Yeah, look, he would be an interesting option for both Manchester United and Tottenham, obviously he has got a glittering CV from his time at Barcelona. Xavi during his time as Barcelona manager (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) He obviously had a spell in charge at Barcelona where he did win the league, but he's been out of work since the summer of 2024.
The absence of the wantaway Lucas Paqueta has given Mateus Fernandes a chance to take on more responsibility for West Ham. Paqueta, who is said to be nursing a minor back problem, was unavailable again for last week's win against Spurs but Nuno Espirito Santo's struggling side coped without the Flamengo target. They called on Fernandes to dictate the flow in midfield and the diligent Portuguese did not disappoint.
Rennes forward Mohamed Kader Meite has been linked with a move away from the French outfit, and several Premier League clubs are keen on him. According to a TeamTalk report, the 18-year-old striker is one of the most talented young players in French football right now, with five goal contributions in the league this season. Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have submitted a 35 million offer to get the deal done.
Tottenham have made a surprise enquiry for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, as the club looks to address a growing problem on the left side of their attack. According to the Daily Mail, Spurs have sounded out their London rivals over a potential deal for the 24-year-old Dutchman, who is believed to be valued at around 25 million. The timing is striking, just days after Summerville came back to haunt Tottenham, scoring the opening goal in West Ham's 21 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Saturday.
Speculation surrounding Micky van de Ven's future at Tottenham has intensified after a sensational insider claim linked the defender with a dream move to Liverpool. According to a report from a trusted source on X, the Dutch international is pushing towards a summer exit, with Anfield identified as his preferred destination. The timing of the rumour has raised eyebrows, coming amid growing unrest at Spurs and a season that has begun to unravel both on and off the pitch.
Bournemouth host Tottenham in the Premier League tonight for what is set to be Antoine Semenyo's final game for the Cherries ahead of his move to Manchester City. The Ghanian winger is scheduled to have his medical in Manchester on Thursday morning, but has agreed to turn out one final time for the South Coast side before he departs. And he will be hoping to pile more misery on opponents Spurs, who have won just two of their last 11 Premier League games.
England and Tottenham forward Jess Naz has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will miss the rest of the season. The 25-year-old picked up the injury in Spurs' late win over Aston Villa on Sunday and will require an operation on her right knee. It is the second time Naz has suffered an ACL injury in her career having missed the 2019-20 Women's Super League season as a result of the issue in her other knee.
Chelsea's record-breaking unbeaten run in the Women's Super League was brought to an end with a shock result as Everton won away against the defending champions, who had not lost any of the previous 34 league matches. Everton's 1-0 victory inflicted Sonia Bompastor's first defeat as a WSL manager after a remarkable 18 months in charge, and was Chelsea's first loss in the league since going down 4-3 at Liverpool on 1 May 2024 when Emma Hayes was still at the helm.
Tottenham have had a great start to the season and are still unbeaten in the Champions League. Most of their players are internationals. They're a strong side. The Super Cup? That was the first game of the season; Wednesday's game will be different. It's a good memory because it ended well, but a bad memory if I think back to the first 60 minutes when we were struggling. We're more ready to be a dominant team and to win the match.
This is the real one. Super excited. Of course, before I stepped into the club, I knew about the North London Derby but it's when you are in it, you sense it and feel that it is important. You get that from the fans, the staff, the players, people who have been working here for years. This is the big one.
Argyle Passage links the busy Tottenham High Road with Argyle Road behind and has always been a pedestrian route, dating back to when this area of countryside was first transformed into the urban sprawl we know today. Although Tottenham remained rural until the 19th century, the High Road itself is ancient - a descendant of the Roman Ermine Street, later diverted slightly to avoid the flood-prone Moselle Brook.
"The Premier League is the best league in the world," he told the BBC. "Of course I am missing it. I am so happy in America but also thinking one day to come back to the Premier League. It's the most competitive league." Pochettino rose to prominence during his tenure at Tottenham, where he built one of the most exciting sides in the club's modern history. Under his management, Spurs reached the Champions League final and competed for two Premier League titles.
Palace still want Mateta to extend his contract. It's going to take some judgement on Palace's end to assess how they think the discussions are going, and then to plan accordingly. If it starts becoming clear that he's not going to sign, they want to maximise the fee they're going to get. I don't think they'll let it get to the same situation with Guehi where if they don't take the offer he's going to leave on a free, they'll sell him before that.
I think the time has come for Richarlison to move on. He's never been a player who the club are completely prepared to put their faith in, they know what he can do at his best, but too often he won't be at that level. With Solanke out injured, he's had a good start to the season, but they don't see him as the long-term answer to their issues leading the line.
Once again his people are touching base with potential landing spots Chelsea and Tottenham have been spoken to by intermediaries. Much will depend on whether he wants a pay day' he won't get that in England, Bailey said. He would get major money obviously, but nothing compared to what he could earn in Saudi Arabia he would only get more than his current salary at Juventus if he moved to the Middle East.
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It is now quite natural to see the all-yellows among football giants such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Tottenham. It is hard and focused work over time that has resulted in this. It's cool to see how far we've come. It's an incredible time and it just has to sink in. I'm very excited - that's all I can say.
Tottenham are looking to continue their fine form under Thomas Frank when they visit Brighton this afternoon. Spurs have three wins and one loss to their name so far this season - and they have also beaten Villarreal in the Champions League. Brighton have also started well, beating Manchester City already at the Amex Stadium this term. And they will be looking to repeat that feat again with the club from the capital.