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Tottenham remain strong away but struggle at home; the Champions League match versus Copenhagen is a prime chance to reverse poor home form.
Tottenham were defeated at the weekend by Enzo Maresca's Chelsea, losing out on home turf to their close rival by a goal to nil. Joao Pedro's first-half strike proved the difference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Frank's side recorded their second loss in the space of a week. Spurs had travelled to the north-east days earlier where they faced Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Fourth Round, a game in which the Magpies eliminated Frank and his team.
Jarrad Branthwaite continues to draw serious attention from some of the Premier League's biggest clubs, with both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur closely monitoring the young defender's situation at Everton. The 23-year-old remains one of the most promising centre-backs in English football and top Premier League clubs are interested in signing him, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
Enter Tottenham Hotspur. According to Flash Score (as captured by Team Talk), the Premier League outfit is targeting the supposed outcast of Bayern's defensive group, with fledgling English champions Liverpool also keeping tabs. Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, and Chelsea are also said to be interested. Spurs on the other hand are looking at Pierre Kalulu (Juventus) and Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa).
"All the players are of course frustrated," Frank said of the incident. "They would like to do well, they would like to win, they would like to perform well, so I understand that. "I think it is difficult to be consistent in good times and in bad times. That is why I went around to the fans as I did. It is more fun when we win, I can tell you that."
Tottenham Hotspur bid farewell to Son Heung-min earlier this year, ending a 10-year association with the North London club, as the Korean international went Stateside. For the first time in his Spurs career, Son found himself mired in the bottom half of the Premier League, helping the club avoid relegation after finishing 17th in the table, having begun games on the bench with increasing regularity.
Manager Thomas Frank, who has enjoyed an excellent start to life in North London, is eager to add further attacking depth as Spurs continue to push near the top of the Premier League table. Bowen, one of West Ham's most consistent and influential players in recent years, has emerged as a prime target to strengthen Tottenham's frontline as Frank looks to elevate his side into genuine title contention.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Jonathan David from Juventus in the upcoming transfer window. According to a report from Fichajes, the Italian outfit is unhappy with the performance of the Canadian International. They signed him on a free transfer at the start of the season, but he has managed to find the back of the net just once in all competitions.
Brennan Johnson is determined that he has a future at Spurs and can convince Thomas Frank that he can be a key player for him. We understand Frank likes Johnson and believes he is capable of playing at a high level but the consistency factor is a worry. Like with the whole Spurs squad, Frank is getting to grips with how he sees it going forward, what work needs to be done.
Man City and Tottenham have competed closely on the pitch in recent seasons, and they are set to do so on the transfer front in 2026. Both clubs want to add defensive reinforcements to their squad, and they have set their sights on a particular target: Ezri Konsa. Konsa has been a very consistent performer for Aston Villa, and at 28, he is in the prime of his career.
The 19-year-old playmaker has impressed with the Dutch outfit, and the two Premier League clubs are keen on securing his services, as per TBR. They have done well to bring in talented young players in recent seasons, and Smit would be another future investment for them. He has all the tools to develop into a top-class playmaker with the right guidance.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche. They have been linked with the 23-year-old in the past as well, and they are tracking his progress. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Thomas Frank wants to add more quality and depth on the flanks during the January window, and the French International is on the Tottenham radar.
Harry Kane helped me a lot," Tel began (Telegraph Football via @iMiaSanMia). "Four days ago, he sent me a voice note, and we spoke together about how I can be better, about finishing, positioning in the box. He told me 'Whenever you want to call me, just call me. We're going to talk together and try to find what is the best work for you.'
"The strike is simply stunning," former England defender Andy Hinchcliffe told Sky Sports. "There's pace on it, there's dip. No chance for the goalkeeper. "Villa have struggled to break Tottenham down but, in Morgan Rogers, they have an individual who can turn a game."
Rangers want to keep Nicolas Raskin, according to Football Insider. Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in the 24-year-old Belgium international midfielder, but Rangers do not want to sell him. Journalist Pete O'Rourke said on the Inside Track podcast: "There's no surprise that he's attracting interest. "I don't imagine they'd be willing to sell in January, they're planning to keep Raskin around and they're going to need him if they are going to turn around their fortunes.