Tottenham hit by Bergvall blow as Burnley test looms
Pressure mounts on Thomas Frank before Burnley; report tips assistant John Heitinga as potential interim if Spurs act despite Dortmund win. Talks held after West Ham loss.
Spurs confirm 19-year-old Lucas Bergvall has ankle surgery after Dortmund clash, worsening a midfield crisis with Bentancur, Maddison and Kulusevski out as Frank battles poor league form.
Porto striker Samu, scouted by Tottenham, is criticised by A Bola for ‘crying too much’ after a second penalty miss v Plzen. Editor urges more anger; Spurs and Chelsea links persist.
Spurs are linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha for €60m+. Box-to-box midfielder suits Thomas Frank, with Man Utd and Chelsea also keen. No bids yet; January or summer push mooted.
Bayern baulk at RB Leipzig’s €100m ask for winger Yan Diomandé, offering Spurs faint hope amid attacking shortages after Johnson sale and Kudus injury, though a January move remains unlikely.
Spurs push for Andrew Robertson as Udogie cover after Ben Davies needs ankle surgery; Souza too raw, Spence out of position. Move adds leadership alongside Conor Gallagher signing.
Inter target Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario as Sommer successor. The Italian, contracted to 2028, is keen on Serie A return, with talks expected to intensify ahead of summer.
On loan from Tottenham at HSV, Luka Vuskovic slams St Pauli fans for mocking his banned brother Mario with syringe banners in the derby, calling it “very disrespectful.”
Yves Bissouma is offered to Premier League clubs, with Wolves keen if João Gomes leaves. Fitness and discipline doubts stall moves as Thomas Frank weighs a compromise for the Spurs midfielder.
Torino are closing on an 18-year-old Spurs midfielder Callum Olusesi: loan with option to buy. U21 standout, Europa League debut made, five PL2 goals in five starts; Di Marzio reports talks advanced.
AC Milan eye a late move for Tottenham centre-back Radu Dragusin after Roma talks fell over loan terms. Rossoneri hope Spurs accept a loan with option; last-minute mercato opening touted.
Spurs visit Burnley amid a four-game league drought; Bergvall, Maddison, Kudus, Kulusevski out, Sarr ill; Van de Ven and Gallagher in. Tottenham strong from corners and away form key at Turf Moor.
