Tottenham face Porro interest as striker links grow
Sandro Tonali is cast as central to Tottenham's upturn, with his passing, ball-winning and positioning helping Roberto De Zerbi's side win three straight games.
Barcelona want Pedro Porro at right-back but cannot meet Tottenham's €70m asking price, so they have asked his camp to help lower the fee for a Camp Nou move.
Ahead of Leeds United v Spurs, Jamie O'Hara predicts Tottenham will take 7 points from their next three games, with Jason Cundy mocking his claim of a draw at Elland Road.
Omar Marmoush has shown flashes, including a goal against Coventry, but Spurs are still searching for his best role and the goals expected from the £60m forward.
Crystal Palace have appealed Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card for a studs-up challenge on Micky van de Ven in Tottenham's 2-0 win. VAR deemed it serious foul play.
Roberto De Zerbi is praised for persuading Lucas Bergvall to stay and backing him early, while Pape Matar Sarr's Juventus loan is framed as the right call for Spurs.
The KMI panel ruled Cole Palmer should have seen a straight red for violent conduct on Mateus Fernandes before his later dismissal in Chelsea's game against Tottenham.
Luca Williams-Barnett's lively cameo in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace has drawn praise, but the piece argues it should not be used to diminish Mikey Moore.
Former Spurs striker Will Lankshear has 13 goals in 13 Championship games for Middlesbrough and is being watched by a senior England scout ahead of Thomas Tuchel's squad announcement.
The piece picks Tottenham's strongest XI when fit, with Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Xavi Simons returning, and Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes anchoring midfield.
Harry Kane's Bayern deal included a personal Ballon d'Or bonus worth just over €1m, but Spurs did not secure any such clause and receive nothing from his 2026 win.
Jan Paul van Hecke's strong start is set against Cristian Romero's spell, with the defender scoring against Crystal Palace and setting a Tottenham record with 143 completed passes.
Tottenham are monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela after 9 goals in 9 Serie A games. Arsenal and Chelsea are also keen, with Monza valuing him at €20m.
Tottenham and Juventus are said to lead the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib, who has 8 goals and 2 assists in 10 games and could cost £20m-30m.
Mathys Tel's goal against Chelsea and lively display at Crystal Palace have earned France pre-selection, giving Spurs fresh hope he can add the goals their attack lacks.
The piece says Roberto De Zerbi was right not to keep Joao Palhinha, with Tottenham's midfield now led by Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes and backed by strong depth.
Conor Gallagher's pressing and grit have made him useful depth for Spurs, easing talk of a winter exit despite doubts over his long-term place under Roberto De Zerbi.
Chris Gunter has been recalled from Boreham Wood to train with Spurs' first team because third-choice goalkeeper Brandon Austin is unavailable.
Dominic Solanke's poor display in Spurs' 2-0 win over Crystal Palace has sharpened calls for a new striker, with his lack of goals now a major concern.
Savio should not be risked against Leeds United despite his return to training, with Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus impressing and a post-November break comeback looking wiser.
