Tottenham wait on Pedro Porro as Spurs track €60m targets
Pedro Porro said he is 'almost back' from a hamstring injury, boosting Spurs before Coventry, though Roberto De Zerbi is expected to provide a full update on Saturday.
Spurs are monitoring Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi after his hat-trick in a 4-3 win over Inter Milan. Brugge value him at around €60m, with Arsenal and other European clubs also interested.
James Maddison could make his first Premier League start against Coventry, while Pedro Porro remains an injury doubt. Micky van de Ven may return as Spurs look to address poor finishing.
James Maddison still wants to stay at Spurs despite a slow return from a serious knee injury. With Tottenham short of goals, scrutiny is also growing over Roberto De Zerbi's summer attacking signings.
Tottenham's 1-1 draw at Manchester United exposed the same issue - plenty of possession, too few clear chances. The piece argues Roberto De Zerbi's rigid system is leaving Spurs predictable and blunt.
Spurs are tracking Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo as Roberto De Zerbi weighs January attacking reinforcements. Sporting have a €60m release clause in his contract, and several Premier League clubs are interested.
Pedro Porro's 'almost back' update could affect Spurs' attack after Coventry, with Savio potentially switching to the right and Omar Marmoush to the left in support of Dominic Solanke before Chelsea.
Alan Shearer said Spurs 'need a win massively' against Coventry and would face a 'massive relegation battle' if they fail. Paul Merson also criticised Tottenham for not signing a recognised goalscorer.
James Maddison's expected return lifts Spurs before Coventry, while Luca Williams-Barnett has also been highlighted as a creative option after Roberto De Zerbi called the youngster a 'special talent'.
Tottenham are not willing to sanction Lucas Bergvall's January exit despite Juventus interest. Spurs want to keep control after handing the midfielder a new deal until 2031.
