Tottenham track Pavlidis as Kulusevski nears return
Dejan Kulusevski played in an 11-v-11 match at Hotspur Way and is close to a Spurs return after more than 500 days out with a serious knee injury.
Spurs are tracking Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis, but Barcelona also want him and Benfica could demand €100m for the 14-goal forward.
Luca Williams-Barnett's strong pre-season and Spurs' lack of creativity have increased calls for Roberto De Zerbi to give the 18-year-old meaningful first-team minutes.
Ahead of Manchester United v Spurs, Sky Sports contrasts Tottenham's £334m spend with their winless start, as Tim Sherwood questions the signings and says Roberto De Zerbi does not yet know his best team.
Mathys Tel's low confidence is linked to Tottenham's struggles and Roberto De Zerbi's search for the right formula, despite the forward's prolific France Under-21 form.
Arne Slot is reportedly open to Spurs if Roberto De Zerbi comes under greater pressure, with Tottenham viewed as a strong fit for his style.
Tottenham's Xavi Simons has joined Harvard's Crossover into Business programme while recovering from the ACL injury that has sidelined him since April.
De Zerbi again questioned Mateus Fernandes after Spurs' 3-2 defeat by Villa, saying he trusts the midfielder but 'he has to be stronger' as Tottenham prepare for Manchester United.
Pedro Porro and Mykhailo Mudryk are unavailable for Manchester United, James Maddison is available, while Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke are fit to play.
Tottenham have been given the 'green light' to pursue Endrick in January, with Real Madrid reportedly open to a loan as Spurs look to bolster their attack.
Micky van de Ven initially called William Saliba a 'legend' in a player-ranking game, then corrected himself and placed the Arsenal defender in the 'great' tier.
Micky van de Ven said 'I don't know him' when shown Arsenal great Tony Adams' name in a ranking game, before placing him in the 'great' category.
Roberto De Zerbi faces more pressure at Spurs after former players Neal Maupay and Arthur Vermeeren criticised his man-management ahead of Tottenham's key clash with Manchester United.
With Dominic Solanke struggling, Mathys Tel is being tipped as Spurs' backup No 9 - or even a starter - given his stronger threat and instincts in central areas.
Spurs have opened contract talks with Luca Williams-Barnett as interest grows from Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Tim Sherwood said no recent Spurs signing has truly impressed, a view that could spur Mohammed Kudus on as Tottenham seek a lift after their poor start.
Juventus are monitoring Lucas Bergvall for January if his lack of Spurs minutes continues, after taking Pape Sarr and Guglielmo Vicario on loan in the summer.
