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Liverpool and Spurs advance talks for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as Barcelona watch

Yan Diomande
December 2025

Liverpool and Tottenham are both reported to be at an advanced stage of discussions with Yan Diomande’s camp, viewing the RB Leipzig winger as a priority target for their next attacking rebuild, while Barcelona track the situation cautiously due to financial constraints. Diomande’s rapid rise from US high school and UPSL football to Leganes and then Leipzig, plus his pace and versatility in Bundesliga attacks, have made him a coveted winger, with Spurs seeking extra firepower for Thomas Frank and Liverpool eyeing him as a long term wide option in their next generation front line.

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.

Spurs duo apologise after snub; Thomas Frank draws line

Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur),
November 2025

Thomas Frank said Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence apologised after ignoring his request to thank supporters post-match. He framed it as frustration, not insubordination, and reiterated both players’ standards this season remain high despite the derby defeat and the public optics. Spurs produced just 0.05 xG and were booed. Frank avoided public rebuke immediately after the game, later confirming remorse and closing the matter internally. Emphasis shifts to resetting mentality, restoring match sharpness, and re-engaging the fanbase through effort and results rather than performative gestures.

Juventus consider selling Jonathan David after poor start

Jonathan David (Juventus)
November 2025

uventus may offload David after one goal in 11 games since joining from Lille. Tottenham and Bayern Munich have expressed interest as Spalletti marginalizes him. Club exploring a quick sale months after his €40m arrival. David’s low efficiency and limited minutes (51% usage) prompted evaluation. Juve management aims to rebalance attack with a consistent finisher and recover value. Poor integration and tactical mismatch under Spalletti drive the potential early exit.

Chelsea, Spurs in race for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur
November 2025

After 27 goals last season and nine in 11 this term, Porto’s 21-year-old Aghehowa is drawing bids. Chelsea’s 2024 move collapsed on a failed medical after an ankle injury. With form restored, both London clubs are preparing renewed approaches as Porto weigh a profitable sale. Profile: fast, direct, near-post finisher with aggressive pressing. Risk centers on prior ankle issues and small sample of elite-tier matches. Chelsea seek a vertical runner; Spurs want a Kane-style connector replacement. Pricing and medical thresholds will decide the race; structure add-ons to hedge durability and adaptation.

Pedro ends drought; promises Caicedo dinner after winner

João Pedro (Chelsea)
November 2025

Chelsea beat Spurs 1-0 as João Pedro finally snapped a nine-game drought, converting after Caicedo won possession and slipped him through. Guglielmo Vicario denied Pedro three times earlier. The result lifted Chelsea to fifth and underlined Enzo Maresca’s emphasis on pressing triggers and vertical combinations. Caicedo’s regain set the platform; Chelsea’s counter-press funneled Spurs into risky central lanes. Wide rotations created the decisive pocket. Game state control improved after the goal, though chance conversion remains a concern. Pedro’s movement between center-backs is trending up; sustaining output will hinge on service quality and minutes continuity.

Vicario’s heroics earn Spurs a point; Monaco gripe about time-wasting

Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)
October 2025

ottenham escaped Monaco with a 0–0 Champions League draw as Vicario delivered multiple high-value saves. Monaco’s coach accused the keeper of time-wasting, but Spurs lauded Vicario’s shot-stopping in a game tilted toward the hosts. Spurs accepted deep phases, compressing central lanes and trusting Vicario on cutbacks and near-post efforts. Late game management—slower restarts and defensive subs—blunted Monaco’s momentum and protected a point away from home.

Tottenham cash injection shifts transfer posture

Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur)
October 2025

Spurs confirm a £100m family funding boost and a not-for-sale stance as Vivienne Lewis assumes direct control post-Levy. Frank indicates spending will follow sporting need rather than vanity, keeping a record fee possible but conditional. Operational power centralises with the Lewis family, accelerating football decisions and January planning. Expect targeted reinforcements aligned to Frank’s profile, contingent on league position and FFP headroom.

Kolo Muani nears Spurs league debut after dead leg

Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham Hotspur)
October 2025

Cleared to contend for minutes versus Aston Villa, Kolo Muani returns from a mid-September dead leg. With Solanke also recovering, Richarlison’s load finally eases as Spurs regain a direct runner to stretch back lines. Expect a measured ramp targeting late-game impact. Early patterns should emphasise transition lanes and near-post runs, with staff monitoring work rate and contact tolerance before pushing starts. Competition up front resets roles and minutes.

Tottenham Hotspur tracking Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as injury cover

Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)
October 2025

Tottenham are monitoring Porto striker Samu Aghehowa as potential cover for injured forwards Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani. The 21-year-old has scored five goals in seven league games, attracting interest from Premier League rivals.
TEAMtalk reports that manager Thomas Frank wants an athletic forward to complement his high-press system. Aghehowa’s early-season form has boosted his profile, while Spurs weigh short-term reinforcements amid a packed fixture schedule. Chelsea and Newcastle, both long-term admirers, are also keeping tabs.

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