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Crystal Palace Agree £35m Fee for Brennan Johnson as Player Weighs Spurs Exit

Brennan Johnson
December 2025

Crystal Palace have reportedly agreed a £35 million deal with Tottenham for Brennan Johnson, but the player has not agreed personal terms and is considering options amid other Premier League interest. Johnson has started only six league games this season and has been pushed down the pecking order after Mohammed Kudus joined Spurs. Palace want more quality to compete domestically and in Europe, while Spurs would take a loss compared to the £47.5 million paid in 2023.

Spurs face Manor Solomon dilemma as Villarreal loan sours

Manor Solomon
December 2025

Solomon’s second loan spell, this time at Villarreal, has stalled after a bright start, with just 358 minutes and one goal across 11 games leaving the winger frustrated. His loan deal reportedly contains a clause allowing an early January termination. Villarreal could cut the Israeli’s spell short to free wages and a squad spot, forcing Spurs to decide whether to reintegrate him for the run-in or arrange another short-term move. With game time limited in Spain and previous Leeds loan experience, Solomon’s next step will shape his stalled Premier League career.

Kolo Muani insists Spurs squad still fully backs Thomas Frank

Randal Kolo Muani
December 2025

With Tottenham languishing in 14th after an erratic start under Thomas Frank, Kolo Muani has publicly backed his manager, stressing that the squad remains united, communicates well with the staff and is fully committed to working through this demanding period together on and off the pitch. Speaking at a club Christmas event, Kolo Muani described a positive relationship with Frank and his coaches, spoke of strong fan support and emphasised enjoyment around the club. He framed Spurs’ struggles as a shared challenge, insisting belief in the project and dressing-room trust remain intact.

Frank defends Van de Ven after Isak leg-break criticism

Micky van de Ven
December 2025

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank moved to defend Micky van de Ven after Arne Slot branded the defender’s tackle on Alexander Isak “reckless”. Isak scored Liverpool’s opener in north London but suffered an ankle injury with a fibula fracture in the same incident. Van de Ven’s attempt to block Florian Wirtz’s through ball left Isak’s leg trapped at an awkward angle, forcing the striker off despite walking without a stretcher. Liverpool later confirmed surgery and a long absence, while Frank argued it was a committed last-ditch challenge rather than malicious play.

Spurs stand by Guglielmo Vicario despite recent errors and fan criticism

Guglielmo Vicario
December 2025

Tottenham are not planning to sign a new goalkeeper in January despite Guglielmo Vicario’s shaky spell and criticism from sections of the fanbase. Costly moments against Fulham and Nottingham Forest have put the Italian under scrutiny and drawn jeers from supporters. Thomas Frank insists the club still view Vicario as a “very good” keeper and strong shot-stopper, while acknowledging areas for improvement, especially in distribution. Spurs are working with him on those weaknesses and remain committed to backing him rather than pursuing a mid-season replacement.

Frank warned Spurs dressing room could turn over late tactical chaos

Thomas Frank
December 2025

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under growing internal pressure, with several players reportedly losing faith in his leadership after repeated late tactical changes and role tweaks, which they believe contribute to confusion on the pitch and a string of poor recent results. Sources claim instructions are altered just before kick-off or abandoned early in matches, including the chaotic 5-3 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, leaving senior players unsure of responsibilities as Spurs chase a turnaround starting with a tricky trip to resurgent Newcastle.

Thomas Frank blasts Spurs fans for booing Vicario

Thomas Frank
November 2025

Tottenham’s grim November continued with a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham, leaving them with one win from six games this month and three straight losses, after another defensive collapse saw them concede twice inside six minutes and fail to overhaul the early damage. Vicario’s dreadful error for Fulham’s second goal triggered loud boos from sections of the home crowd, prompting Frank to brand jeering during play “unacceptable” and claim those supporters are not “true Tottenham fans,” arguing criticism should wait until full time while the team fights on the pitch.

Tottenham board stand firm behind Frank despite derby humiliation

Thomas Frank
November 2025

Tottenham intend to give Thomas Frank time despite a 4-1 thrashing at Arsenal, three defeats in their last five league games and a slide to ninth. The ownership still sees him as a long term appointment and are not considering a change. Club figures accept concerns over his constant rotation, with 29 Premier League lineup changes already, and some players want more focus on Spurs’ own strengths rather than opponents. Even so, the hierarchy believes stability is key and expects Frank to solve the creativity issues.

Frank apologises after Spurs’ 4-1 derby capitulation at Arsenal

Thomas Frank (Spurs)
November 2025

Tottenham suffered a bruising 4-1 defeat away to Arsenal, producing one of their worst displays of the season as Eberechi Eze hit a hat-trick, Spurs generated an expected goals figure of just 0.07 and rarely threatened their fiercest rivals. Thomas Frank admitted the performance was the complete opposite of his intentions, apologised to supporters, criticised Spurs for losing too many duels and failing to escape Arsenal’s press, and warned their recurring lack of creativity, also seen against Chelsea, must be fixed quickly.

Potter outlines careful path back for Kulusevski after patella surgery

Dejan Kulusevski (Tottenham)
November 2025

Sweden boss Graham Potter says Dejan Kulusevski is progressing into the next phase of recovery after right patella surgery, with cautious optimism he could be back around Christmas or New Year as Sweden eye March’s World Cup play-off against Ukraine. Kulusevski has spent five months rehabbing, with Spurs footage showing him back on grass at a warm-weather camp, but Thomas Frank and Tottenham’s medical staff refuse to rush him, insisting he follows a controlled programme rather than chasing fixed dates to avoid any setback.

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