Tottenham linked with Rudiger and Simeone as other Spurs stories emerge
Spurs are tracking Atletico Madrid forward Giuliano Simeone, but Atletico want to keep him and his €500 million release clause makes any deal difficult.
Will Lankshear's goal in Middlesbrough's 3-2 win over Stoke adds to scrutiny on Dominic Solanke after his mixed display in Spurs' 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
The source argues that Fulham's interest in Thomas Frank could aid Tottenham if a rival appoint a manager it says struggled badly in north London.
Micky van de Ven revealed the four players who inspired him as a child, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and two legendary defenders.
Coventry boss Frank Lampard has Taiwo Awoniyi back from a three-match ban before facing Spurs, but must decide whether to restore him after Sidiki Cherif impressed.
Spurs want to keep Pedro Porro but would demand about £75m, a world-record fee for a right-back, amid Barcelona and Real Madrid interest in a possible 2027 move.
Tottenham's interest in Vangelis Pavlidis faces a January hurdle, with Benfica weighing a new deal for their 14-goal striker and holding a €100m release clause.
Destiny Udogie's display in Tottenham's 1-1 draw at Manchester United strengthened his case at left-back, though Andy Robertson's crossing and set pieces keep the battle open.
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is being linked with a £100m January move, with Chelsea and Liverpool named in the race, but the source argues Tottenham are unlikely to get involved.
Spurs are linked with Antonio Rudiger as uncertainty at Real Madrid could open a possible route. The 33-year-old could add leadership and Premier League experience in defence.
