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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Steven Bergwijn could be included in the Spurs squad to face Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.  The Spurs absentees are likely to be Harry Kane (hamstring), Ben Davies (ankle) and Moussa Sissoko (knee).

RUMOURS : -   Jonathan Barnett - the agent of Gareth Bale - considered the rumours of a move back to Tottenham to be "crap".  Spurs would not meet the asking price for 28 year old Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose, while Krzysztof Piatek decided on a permanent move to Hertha Berlin to join up with manager Jurgen Klinsmann rather than move to N17 on loan.  Olivier Giroud was retained by Chelsea, who could not recruit a replacement for the French striker.  Spurs are rumoured to be ready to sign former Southend United goalkeeper Ted Smith, 24, who is a free agent after leaving the Shrimpers last summer.  French Club Amiens were challenging Glasgow Celtic for the signing of Victor Wanyama.

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•  Spurs development midfielder Anthony Georgiou has joined Bolton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.
•  Development midfielder Tashan Oakley-Boothe has joined Stoke City on a permanent deal.
•  Development striker Kazaiah Sterling has been loaned to Leyton Orient for the rest of this season.
•  Shilow Tracey, the Development squad striker had been loaned to Macclesfield Town until the end of the season.

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TRANSFERS : -   Cameron Carter-Vickers has signed for Luton Town on loan until the end of the season and TJ Eyoma has been loaned for a similar period to Lincoln City.  Danny Rose has joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season for a fee reported to be GBP2 million.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are still reported by ESPN to be in negotiation to sign Real Betis' Brazilian forward Willian Jose, as cover for Harry Kane and the 28 year old carried a GBP59 million price tag.  Tottenham are reported to be ready to make a late move for South Coast Big Club midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.   SS Lazio are said to be considering a move for Victor Wanyama, who also interests Rennes and Fiorentina as well as Glasgow Celtic, who might be keen if the transfer fee drops to GBP8 million.  Sheffield Wednesday and ADO Den Haag are the latest clubs looking at taking Troy Parrott on loan until the end of the season.

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TRANSFERS : -   Steven Bergwijn of PSV Eindhoven has completed his move to Tottenham for a fee reported to be GBP27 million in a deal that runs to 2025.  The forward will wear the number 23 shirt.

RUMOURS : -    It is reported that Newcastle United have agreed a GBP2 million fee to take Danny Rose on loan for the remainder of the season.  Tottenham are in talks with Real Madrid over signing former forward Gareth Bale, but it is said that he will not want to drop his wage demands of GBP600,000 a week.  Kyle Walker-Peters has joined South Coast Big Club for the rest of the season on loan.  Olivier Giroud is said to be keen on a move to Spurs from Chelsea before the transfer window closes, being out of contract in the summer, but The Sun reckons Spurs are in with Chelsea and Arsenal for Atletico Madrid striker Thomas Lemar, who would cost around GBP60 million.  The Italian press link Juan Foyth with a loan move to Hellas Verona, with the option to buy him for 10 million Euros at the end of the season.

FA CUP : -  The Fourth Round replay at home against South Coast Big Club will be shown live on BT Sport on Wednesday 5th February, kicking off at 19.45.

EX-SPURS : -  Former Spurs defender and Reserve Team manager Colin Calderwood has left his post as Cambridge United manager.

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MEHSTG's spin story ... Christian Eriksen fulfilled the real reason for moving to Internazionale on his debut tonight, as he took to the field on the same side as Ashley Young.  it's something new, but it's not right  ... 

FA CUP : -   Tottenham's FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Southampton will kick off at 19.45 on Wednesday 5th February.

TRANSFERS : -  Christian Eriksen joined Internazionale for a fee of around GBP17 million.  Giovani Lo Celso completed a permanent move to Tottenham today for GBP27.2 million, signing on for five years.

RUMOURS : -  In the Portuguese press, Spurs are being linked with a move for Benfica's Swiss international striker Haris Seferovic, while a fee reported to be between GBP25 million and GBP27 million has been agreed with PSV Eindhoven for Dutch international winger Steven Bergwijn.  Kyle Walker-Peters seems set to leave Tottenham on loan until the end of the season to play for South Coast Big Club.   Spurs are reportedly approaching Olivier Giroud about a move from Chelsea.  The club are reported to have turned down the chance to sign Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic earlier this transfer window.

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FA CUP : -   The winner of the FA Cup Fourth Round replay with Southampton will be at home to Norwich City in the Fifth Round.

RUMOURS : -   West Ham United London have made an enquiry about signing Kyle Walker-Peters, but surely Spurs wouldn't do that to him would they ?   South Coast Big Club and Crystal Palace are still keen on the 22 year old right back.  Spurs are in talks with AC Milan to sign Krzysztof Piatek, with some reports saying we would throw in Victor Wanyama, Serge Aurier and Erik Lamela.  The Argentine is an odd one in that trio, as he has done well when introduced by the Head Coach, so wouldn't necessary look to be one he wanted to get rid of.  Another AC Milan forward is interesting Jose Mourinho apparently, with Andre Silva being considered as a potential January signing.  Some reports claim that Daniel Levy has squeezed an extra 5% out of Internazionale to add to the transfer fee for Christian Eriksen which will pay off the sell-on clause inserted by Ajax when Tottenham bought the Danish midfielder.  Not intent in signing quality striker, Spurs are being linked with "active talks" over signing Islam Slimani from Leicester City.  Let's hope that a rumour is all that it is.  Tottenham are still in contention to sign Juventus and former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can, but it looks like Borussia Dortmund might be favourites for his signature.  Tottenham and West Ham United London have been unsuccessful in loan bids for FC Porto striker Moussa Menga.  Danny Rose may leave Spurs on loan during this transfer window, while fellow defender Juan Foyth is a transfer target for West Ham United London.

UNDER-23s : -   Development Squad goalkeeper Brandon Austin has been loaned to Danish club Viborg until the end of the season.

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FA CUP REPLAY : -  The fourth round FA Cup replay against Southampton will be played on Wednesday 5th February, but a kick-off time has not yet been decided, as it may be chosen for live TV coverage.

RUMOURS : -  It looks like Spurs won't be signing Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose, as the club was GBP47 million short of the asking price, but the Daily Mail claim that Tottenham are in talks with PSV Eindhoven over the purchase of winger Steven Bergwijn.  Charlton Athletic hope to sign Troy Parrott on loan until the end of the season if Spurs bring in a new front man.  Juventus midfielder Emre Can is said to be a 30 million euros target for Jose Mourinho, while Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer is said to be a transfer target for Newcastle United, Valencia and Spurs.  Cameron Carter-Vickers is attracting interest from Huddersfield Town, Derby County, Fulham and Middlesbrough for a loan deal, while midfielder Victor Wanyama is wanted by Galatasaray, Norwich City, Aston Villa and AC Milan, but Glasgow Celtic cannot afford him.  Looking at defensive recruits, Tottenham are said to be looking at Freiburg's 23 year old central defender Robin Koch.   

UNDER-18s : -   Striker Armando Shashoua has gone on loan to Spanish club Atletico Baleares until the end of the season.

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FIRST TEAM : -  Tottenham drew 1-1 with Southampton at St. Mary's in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -  Christian Eriksen is expected to complete his move to Internazionale on Monday for a fee of GBP16.9 million.   Spurs are expected to complete the permanent transfer of Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis next week, while some reports claim that the club are set to raid the Bundesliga to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze and Red Bull Leipzig forward Timo Werner.  From some sources, Tottenham are also in talks with Real Madrid to bring Gareth Bale back to N17.  Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic is no longer a target for Spurs, after a GBP40 million price tag was put on his head.  Southampton have held talks with Tottenham about buying right back Kyle Walker-Peters.

EX-SPURS : -  Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe has signed a permanent deal for Glasgow Rangers to complete a move from Bournemouth.

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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Harry Winks (ankle) will be assessed before it is determined if he is to be added to Tottenham's injury list that includes Ben Davies (ankle), Moussa Sissoko (knee) and Harry Kane (hamstring).
SOUTHAMPTON TEAM NEWS : -  The Saints will be without Shane Long (knee), Cedric Soares (knee) and Jannick Vestergaard (concussion) for tomorrow's FA Cup tie at St. Marys.
For a preview of the Fourth Round FA Cup tie at Southampton, click here.

RUMOURS : -   There is confusion in the media over Tottenham's intended purchase of Willian Jose from Real Sociedad, with some reports saying the offer is not high enough, while others reckon that the deal will only be for a loan until the end of the season.  Hakan Calhanoglu of AC Milan is being considered as a replacement for Christian Eriksen according to the media in Turkey, but who this would go down with Heung-Min Son is not know, with the 25 year old Turkish midfielder having criticised the Korean forward when he left Bayer Leverkusen, where the players were tea-mates.   

FIXTURE CHANGES : -   March's games selected for live TV coverage involving Spurs to be moved are ....
Burnley (away) to 17.30 on Saturday 7th March  (Sky Sports)
Manchester United (home) to Sunday 15th March with a 16.30 kick off
West Ham United London to Friday 20th March kicking off at 20.00 (subject to the clubs participation in the FA Cup)

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RUMOURS : -   Conflicting stories claim that Internazionale have set a date for a medical for Christian Eriksen to take place on Monday, while Barcelona are said to have made a late entry into the chase for the Danish midfielder.  Watford, Newcastle United and Bournemouth are leading the way to sign Danny Rose in this transfer window.  Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint Germain was the subject of an offer from Tottenham, which looks to have been unsuccessful, but they are also interested in 22 year old Fiorentina midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli, rated at about GBP43 million.  Paris Saint Germain have offered Tottenham the chance to sing goalkeeper Alphonse Areola next season.  Reports of Tottenham wanting to sign former midfielder Gareth Bale reckon that the offer is too low or that Real Madrid are not happy with the terms of the payment for the Welsh international.  The daily Star reckon that Tottenham are ahead of Real Madrid in a move for SSC Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. 

UNDER-23s : -   Goalkeeper Jonathan de Bie is currently training with Gent of the Belgian league with a view to securing a contract.

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FIRST TEAM : -  Tottenham beat Norwich City 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are reported to be in talks with Real Sociedad to sign their Brazilian forward Willian Jose for around 30 million Euros.  Meanwhile, six Premier League clubs are interested in signing Danny Rose.

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FIRST TEAM : -   TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Ben Davies (ankle), Hugo Lloris (elbow), Harry Kane (hamstring) and Moussa Sissoko (knee), although Tanguy Ndombele is back in training.
NORWICH CITY TEAM NEWS : -  Norwich come to Tottenham with injuries to Timm Klose (knee), Emiliano Buendia (thigh), Mario Vrancic (shin) goalkeeper Ralf Fahrmann (knee) who will all miss the game as well as  Ben Godfrey who is suspended for this match.
For a match preview, click here.

RUMOURS : -   Newcastle United are interested in Danny Rose, while rumours of a Spurs move for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale have resurfaced.

EX-SPURS : -   Former Spurs midfielder Nabil Bentaleb has joined Newcastle United on loan until the end of the season.

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RUMOURS : -  It is reported that Lille have received offers from Tottenham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United for their 20 year old midfielder Boubakary Soumare, who says he is quite happy at the Ligue 1 club and does not see it as the right time to leave.   Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer has allegedly been offered to Spurs and Manchester United on loan to resolve their forward problems according to the Daily Star.  Internazionale are believed to have made a GBP11 million offer for Christian Eriksen.  Galatasaray are reported to be interested in signing Juan Foyth and Victor Wanyama.  Tottenham may be interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara in the summer, as the Bundesliga club are set to allow him to leave with a year left on his contract.  A Spurs representative was at Juventus to watch them play Parma on Sunday, sparking speculation that the club are interested in midfielder Adrien Rabiot and winger Federico Bernardeschi.

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RUMOURS : -  Sheffield United defender Jack O'Connell is being linked with a move to Spurs today by various sources.  The Guardian claim Spurs have approached Real Madrid for striker Luka Jovic, but the 22 year old was only signed in the summer and it is believed that the La Liga club have rejected Tottenham advances, while the Telegraph reports that Spurs may bring in Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, currently on loan at AS Monaco.  Manchester United and Tottenham are rumoured to be chasing former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can with a fee of GBP30 million mentioned.   Spurs are one of four Premier League clubs watching Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham drew 0-0 with Watford at Vicarage Road this afternoon.  Click here for a match report.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs may make a late attempt to sign 16 year old Barcelona striker Louie Barry.  The player is looking to return home after moving to the Nou Camp from West Bromwich Albion with Aston Villa the favourites to sign him up, but Jose Mourinho might persuade Spurs to bring the young forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.   

UNDER-18s : - Spurs Under-18s beat Swansea City at Hotspur Way 3-0 this morning.  The goals were scored by Kion Etete, Nile John and J'Neil Bennett.

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MEHSTG's spin story ...  West Ham United London fans had a celebratory gathering on a grassy knoll near the Tax-Payers Stadium today to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Dildo Brothers taking over their club   ... 

FIRST TEAM : -   Harry Kane has been advised by a top UK surgeon that he will miss the Euro 2020 finals as he will be sidelined for at least six months following the operation to his torn hamstring tendons, but the Telegraph reports he is ahead of schedule and could be back playing by mid-April.
TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS : -  Spurs will be without Hugo Lloris (elbow), Ben Davies (ankle), Moussa Sissoko (knee), Harry Kane (hamstring) and Tanguy Ndombele (hip), but new midfielder Gedson Fernandes will play some part in the squad for the game at Watford.
WATFORD TEAM NEWS : - Danny Welbeck (thigh), Daryl Janmaat (knee), Tom Cleverley (calf), Will Hughes (groin), Kiko Femenia (thigh) and Sebastian Prodl (calf) will all miss Saturday's game, but new signing Igancio Pussetto could make his debut in midfield.
For a preview of Saturday's match, click here.

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TRANSFERS  : -   Winger Jack Clarke has joined Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season.  Development midfielder Paris Maghoma has left for an undisclosed fee to join Brentford on a permanent basis and will go into their B team. 

RUMOURS : -  Spurs and Manchester United are reported to have been knocked back by Donny van de Beek as he wants to sign for Real Madrid in the summer.  Manchester United's efforts to sign Bruno Fernandes have stalled with the two clubs some way apart in their valuations of the midfielder, so it is reported that Spurs might move in to try and secure the Sporting Lisbon player.  Stories in Italy are claiming that Internazionale midfielder Matias Veccino has agreed to sign for Tottenham, but it is not known if this will be part of the move for Christian Eriksen to move to Milan or if it is a separate deal for the 28 year old.  The Daily Star claim that Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson will be a target to cover for Harry Kane while he misses the ret of the season following surgery to his hamstring.  Some reports are linking Spurs to a move for Barcelona central defender Samuel Umtiti and the club's offer for Thomas Lemar has been rejected, but they still harbour hopes of rivalling Arsenal for the signing of the Atletico Madrid striker.   

MARTIN PETERS : -  The funeral for the former Spurs midfielder who died on 21st December was held today at Brentwood, Essex.

EX-SPURS : -  Former Spurs reserve striker Stephen Robinson (now manager of Motherwell) will appear in court next month charged of assaulting his partner in Edinburgh on 13th December and causing a breach of the peace.  Former Development goalkeeper Jordan Archer has joined Fulham until the end of the season after being let go by Oxford United, who he joined earlier this month and another former Development keeper - Luke McGee - has left Portsmouth on loan to join Bradford City. 

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SIGNING : -  Spurs have completed the 18 month loan signing of Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes.

RUMOURS : -  With the transfer wheels in motion, Tottenham have been linked today with moves for Joao Cancelo (Manchester City and Portugal right back, 25), Djene Dakonam (Getafe and Togo right back/central defender, 28),  Ze Luis (FC Porto's Cape Verde striker, 28 but there may be work permit issues) on loan, Wylan Cyprien (Nice creative midfielder, 24) and Fernando Llorente (SSC Napoli striker, 34 for GBP1.7 million).   It is also rumoured that former Liverpool midfielder Emre Can has been offered to Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal by Juventus.  Paris Saint Germain are reportedly interested in Christian Eriksen and are willing to pay GBP25 million for the midfielder, but the Dane is said not to be interested in joining them, now seemingly set on joining Internazionale.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham beat Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight to go through to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup, where they will face Southampton at St. Mary's on Saturday 25th January.  For a match report click here.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Toby Alderweireld may be rested for tomorrow's FA Cup Third Round replay against Middlesbrough and there are no new injury issues, so it will just be Harry Kane (hamstring), Hugo Lloris (elbow), Ben Davies (ankle), Moussa Sissoko (knee) and Tanguy Ndombele (hip) who are unavailable.
For a preview of the Boro game, click here.

RUMOURS : -   Spurs still hope to be able to jump in and snatch Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United (although that looks unlikely), still are being linked with a return for Fernando Llorente from SSC Napoli and Christian Eriksen is still being talked to through his agent by Internazionale, but Paris St. Germain and Real Madrid still remain keen on him.  Tottenham might look to Paris St. Germain and their right back Layvin Kurzawa with AC Milan said to be interested in buying Serge Aurier.  Winger Jack Clarke is nearing a loan move to Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season,

UNDER-23s : -   Tottenham's under-23s were held to a 2-2 draw by Derby County at the Loughborough University Stadium tonight.  Elliott Thorpe and Luis Binks had put Spurs ahead before being brought back to parity by the Rams.

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RUMOURS : -  Spurs and Chelsea are reportedly interested in AS Roma defensive midfielder Amadou Diawara in the summer transfer window.  It is rumoured that Tottenham may be looking to bring in former Spurs striker Fernando Llorente on loan from SSC Napoli until the end of the season to cover the loss of Harry Kane to injury, with Internazionale forward Gabriel Barbosa another name mentioned as a potential signing in attack.  In an attempt to hijack Manchester United's purchase of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Tottenham are rumoured to have offered Juan Foyth on loan as part of the deal.  Christian Eriksen is reported in Italy to have agreed a four and a half year deal with Internazionale, but Tottenham want a fee of GBP17 million if they want to take hi to Milan in this transfer window.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham lost 0-1 to Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening.  For a match report click here.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are said to have agreed an 18 month loan for Gedson Fernandes from Benfica, although this has not been confirmed as yet.   Tottenham are interested in one of Fernandes' compatriots, with an enquiry allegedly made to AC Milan concerning the purchase of striker Andre Gomes, who is currently on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt.  Sporting Lisbon are reported to have introduced Spurs into the chase to sign another Portuguese international - this time Bruno Fernandes - who the club were strongly linked with in the summer, but it looks as though Manchester United will be his chosen destination.    Glasgow Celtic are the latest club to enquire about taking Jack Clarke on loan for the remainder of the season.

UNDER-18s : -  A J'Neil Bennett goal gave Spurs a 1- 0 away win over Brighton & Hove Albion's Under-18s today.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Danny Rose has been training with the squad  and could be involved in Saturday's game against Liverpool. but Harry Kane (hamstring), Hugo Lloris (elbow), Ben Davies (ankle), Moussa Sissoko (knee) and Tanguy Ndombele (hip) are sidelined.
For a preview of the game against Liverpool, click here.

RUMOURS : -   Spurs are reportedly looking to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes ahead of a number of other clubs, including West Ham United London, who thought they had agreed an 18 month loan for the 1 year old.  The Italian media claim Juventus are apparently targeting Troy Parrott, while in France they reckon Spurs have offered Victor Wanyama to Olympique Lyonnais in part exchange for Moussa Dembele to reduce the fee payable for the former Fulham striker.   Back in Italy, they report that the deal for Krzysztof Piatek is not as close as the English press hinted yesterday, with Tottenham throwing in Juan Foyth and Victor Wanyama (again) into the offer for the 24 year old Pole.  Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp reckons Tottenham should sign Glasgow Rangers' hot-head striker Alfredo Morelos, while the Daily Star have Spurs in for Southampton striker Danny Ings, as the mania grows around a replacement for hamstring surgery victim Harry Kane.   

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FIRST TEAM : -   Harry Kane will be out of action until April after having surgery to mend a torn hamstring tendon sustained in the game against Southampton on New Year's Day.

RUMOURS : -   The daily Express say that Spurs have agreed a GBP28 million move for AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek with a medical planned within the next 48 hours following confirmation of Harry Kane's absence with a hamstring operation (a loan with purchase deal having allegedly been turned down by the Italian club), but the Scottish Daily Record claims the club will make a move for Olympique Lyonnais forward Moussa Dembele.  The Evening Standard reckon Tottenham will make a move in this transfer window for Middlesbrough's 19 year old right back Djed Spence.  Manchester United have accepted that they have no chance of signing Christian Eriksen, with the Dane holding out for a move to the continent in the summer on a free transfer with Internazionale in talks with the player's agent.  Some report have the Serie A club keen to sign him this month and are said to be willing to offer 28 year old Uruguayan midfielder Matias Vecino as a part of the deal to reduce the 20 million Euros asking price.  The agent of Juan Foyth has hinted the player may leave the club during this transfer window - although it is not certain if that will be permanently or on loan - following discussions with the management about his future at Spurs.  .

EX-SPURS : -   Defender Anton Walkes has left Portsmouth to return to Atlanta United, who he played for on loan from Spurs in 2017.

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RUMOURS : -  Defenders seem to be the flavour of the day for Tottenham with links to Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo,  Bournemouth's Nathan Ake (although GBP40 million might be too much for Spurs), SSC Napoli's Elseid Hysaj and Internazionale's Slovenian international Milan Skriniar (who would cost at least GBP72 million).  The club were also reportedly interested in Vitesse Arnhem right back Max Clark (previously of Hull City) until recent midfield injuries mean priorities have changed (allegedly).  The Daily Mail also reckon Tottenham are targeting AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek in this transfer window, with the Polish striker rated at GBP30 million.  Some rumours claim Spurs are willing to let Kyle Walker-Peters leave on loan for six months to Crystal Palace, while others reckon Tottenham are only interested in a permanent deal.

UNDER-18s : -   The Spurs side that visited Wigan Athletic in the FA Youth Cup were knocked out 0-2 at the DW Stadium tonight.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Moussa Sissoko is expected to be out of action for up to three months after having surgery on a knee ligament injury he picked up in the game at Southampton on New Year's Day. 

FA CUP : -  The Third Round replay at home to Middlesbrough will kick off at 20.05 on Tuesday 14th January after it was announced that the BBC will be screening the game live.
   
RUMOURS : -  George Marsh and Jack Roles have respectively extended their loan deals at Leyton Orient and Cambridge United until the end of the season.  The Daily Mirror run a piece claiming that Spurs are looking to sign Crystal Palace's Ivory Coast international winger Wilfried Zaha, while other reports link Spurs with watching Olympique Lyonnais striker Moussa Dembele.  Winger Jack Clarke is being chased by four more Championship clubs - Middlesbrough, QPR, Stoke City and Millwall - as he may go out on loan for the rest of the season.  In Italy, they claim Spurs and Arsenal have made moves to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, but Everton appear to be favourites to bring the former PSG man to the Premier League.  Spurs are said to be among a number of clubs watching 20 year old defensive midfielder Ivan Lepinjica of Croatian club HNK Rijeka.

EX-SPURS : -  Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has terminated his contract at Genoa and is looking for a new club.

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FA CUP : -  Tottenham's replay of the Third Round tie with Middlesbrough has been set for Tuesday 14th January with the kick off at 19.45 at the moment, pending selection for live TV coverage.
The winner of the tie will travel to Southampton in the Fourth Round. 

RUMOURS : -  Internazionale may be losing interest in signing Christian Eriksen during the January transfer window.  Manchester United and Manchester City are both rumoured to be interested in signing Harry Winks.   Manchester United Academy defender Junior Nkwonta has not been offered a new deal with the club and is set to train with Tottenham, with a view to being signed up.   Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are all said to be keen on signing Brighton and Hove Albion central defender Ben White, who is currently on loan at Leeds United.  An unusual rumour links Spurs with an interest in buying Swansea City forward Andre Ayew.

RACISM : -  Following Antonio Rudiger's claim that monkey chants were made at him in the game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on 22nd December last year, investigations by both Tottenham Hotspur and the Metropolitan Police have failed to find any evidence of the claim made by the Chelsea defender.

UNDER-23s : -   Tottenham's Under-23s lost 0-1 to Chelsea at Stevenage FC tonight.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium this afternoon in the FA Cup Third Round.  For a match report, click here.

RUMOURS : -   Spurs are said to be interested in signing Fulham defender Steven Sessegnon and the Cottagers' striker Aleksander Mitrovic this transfer window.

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FIRST TEAM : -  Spurs will be missing Hugo Lloris (elbow), Ben Davies (ankle), Tanguy Ndombele (knee), Harry Kane (hamstring) and Danny Rose.  Heung-Min Son returns from a three match suspension and Jose Mourinho will play some younger players to rest some first-teamers.
For a preview of the FA Cup tie at the Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough, click here.

RUMOURS : -   Some media reports indicate that Christian Eriksen may leave in January to sign for Internazionale for GBP20 million, while others say that he has rejected a new Spurs contract and is in talks with Paris Saint Germain regarding a summer free transfer.  The Daily Mail reports that Tottenham are keen on completing the permanent signing of Giovani Lo Celso in January for GBP27 million.  Someone is having a laugh with the rumour that Spurs are interested in signing Willian from Chelsea.  As well as an interest in battling Arsenal to sign Max Aarons, Spurs are keeping a watching brief on Norwich City's 21 year old Todd Cantwell.  Reports from Italy reckon Tottenham might look to AC Milan forward Krzysztof Piatek to fill the gap left by Harry Kane's hamstring injury, with offers around 35 million Euros to be considered for the 24 year old Polish international.  Another striker Spurs are said to be looking at is Internazionale's Gabriel Barbosa, who has been on loan at Flamengo for a season, but is now back in Italy.  Tottenham are looking at Dinamo Zagreb's Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo, but with his former club Barcelona expressing interest, it is unlikely that he will be heading to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.

UNDER-18s : -  Spurs beat Fulham Under-18s 4-1 at Hotspur Way this morning thanks to goals from Harvey White with two penalties, Romaine Mundle and Tarelle Whittaker.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Harry Kane's tear of his hamstring in the Southampton match has been confirmed, but no official length of time he will be out has been made, but some sources speculate that it could be that he misses out until March.

RUMOURS : -  A number of reports link Christian Eriksen being close to an agreement to join Internazionale during the January transfer window.   Tottenham are said to be interested in signing RB Leipzig's former French Under-21 international right back Nordi Mukiele.  Spurs, Arsenal and Juventus are allegedly chasing the signing of Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich, but Spurs signing a 31 year old does not seem in keeping with the club's transfer policy.  With Harry Kane's injury, it is said that Spurs might look to bring in Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer on loan.

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RUMOURS : -   Tottenham are interested in taking Atletico Madrid striker Thomas Lemar on loan in January with an option to buy in the summer and have been in touch with the agent of defender Kalidou Koulibaly of SSC Napoli with a view to a GBP100 million transfer.   Spurs are said to be in "pole position" to sign West Bromwich Albion's young right back Nathan Ferguson, while the club are one of many interested in 15 year old Glasgow Rangers central defender Leon King.  Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea are reported to be chasing the loan signing of Everton right back Jonjoe Kenny in the summer, who is on loan at Schalke 04 in Germany at the moment. 

EX-SPURS : -  Former Development squad goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux has joined Leyton Orient after being released by Swindon Town in the summer.

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FIRST TEAM : -   Tottenham lost 0-1 at Southampton this afternoon.  For a match report, click here.
Eric Dier missed today's game with a virus.

RUMOURS : -  Spurs are reportedly ready to make a GBP30 million offer for Leicester City right back Ricardo Pereira.  Ajax are going to try and get Jan Vertonghen to return to Amsterdam during the January transfer window, while SSC Napoli are also interested.  Internazionale are set to enter the race to sign Christian Eriksen this month with Norwich City showing interest in Victor Wanyama now the transfer window is open.   QPR striker Eberechi Eze might be a summer transfer target for Tottenham as the West London club currently want GBP20 million for the 21 year old and

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