Tottenham track Yang's progress as Van de Ven faces criticism
Pape Matar Sarr is impressing on loan at Juventus, with Luciano Spalletti calling the Tottenham midfielder "a complete player" as he pushes for more starts.
Harry Kane has thrived elsewhere, while Heung-Min Son and Brennan Johnson have also left north London, increasing concern over Tottenham's search for a striker.
Manchester United want Micky van de Ven in January, but he is not expected to leave mid-season after extending at Spurs, with Roberto De Zerbi key to that decision.
Micky van de Ven faced criticism in the Netherlands after three games at left-back, with Valentijn Driessen saying his poor display against Greece was "not an isolated incident".
Antonio Conte said hearing Tottenham were "never going to win anything" drove him mad, and recalled messaging Daniel Levy during his spell at Spurs.
Tottenham loanee Yang Min-Hyeok set up South Korea's winner in a 1-0 Asian Games final win over Japan, earning gold and giving Spurs a timely marker of his development.
Tottenham were thrashed 6-1 by London City Lionesses, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice as Spurs, who had conceded only twice before, were undone by intense pressing.
Pressure is growing on Roberto De Zerbi after Spurs' winless start left them bottom, but club sources insist Tottenham are fully behind him before Manchester United.
Tottenham's interest in Endrick faces a hurdle as Real Madrid will sanction only a straight January loan, with Spurs preferring terms that include a permanent option.
Spurs are relieved Micky van de Ven and Jan Paul van Hecke have not suffered serious injuries on Netherlands duty, and both could return for Manchester United.
Pedro Porro reportedly wants to join Barcelona in 2027, with a poor relationship and heated altercations with Roberto De Zerbi said to be driving his stance.
Spurs are tracking Kaoru Mitoma as Brighton contract talks stall, with Roberto De Zerbi's past work with the winger a potential advantage in any move.
