is ensuring the brightest stars already in the situ remain at the Emirates for the long haul. Taking to YouTube on Sunday night, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shed light on the work Arsenal are doing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (594+ words) Thomas Frank is ready to sell a Tottenham midfielder in January Tottenham are'on the lookout for midfield targets ahead of January as Thomas Frank's side anticipate the potential exit of Yves Bissouma, TEAMtalk understands. Sources have indicated that Spurs would be willing to let the 29-year-old move on in the new year, and as such, they are identifying targets for the midfield. Primarily, it is expected that they will aim to sign an attacker as a priority, with a defender also a real possibility as they look to invest and show ambitions to challenge for the Champions League positions. But midfield is another area of need over the course of 2026, with Bissouma central to the situation. The Malian international is yet to make a single appearance this season. He was dropped from Frank's squad for persistent lateness'ahead of the Super…...

4+ week, 10+ hour ago (768+ words) Fabio Paratici looking to bring a new winger to Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur remain in the hunt to sign an explosive left-sided winger from a Premier League rival, although their hopes of securing a much-needed January transfer appear to be disappearing fast. Spurs" struggles at home continued on Saturday as they made it 10 losses in their last 12 games against Chelsea, with Mohammed Kudus once again the only player in their forward line to offer any sort of threat. Randal Kolo Muani was non-existent as the central striker, while there was once again nothing being offered from the left side of Frank"s attack " an issue that continues to persist heading into the January window. However, TEAMtalk sources have informed us that Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici is looking to upgrade the left-wing position, while the club are also aiming to sign…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (486+ words) West Ham are searching for a new striker West Ham are stepping up their search for a new forward for the January market as Niclas Fullkrug's future is cast into fresh doubt, TEAMtalk can reveal. The Hammers were already setting a new striker as a priority for the next transfer window but the situation could be cemented if Fullkrug leaves. There was new optimism around Fullkrug heading into the season but he has not scored a goal and is currently injured. He is starting to return to training but West Ham do not have a good track record of signing No.9 figures " and are once again looking for new solutions to boost their campaign. Fullkrug is being linked with a move to Hamburg, and a switch back to Germany makes sense if he looks to escape English football. There is…...