Tottenham maintained their two-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with an impressive 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park last Friday, but Arsenal and Manchester City showed during the weekend why many expect them to battle it out for the title once again this season.

The Gunners brushed aside Sheffield United 5-0 in what was undoubtedly their most convincing performance of the season so far while City cruised to a 3-0 win at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby on Sunday.

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Bukayo Saka says Arsenal have extra gears to use

Mikel Arteta’s men fell at the final hurdle last season after being at the top of the pack for much of the campaign, and Saka has now warned their title rivals that Arsenal are hungry to put things right this time.

The England international told The Sun following his side’s 5-0 win: “There is another level for us to go to and we are pushing. Scoring five goals on Saturday shows we are getting closer. It’s the first time this season we have scored five so we are really proud and happy.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Arsenal have not been at their best this season but have continued to pick up wins, which is a hallmark of a great side. 

It is not realistic to expect Spurs to compete with the Gunners this season, given that Arteta has had a four-year head start on his project compared to Ange.

I think we can potentially start planning for a title tilt next season once Ange has had a couple of more transfer windows to strengthen the squad.

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It is fair to say that even the most optimistic of Spurs fans would not have expected the Ange Postecoglou reign to start as well as it has, with the Lilywhites sitting at the top of the Premier League table after ten matches.

Unlike some of his predecessors, the Australian has refused to put a limit on the club’s ambitions, reiterating that the supporters have every right to dream big and get carried away with the start that the side have made (Sky Sports).

However, the general consensus among Spurs fans continues to be that a top-four finish would be an excellent achievement for Posteocglou in his first season in charge.

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Pep Guardiola thinks Tottenham can challenge

Manchester City and Arsenal both demonstrated with their comfortable wins over the weekend that they are well-equipped to battle it out for the top prize once again, but Guardiola is not taking Tottenham lightly at the moment.

The City boss said (via Football.London): “Look at Tottenham, how well they are playing, they play one game a week, they will be fit throughout the season. Tottenham will be there.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Pep is only being respectful towards Tottenham. I suspect he still thinks that Arsenal and Liverpool are much bigger threats to City this season, which is to be expected, given that Spurs are only at the start of their project under Postecoglou.

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Savio, who first burst onto the scene at Atletico Mineiro, arrived at European shores back in 2022 when he signed for Troyes.

The youngster spent last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven before making another loan move to Girona this summer, and he has had an excellent start to his career in La Liga, with three goals and four assists to his name in ten matches so far (Transfermarkt).

Both the French and Spanish clubs are part of the City Football Group, which also owns Manchester City.

Savio, who can operate on either flank or through the middle as a number eight, is thought to be on Tottenham’s radar, with TEAMtalk claiming that the North London club have been impressed with the 19-year-old’s performances this season.

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Savio has his eyes set on Man City despite Spurs links

However, the teenager has now admitted he is eyeing a move to Man City in the future.

Savio is quoted as telling Marca: “The City Group’s project is first class, and I think that if I do well, Manchester City will want me.”

Spurs Web Opinion

If the City Group consider Savio to be an exciting prospect, I doubt they would want to let him go to Tottenham, particularly now that the Lilywhites look like they could potentially be their direct rivals in the not-too-distant future under Postecoglou.

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There has been plenty of speculation recently linking Phillips with a move to Spurs, with several outlets suggesting since the start of October that the Lilywhites are ‘really keen’ on winning the race for the midfielder (Football Transfers).

The 27-year-old’s entourage are thought to be fielding enquiries from clubs ahead of January, with Man City even thought to be open to loaning the player out (The Mirror).

However, Spurs are expected to face plenty of competition for the England international’s signature, with reports over the last week crediting both Bayern Munich (90 min) and Newcastle United (TEAMtalk) with interest in the player.

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Kalvin Phillips is likely to leave amid Spurs links

Romano has now taken to social media to state that both City and the player’s representatives expect to part ways when the transfer window reopens.

The journalist suggested that while Phillips will fight for a place in Pep Guaridola’s starting eleven until January, his plan is to move to a club where he will get regular game time.

Understand both City and player side consider Kalvin Phillips’ January exit ‘very likely’ at this point.

Kalvin will still fight to play as much as possible in the next two months but his plan is to be regular starter elsewhere in 2024.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 22, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

Now that Conor Gallagher no longer seems to be a realistic option for the Spurs after his impressive start to the season for Chelsea, I fully expect the North London club to turn their attention to Phillips to replace Hojbjerg.

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It was Football Transfers who first reported last week that Spurs were ‘really keen’ on signing Phillips in January, with the midfielder alleged to have made his mind up to leave the Etihad Stadium in search of regular game time.

The Mirror subsequently suggested earlier this week that the 27-year-old’s representatives are fielding enquiries ahead of January and alleged that City would even be open to loaning out the player.

A couple of days ago, 90 min claimed that Bayern Munich had made contact over the City star’s availability, with Thomas Tuchel said to be a fan of the England international.

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Newcastle enter the picture for Kalvin Phillips

If TEAMtalk’s latest update is to be believed, Newcastle have now reached out to the player’s entourage over a potential move.

The report states the Magpies are actively seeking cover for Sandro Tonali as the Italian is expected to face a lengthy ban after admitting to gambling breaches.

Newcastle’s sporting director Dan Ashworth is said to have met with Phillips’ agency, CAA Stellar, with the former Leeds star thought to be in favour of a move to St James’ Park.

Spurs Web Opinion

Given the exciting project that is underway at Spurs under Postecoglou, we would be a more attractive destination for Phillips than Newcastle. So, if the Lilywhites do hold a genuine interest in the City star, they would fancy their chances of beating the competition to his signature.

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It may still be early days in the new Premier League campaign, but the rumour mill never stops spinning in the world of football and everyone seems to have their eyes on the January transfer window already.

Tottenham have gotten off to a great start under their new manager, Ange Postecoglou. The Australian was able to add a number of players to his roster in the summer, and has certainly got the squad adhering to his style of football very quickly.

The central midfield pairing of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr has flourished for Spurs so far.

However, the duo are expected to participate in the African Cup of Nations in the New Year, and reports suggest Postecoglou may well need a replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, too.

Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips is one player who has been mentioned as a possible January target for Tottenham, with their new sporting director, Johan Lange, thought to be a ‘big fan’ of the player (Telegraph).

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Pep Guardiola unclear on Kalvin Phillips’ future

Speaking to the press (via Fabrizio Romano), City boss, Pep Guardiola, offered his thoughts on the speculation surrounding his player.

He said: “Until winter time Kalvin is at City… when the transfer window is open then nobody knows. With games when there’s a little chaos, Kalvin is perfect.”

Guardiola on Kalvin Phillips: “Until winter time Kalvin is at City… when the transfer window is open then nobody knows”.

“With games when there's a little chaos, Kalvin is perfect”. pic.twitter.com/qJMN6VdFZz

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 20, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

If I was Kalvin Phillips, I wouldn’t feel very reassured by these comments. Guardiola could easily have put the rumours to bed and explained his intentions to use Phillips more often, but he didn’t and I reckon we will almost definitely see him move on in January now. I think there will be a lot of competition to sign him, though, and I don’t think Spurs will win that race.

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Phillips has struggled to win over Pep Guardiola since his switch to Manchester City last year and a number of outlets over the last couple of weeks have talked up the chances of Tottenham making a move for the midfielder in January.

Football Transfers claimed last week the 27-year-old has decided to leave the Premier League champions when the transfer window reopens, with Spurs said to be ‘really keen’ on landing the player.

90 min also confirmed Spurs’ interest in Phillips earlier this week but the outlet claimed that the player was also on the radars of Bayern Munich, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

The Telegraph’s Matt Law even asserted on Wednesday that Spurs’ new technical director Johan Lange is a big fan of the former Leeds man and that he is now plotting a January move for him.

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Kalvin Phillips opens up on his Man City future

Phillips has now given a big indication that he is open to a move by stating that he wants minutes under his belt ahead of the Euros.

He told The Telegraph following Englnad’s 3-1 win over Italy: “I want to be playing as much as possible but I haven’t done that for a year and a half. 

“I always try to make sure I am ready for whatever comes. I want minutes, I want to go to the Euros. We will see what happens.”

Spurs Web Opinion

There will likely be several Premier League sides vying for Phillips’ signature if he does become available.

Tottenham should stand a very good chance of convincing that 27-year-old to make the switch to N17, given the exciting project that the club have now embarked on under Postecoglou.

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It was Football Transfers who first reported last week that Spurs were ‘really keen’ on signing Phillips in January, with the midfielder alleged to have made his mind up to leave the Etihad Stadium in search of regular game time.

The Mirror subsequently suggested a couple of days ago that the 27-year-old’s agents are fielding enquiries ahead of January and alleged that City would even be open to loaning out the player.

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Bayern enter race for Spurs-linked Kalvin Phillips

If 90 min’s latest update is to be believed, Bayern have now reached out to City over Phillip’s availability in January.

The report explains that Joao Palhinha remains the Bundesliga club’s top target and that they are expected to renew their interest in the Fulham star after failing to get a deal for him over the line in the summer.

However, the Bavarians are thought to have identified Phillips as an alternative, with Thomas Tuchel said to be a fan of the former Leeds man.

The publication adds that the England international is also attracting interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs, including Spurs, Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

Spurs Web Opinion

With Conor Gallagher now looking set to remain at Chelsea and even potentially sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, I would not be surprised if Spurs turn their attention to Phillips.

The 26-year-old ticks several boxes as he is homegrown, has Premier League experience and is not likely to cost a fortune.

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Spurs have undoubtedly been the surprise package of the season so far, with Ange Postecoglou’s men sitting pretty at the summit of the table after eight Premier League games.

While the most optimistic Tottenham fans do not expect the Lilywhites to stay in that position until the end of the season, they now have a great chance to give themselves some breathing space at the top as they have some fairly winnable fixtures coming up.

Spurs face Fulham, Chelsea and Aston Villa at home over the next few weeks, which they would be expected to win, given their home form and the special atmosphere that has been brewing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

They also have two relatively winnable games away at Crystal Palace and Wolves.

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Here are Tottenham’s next five league fixtures:

Tottenham

Fulham (H) – Monday, October 23

Crystal Palace (A) – Friday, October 27

Chelsea (H) – Monday, November 6

Wolves (A) – Saturday, November 11

Aston Villa (H) – Sunday, November 26

While Liverpool too have some easy games coming up, both Arsenal and Manchester City have some difficult challenges up ahead, including some difficult away trips.

Arsenal:

Chelsea (A) – Saturday, October 21

Sheffield United (H) – Saturday, October 28

Newcastle United (A) – Saturday, November 4

Burnley (H) – Saturday, 11 November

Brentford (A) – Saturday, 25 November

Manchester City

Brighton (H) – Saturday, October 21

Manchester United (A) – Sunday, October 29

AFC Bournemouth (H) – Saturday, November 4

Chelsea (A) – Sunday, November 12

Liverpool (H) – Saturday, November 25

Liverpool

Everton (H) – Saturday, October 21

Nottingham Forest (H) – Sunday, October 29

Luton Town (A) – Sunday, November 5

Brentford (H) – Sunday, November 12

Man City (A) – Saturday, November 25

Spurs Web Opinion

There are not many easy games in the Premier League and it will be interesting to see how we deal with the pressure of going into the games against the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa as favourites.  We have a great chance to remain at the top of the table heading into the month of December, which would be a phenomenal achievement.

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Phillips has found game time hard to come by since his switch to the Etihad in the summer of 2022, with the midfielder struggling to force himself into the starting eleven over recent weeks despite the injury to Rodri.

Football Transfers claimed last week the 27-year-old has decided to leave the Premier League champions in January, with Tottenham said to be ‘really keen’ on landing the player.

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A loan move is an option for Kalvin Phillips

The Mirror have now revealed that City were willing to sanction a loan move for Philips in the summer but the midfielder wanted to stay and fight for his place.

It is suggested that Pep Guardiola’s men could once again be open to sanctioning a temporary move, although a permanent sale might now prove more favourable.

The report explains that the former Leeds man has not made a final decision on whether to leave City yet but he is aware that he faces the risk of being left out of England’s squad for next summer’s Euros if he continues warming the bench.

The publication adds that Phillip’s representatives CAA Stellar are now expected to field calls over the availability of their client ahead of the January transfer window.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no doubt that Tottenham will be in the market for a midfielder in January, with Hojbjerg looking likely to leave. 

With Conor Gallagher no longer appearing to be on the market, I would not be surprised if Spurs do turn their attention to Phillips, given that he is homegrown and has plenty of Premier League experience. 

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Following Harry Kane’s departure from Tottenham in the summer, there were many who questioned where Spurs’ goals were going to come from this campaign.

Those questions became even louder after Richarlison’s struggles in the first few games but Son has shown since being moved to the number nine role that he is more than capable of finding the back of the net with regularity if he gets chances.

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Is Heung-min Son better than Haaland right now?

The new Spurs captain has scored six in the first eight Premier League matches of the season (Transfermarkt), currently sitting joint second in the race for the Golden Boot behind Haaland, who has eight to his name so far (BBC Sport).

However, the Norwegian star has not found the back of the net since City’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on September 23, and Hutchinson has said that he would take Son over the 23-year-old on current form.

The pundit told ESPN FC: “You can’t say he’s [Haaland] on top form, can you? In eight games, you can’t. If the question is, who do you think the best striker in world football and the Premier League is, it’s Erling Haaland.

“But who’s been in amazing form in the first eight games of the season? It’s Son, Isak and Salah.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Haaland’s deficiencies outside the box have been covered up by the fact that he plays for City, who dominate most games and only need someone to put a ball in the back of the net.

In terms of his ability on the ball, the Norwegian is not too much better than Romelu Lukaku, although there is no doubting his goalscorer’s instinct.

While Son might not have Haaland’s physicality, the South Korean is certainly better technically and one can also argue that he is a better finisher with both feet although he does not sniff goalscoring opportunities in the box the way that the City star does.

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Tottenham came into the international break top of the Premier League with six wins and two draws from eight games, while playing some rather eye-catching football.

Grealish acknowledged Spurs being top of the table with a wry smile, while admitting how enjoyable the Lilywhites have been to watch so far this season.

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Jack Grealish thinks Ange-ball is brilliant at Spurs

“I think they’ve been brilliant to start the season the way they have and the football that they’re playing. I think they’ve been brilliant.”

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— Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 13, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion:

The most striking thing so far this season has been how neutrals have flocked to watch and praise Spurs for their exciting brand of football. It could not be more contrasting to the football played under Mourinho, Nuno, and Conte.

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The midfielder has struggled for game time since joining the Premier League champions from Leeds United for an initial £42million fee back in July of last year (Sky Sports).

Pep Guardiola has continued to overlook the 27-year-old as a regular starter in his side and even with Rodri having been suspended in recent weeks, he instead decided to turn to 18-year-old Rico Lewis to fill the void left by the Spaniard ahead of Phillips.

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Is Kalvin Phillips good enough for Spurs?

Football Transfers claimed earlier this week that Tottenham were considering a move for Phillips during the upcoming January transfer window with the player likely to depart the Etihad at the turn of the new year.

O’Hara told talkSPORT: “He is getting absolutely pied, isn’t he?!  He has got to go.

“If you are getting left out for an 18-year-old, and a winger, then a centre-half comes on in midfield in front of you as well, then you might as well pack yourself off.

“You aren’t going to play. If I am him then I am knocking on the door and say ‘Pep, just pay me up’.

“Where does he go? What football club would take him? He doesn’t get into Tottenham’s team. What team does he get in? He has to start. If he is leaving Man City, then he has to play week in and week out.”

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O’Hara is certainly correct to claim that Phillips would not get into Tottenham’s side considering the partnership that Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr have forged, while Rodrigo Bentancur is set to return from injury before the end of the year and Oliver Skipp is able to provide cover, and that is without even suggesting that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could also leave in January.

A six-month loan could be an option with Bissouma and Sarr heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations set to run from the middle of January to mid-February.

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Things have not gone according to plan for Phillips since his switch from Leeds to the Etihad in the summer of last year, with the midfielder struggling for minutes.

Pep Guardiola has opted against using him over the last few weeks even though Rodri is out injured and the City boss did not bring on the 27-year-old against Arsenal even though Mateo Kovacic was dangerously close to being sent off.

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Spurs are really keen on signing Kalvin Phillips

Football Transfers have now asserted that Phillips is likely to leave the Premier League champions when the transfer window reopens.

It is alleged that Ange Postecglou wants to bolster his midfield and that Tottenham are ‘really keen’ on landing the former Leeds star.

However, the report adds that Spurs are not the only ones to hold an interest in the England international, with Everton and Newcastle also thought to be eyeing moves for the player.

Spurs Web Opinion

Phillips would not be a bad replacement for Hojbjerg as there is no doubt about the 27-year-old’s talent. However, his injury record and the fact that Guardiola’s public assertion last season that the midfielder was overweight, might perhaps put some clubs off from pursuing him.

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It is well documented that before Grealish completed his £100m move to Manchester City in 2021, the attacker had attracted interest from both Manchester United and Spurs (Daily Mail).

Speaking to The Telegraph in 2018 after Spurs failed with a bid of around £25m, the England international admitted his disappointment at the club’s inability to agree on a fee and felt that by plying his trade in N17 he would have forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans.

VG have now explained Spurs initially offered €8m (£6.9m) before tabling a second offer of around €25m (£21.5m) with a ‘fat five-year contract’ for the player.

The outlet spoke to Jack’s father, Kevin, who revealed that he did not want his son to make the switch to N17 since Spurs were penny-pinching.

He is quoted as saying about the failed move: “I said put some real money on the table. I didn’t want to see the club in our hearts robbed of money. I said ‘no, Jack is not going’. Something was not right. They tried to get him cheap. For pennies. Maybe I was naive, but I said ‘we’re not going’.” 

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Would Jack Grealish have thrived at Tottenham?

Tottenham made it to the final of the Champions League that season and Kevin admitted that he felt at that time that he might have made a mistake saying no to the Lilywhites.

He added: “I thought ‘have I made a complete fool of myself?’, ‘have I messed it up?’’ And ‘will Jack ever get the chance to play against such great players?’

“It was Jack who got them up. When he returned and became captain, the odds were 20 to manage promotion. I know it’s a team game, but still… The next year he was also the one who kept Villa up. Then he left for £100m.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Not signing Grealish remains one of the biggest transfer bundlers Spurs have made in the ENIC era as it was apparent even when he was in the Championship that the attacker was a special talent. 

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Guardiola’s contract at City runs out at the end of next season and the report explains that the Premier League champions are not in a hurry to find his successor.

While it is possible that the 52-year-old could sign a new deal, it is alleged that the club will make some succession plans just in case that he leaves.

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Could Ange Postecoglou be a future Man City boss?

The report states that City will look for a manager who plays a similar type of football to Guardiola, with a focus on possession and creating chances.

They also want the incoming person to be a strong character since he will be compared with the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss.

In addition, The Athletic add that City like those who have worked in the City Football Group (CFG) before, which is why Postecoglou could become a candidate.

The outlet asserts that the Australian was ‘very highly thought of’ by CFG when he was at Yokohama F Marinos prior to his move to Celtic in 2021.

Spurs Web Opinion

If the likes of Man City and Real Madrid are after Postecoglou in a couple of years, that is excellent news for Tottenham as it means that the 58-year-old would have had success at N17. Now that we are only at the start of the Australian project, it is too early to start worrying about others poaching him.

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Ferguson is widely expected to evolve into a world-class centre-forward over the coming years, if he is not one already, with the striker already appearing to be a complete number nine despite being just 18 years of age.

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His stock has only risen even further in light of the impressive start that the Irishman has made to the season, having found the back of the net four times already this season (Transfermarkt).

It was widely reported during the summer transfer window that Spurs considered a move for Ferguson as a potential replacement for Kane (TEAMtalk) but various outlets have suggested that the Lilywhites were priced out of the move by the Seagulls, who demanded a whopping £120m (Goal).

Man City now set to enter race for Evan Ferguson

iNews have now stated that City are among a number of Premier League clubs monitoring Ferguson’s progress.

The publication asserts that the teenager’s impressive start to the season has sparked interest from ‘nearly everyone’ of the Premier League’s Champions League contenders, including Pep Guardiola’s men.

It is alleged that while City view a move for Ferguson as a potential contingency plan in case Erling Haaland moves to Real Madrid in the future, they also believe that the Republic of Ireland international can play alongside the Norwegian goal machine.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no doubt that all the big guns will be eyeing Ferguson in the coming transfer windows, with the striker looking overwhelmingly likely to break the British transfer record. There is no chance that Spurs would get involved in a bidding war for the 18-year-old.

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Tottenham already beat out Chelsea to one young British attacker in Brennan Johnson, who was allegedly keener on joining the North London side as he was prioritising regular game time (Times).

Some outlets have even suggested that the Blues actually struck a deal with Forest for the 22-year-old before the move fell through, thus allowing Spurs to swoop for him (Foot Mercato).

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Bardsley has suggested that Palmer should have done the same as joining a club like Tottenham or West Ham United would have been better for his development.

The City academy graduate is quite highly rated, with Chelsea paying £45m including add-ons to secure his services, but the pundit has questioned whether the 21-year-old will play much football at the West London side.

Cole Palmer should have picked Spurs or West Ham

The former Burnley right-back told Sky Sports (01/09, 10 am) “You are talking about regular football that Palmer wants. If you are going to go to Chelsea, then it’s probably highly unlikely that, at this stage, he is going to play ahead of Sterling and Nkunku on the left.

“I think maybe a West Ham or a Spurs might have suited him at this stage of his career if he wanted to play consistent football. But it is what it is. It’s his choice and it’s Manchester City’s choice as well.”

Spurs Web Opinion

There were no suggestions during the summer that Tottenham were ever interested in a deal for Palmer. While the England Under-21 international has plenty of potential, paying £45m for a player who has made only a handful of Premier League appearances is a big gamble.

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There was plenty of excitement surrounding Udogie last season, given the glowing reviews that he was getting at Udinese but one would have expected the youngster to take some time to adapt to the demands of the Premier League.

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However, the 20-year-old has looked like someone who has been playing in the English top flight for many years, having settled in seamlessly.

Not only has the Italian been near-impossible to beat in one-on-one situations owing to his defensive nous and athleticism, but he has also demonstrated that he possesses the technical quality to play as an inverted full-back in Ange Postecoglou’s system.

Destiny Udogie could play for Man City, says O’Hara

Tottenham certainly look like they have a gem on their hands and O’Hara believes that the youngster is already good enough to play for the best teams in the world.

The pundit told talkSPORT (6:20pm, September 2, 2023): “This season he looks absolutely brilliant. I mean, he looks like a left-back that Manchester City would want in their team. He is that good.”

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I have been surprised by just how good Udogie has been on the ball. The 20-year-old is not only a good ball carried but always seems to have a picture of what is around him and so usually makes the right decision. There is no doubt that he could develop into a world-class player. 

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Tottenham have made a blistering start to life under Ange Postecoglou so far, with three wins and a draw leaving the Lilywhites second in the Premier League right now.

Spurs have already taken three points from Bournemouth, Manchester United, and most recently, Burnley. The North London side started the new campaign with a hard-fought draw against Brentford.

While this is certainly an exciting time for Tottenham fans, there is still a long way to go this season. But, Spurs do hold an advantage over their rivals, and that is the fact they will not be playing any cup matches until the New Year.

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The next five fixtures for the Premier League Big Six

So, here’s what’s up next for Spurs:

September 16 – Sheffield United (H)
September 24 – Arsenal (A)
September 30 – Liverpool (H)
October 7 – Luton (A)
October 23 – Fulham (H)

League leaders Manchester City have these games coming up:

September 16 – West Ham (A)
September 19 – Crvena Zvezda (H) (Champions League)
September 23 – Nottingham Forest (H)
September 27 – Newcastle United (A)  (Carabao Cup)
September 30 – Wolves (A)

Arsenal’s fixtures look like this:

September 17 – Everton (A)
September 20 – PSV Eindhoven (H) (Champions League)
September 24 – Tottenham (H)
September 26 – Brentford (A) (Carabao Cup)
September 30 – Bournemouth (A)

Manchester United’s next five games:

September 16 – Brighton (H)
September 20 – Bayern Munich (A) (Champions League)
September 23 – Burnley (A)
September 26 – Crystal Palace (H) (Carabao Cup)
September 30 – Crystal Palace (H)

Here are Liverpool’s next five games:

September 16 – Wolves (A)
September 21 – Linz ASK (A) (Europa League)
September 24 – West Ham (H)
September 26 – Leicester City (H) (Carabao Cup)
September 30 – Tottenham (A)

And finally, this is what awaits Chelsea:

September 17 – Bournemouth (A)
September 24 – Aston Villa (H)
September 27 – Brighton (H) (Carabao Cup)
October 2 – Fulham (A)
October 7 – Burnley (A)

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It’s easy to forget just how congested that fixture list can be when you are playing continental football, but being out of the Champions League this season really could be a blessing in disguise looking at these schedules.

We have a couple of tough games against Arsenal and Liverpool that we have to make the most of, and then the other three matches are games we realistically should be winning comfortably.

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