Tottenham monitor striker options as Lucas Bergvall stance emerges
Mateus Fernandes heads to Leeds in form after key roles in wins over Chelsea and Palace. Spurs need his crossing, shooting and late runs to unlock a stingy defence.
Spurs have added Monza striker Gustavo Varela to their watch list after 11 goals in 10 games. The 21-year-old could cost £17m, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund also keen.
Archie Gray scored and impressed at right-back in Spurs' 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. With Pedro Porro regaining fitness, Gray could soon get more chances in midfield.
Sandro Tonali is cast as the key to Spurs' three-match winning run before Leeds, with his control, passing and defensive cover central to De Zerbi's system.
Wilson Odobert's return could boost Spurs' depth even if he does not start. The winger is seen as a creative, versatile option for De Zerbi after his long-term injury.
After Spurs' 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, Jan Paul van Hecke's form has strengthened the case for his move, while Luka Vuskovic is also thriving at Brighton.
Jamie O’Hara says Spurs can reach Europe after three straight wins over Coventry, Chelsea and Palace, but argues Dominic Solanke is not good enough to lead the line.
De Zerbi's call to move on Kevin Danso looks justified, with Tosin Adarabioyo impressing for Spurs while Danso has struggled since leaving.
Mohammed Kudus may be judged less on goals than graft at Leeds. After assisting Archie Gray against Palace, Spurs need his tracking back, carrying and smart passing.
A Premier League panel ruled Cole Palmer should have seen a straight red for violent conduct in Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Spurs, after barging into Mateus Fernandes.
Mathys Tel goes into Leeds after strong displays against Chelsea and Palace. Spurs need his grit as much as his dribbling and finishing against James Justin and James Trafford.
De Zerbi held James Maddison back after his groin issue, with Spurs beating Crystal Palace 2-0 without him. The midfielder could return fresher for Leeds.
Spurs are urged to monitor Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib, who has scored 6 goals in 8 games, as they look for forward options beyond Eli Junior Kroupi.
Report claims Spurs have made initial contact with AC Milan over Youssouf Fofana, who is impressing on loan at Sevilla, though Juventus are also in the race for the midfielder.
Spurs head to Leeds on a three-game winning run. Opta make Leeds marginal favourites, despite Tottenham chasing a fourth straight league win and a third clean sheet in a row.
Roberto De Zerbi said Savio has suffered a muscular problem and will be out for 'some weeks', casting doubt on reports of an immediate Tottenham injury boost.
Valentín Barco says Boca pair Tomás Aranda and Leonel Flores are ready for Europe. Spurs are linked with Flores, praised as a direct dribbler who 'drives you mad'.
Spurs are interested in Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, but Bournemouth were not willing to sell in the summer and are expected to resist again.
Spurs are reluctant to let Lucas Bergvall join Barcelona, Napoli or Juventus in January unless they sign midfield cover. The 20-year-old is due back from a knee injury.
Mikey Moore's loan at FC Koln is under scrutiny after no goals or assists in eight games. The Spurs winger was benched again in a 1-1 draw at Union Berlin.
Oliver Skipp is struggling again, this time on loan at Charlton. The former Spurs midfielder has endured poor form as the side have slipped into a 10-match winless run.
