Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign Abde Ezzalzouli, at Unai Emery’s request, and Real Betis’ asking price has been revealed.
Villa’s interest in signing a new forward comes amid doubts surrounding Harvey Elliott’s future, with widespread reports suggesting Liverpool could recall the attacking midfielder from his loan spell in the January transfer window.
Elliott has failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, featuring for just 97 minutes across four matches in the Premier League this season, and Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update on whether there is any way back for the Englishman.
The transfer expert said: “At the moment, it depends on his performances in training. The situation is still not changing and of course, Elliott is not happy.”
Should the 22-year-old exit Villa Park this winter, there may be room in the squad to bring in another attacker, and the Villans are now looking to sign a new winger…
Aston Villa join race to sign Abde Ezzalzouli at Unai Emery's request
According to a report from Spain, Aston Villa have now joined the race to sign Real Betis star Ezzalzouli, with the forward being monitored closely ahead of the January transfer window, although there could be competition for his signature from Crystal Palace.
The Betis board’s asking price is ‘significantly’ in excess of the Moroccan’s current value of €12m (£11m), with the Spanish club eager to retain one of their key players, and manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear he wants to keep hold of him.
The 23-year-old has been personally requested by Emery for January, with the manager setting out to sign a new winger in order to strengthen his side’s chances of winning the Europa League.
It is little wonder Pellegrini is keen to keep hold of the 25-time Morocco international, given that he has impressed at Real Betis for quite some time, with scout Ben Mattinson waxing lyrical about the left-winger during the 2024/25 campaign.
The former Osasuna man has also made a flying start to the season, chipping in with three goals and two assists in his opening eight games, which has helped propel his side to fifth in the La Liga table.
Emery strengthened his options at left-wing in the summer, signing Jadon Sancho, but the Manchester United loanee is yet to make an impact, failing to register a single goal or assist in his opening eight matches in all competitions.
As such, it would make sense to bring in a new winger in the January transfer window, and Ezzalzouli could be a fantastic long-term addition to the squad.
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The Villans are willing to make a bid for a new forward, after Emery’s plea to the board.
Unsurprisingly, the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start to the 2025 MLB season, having won each of their first five games of the campaign. The most talented roster in recent memory has lived up to the billing early on, though not every player on the team has enjoyed individual success.
Rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki has struggled out the gate through the first two starts of his MLB career. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings during his Dodger Stadium debut on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers before getting pulled prior to the end of the second frame. Sasaki had thrown 61 pitches and struck out two batters while surrendering three hits, two runs and four walks.
Asked about his struggles after the game, Sasaki admitted that he didn't have his best stuff during Saturday's outing.
"I felt like I was able to get into the game pretty well, without any nerves," the Japan native said through an interpreter, via ESPN. "I just didn't feel like I had the stuff today."
"I don't expect myself to be able to fix everything in a short period of time. With that being said, though, I am going to be pitching every week, so I do expect as a major league pitcher to be able to put up quality outings. But it's something I can expect myself to work on throughout," he told reporters.
Through two starts in MLB, including one at the Tokyo Dome during the season-opening series against the Chicago Cubs, Sasaki has pitched 4 2/3 innings with a 5.79 ERA, five strikeouts and nine walks. It's far from the dream start the coveted 23-year-old was hoping for, but there's plenty of time for him to get back on track.
Most ejections for arguing balls and strikes in MLB end quietly, with the offending party being escorted off the field by a teammate, coach or umpire.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm, however, wanted one final word. After being thrown out of the Yankees' 6–3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday evening, Chisholm took to social media to call umpire John Bacon's call "not even f—ing close!!!!!"
Chisholm later deleted the post, but it couldn't save him from a fine and one-game suspension per manager Aaron Boone via Erik Boland of . Per Boone, Chisholm is appealing the punishment.
The 27-year-old All-Star is slashing .169/.272/.451 with six home runs and 11 RBIs in 71 at-bats this season. The Miami Marlins traded Chisholm to New York on July 27, and he played some of the best baseball of his career down the stretch for the Yankees in 2024.
New York is currently 12-7, one game clear of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East race.
Tottenham Hotspur’s unbeaten run in the Champions League came to an abrupt end last night, with holders PSG securing a huge 5-3 triumph in Paris.
The Lilywhites twice took the lead at the Parc des Princes, but Thomas Frank’s men were unable to hold and secure yet another victory in Europe’s biggest competition.
Vitinha’s hat-trick was enough to get Luis Enrique’s men across the line on home soil, leaving Frank with huge work to do to get his squad out of their current losing spree.
Goals from Kolo Muani and Richarlison weren’t enough to get the Lilywhites all three points, but it certainly does give the manager something to build on in the final third.
However, the same can’t be said for numerous members of the first-team squad, with various starters unable to take full advantage of the chances handed their way.
Spurs’ poor performers against PSG last night
After questions were asked about the midfield department following the defeat against Arsenal, Frank decided to once again change shape and hand Pape Sarr a start in central midfield.
Many were crying out for the Senegalese international to return to the starting eleven, but ultimately, he was unable to take advantage of his opportunity.
He was arguably at fault for PSG’s third effort, with the 23-year-old robbed of possession in his own defensive third before Fabian Ruiz fired home for the hosts.
The youngster wasn’t alone in failing to deliver, with full-back Djed Spence once again unable to pounce on his starting role on the left-hand side of the back four.
The Englishman failed to complete any of his attempted dribbles or crosses, subsequently highlighting the lack of contribution he made when in transition.
However, without the ball, the 25-year-old was just as lacklustre, as seen by his measly tally of just 33% ground duels won whilst also being dribbled past on one occasion.
The Spurs star who had his worst game for the club v PSG
After Kolo Muani put Spurs ahead for the second time at the Parc des Princes last night, there was a belief within the Spurs faithful that the club could pull off a famous European result.
However, in true Lilywhites fashion, as of late, they were unable to sustain such a scoreline, with the collapse in the last half an hour no doubt frustrating manager Frank.
Certain players can absolutely leave such a defeat with credit and with their heads held high, with the aforementioned Kolo Muani undoubtedly having his best game for the club.
Other players, like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray also impressed at the heart of the side, with the pair the beneficiaries of the manager’s selection roulette.
The same can’t be said for numerous players, with Cristian Romero undoubtedly one that springs to mind when focusing on players who failed to deliver in Paris.
The Argentine, who’s the Lilywhites captain, endured a torrid evening against the reigning European champions, which no doubt contributed to the loss last night.
He featured for the entirety of the contest, but not without struggle, with the centre-back needing to share some of the blame for Sarr’s mistake with his poorly timed pass into the midfielder.
Romero was also adjudged to have handled Vitinha’s effort late on, which led to the Portuguese international stepping up from the penalty spot to complete his first senior hat-trick.
His underlying stats further showcase his lack of impact, with the defender committing two further fouls and being dribbled past on two separate occasions.
Minutes played
90
Touches
37
Passes completed
22
Possession lost
6x
Duels lost
50%
Fouls committed
3
Penalties conceded
1
Dribbled past
2x
Other numbers, such as six times possession lost and 50% duels lost, further highlight his lack of impact and why it was perhaps his worst display in a Spurs shirt yet.
To top off his dismal night in Paris, Romero was handed a measly 3/10 match rating by Football London journalist Alasdair Gold, reaffirming how disappointing he was against the Frenchmen.
After such a showing, Frank will no doubt be questioning his starting role, with flashes of the Argentine’s rash nature rearing their head during the defeat.
However, the player will be hoping he’s still selected at the weekend to try and make amends and lead the club to a needed win the Premier League against Fulham.
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Tottenham Hotspur appear to be making huge strides in completeing a deal for a new deadly partnership.
Tottenham have reportedly made an eye-watering initial offer to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo ahead of the January transfer window after contacting Los Blancos president Florentino Perez.
Rodrygo’s once-prominent status at Real has come under serious threat this season, with the Brazilian winger’s reduced role fueling speculation about a potential departure from the Bernabeu.
The 24-year-old’s situation has deteriorated rapidly since Xabi Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the dugout. Despite featuring in 13 matches this season, Rodrygo has managed just 359 minutes of playing time in all competitions, less than 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono, Arda Güler and the exit-linked Vinícius Júnior.
More tellingly, he hasn’t completed a full 90 minutes in any game at all this term, suggesting a serious fall down Alonso’s pecking order.
Rodrygo’s career at Real Madrid since joining from Santos
Appearances
283
Goals
68
Assists
53
Bookings
12
Red cards
0
Minutes played
16,512
Rodrygo has started just three of his 13 competitive matches in 25/26, including only one start in his last seven La Liga games, raising serious questions about his future at the club where he’s won two Champions League titles.
The former Santos sensation, speaking to reporters in Brazil’s mixed media zone earlier this week, opened up about his lack of chances and put on a dedicated front.
However, behind-the-scenes, whispers are indicating that a January exit could be on the cards for him.
Rodrygo was attracting interest from Tottenham in the summer, with north London rivals Arsenal also holding talks over signing the South American as far back as May, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
While a move to the English capital didn’t materialise for Rodrygo, it could well be revisited in January, with ESPN Brasil reporting that he’s privately open to leaving Real after growing dissatisfied under Alonso.
From Tottenham’s perspective, it is believed that Thomas Frank’s side are prepared to spend a club-record fee on bringing Rodrygo to N17, as per reports from Spain, and there’s now been another update on his future, again involving Spurs.
Tottenham make 'initial offer' for Rodrygo after contacting Florentino Perez
As per Spanish media sources, the Lilywhites have approached Perez with a proposal already.
Tottenham are now said to have made an ‘initial offer’ of around £75 million for Rodrygo, with £62 million to be paid in full plus a further £13 million in add-ons. Right now, they’re apparently showing the ‘most interest’ of any potential suitor, with Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici setting their sights on a statement signing.
However, that isn’t to say they’re alone in the race, as other unnamed Premier League clubs have inquired about Rodrygo as well.
The Lewis family recently backed Tottenham with a £100 million cash injection which could be put towards the club’s recruitment drive, and reports of this nature suggest that they’re looking to usher in a post-Daniel Levy era with real aplomb.
Tactically, he offers Frank exactly what the Dane has been missing — creativity.
His strengths include exceptional dribbling, key passing, finishing and crossing ability (WhoScored), providing that spark from wide areas which Tottenham have desperately lacked so far, bar Mohammed Kudus.
Rodrygo’s versatility across the front three would give Frank real tactical flexibility as well, given he’s capable of operating on either flank or even centrally.
The winger scored 14 goals and bagged 11 assists in all competitions under Carlo Ancelotti last term, with Jude Bellingham calling him their most ‘gifted’ and ‘underrated’ player.
Weeks do not come much bigger than this for Arsenal.
On Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s team return to action, following the international break, with a bang, hosting Tottenham in the North London derby.
Then, on Wednesday, the top two in this season’s Champions League will go head-to-head, with Bayern Munich and Arsenal both putting their 100% records in the competition on the line, before the Gunners face the small matter of another London derby against Chelsea next Sunday.
If the Premier League leaders are going to still be sitting pretty at the top in ten days time, Arteta will need his key figures to perform at their best, but is sporting director Andrea Berta already putting plans in place to sign a “monster” hybrid of two of Arsenal’s most pivotal players?
Arsenal targeting a midfield monster
Two of Arsenal’s most important signings in recent seasons have inarguably been Declan Rice and Mikel Merino.
The former has been transformational in midfield, potentially now the best in his position in the Premier League, while the Spaniard has been integral in a completely unforeseen way, excelling as the emergency makeshift striker even since he was thrust into the role off the bench at Leicester in February, poised to lead the line again against Spurs on Sunday.
Now, according to TEAMalk, the Gunners and Andrea Berta are targeting another midfield star, reporting that Arsenal are one of many Premier League clubs interested in signing Scott McTominay from Napoli.
They add that the Gunners are exploring a move for a star who is valued at €80m (around £70.5m), by the Partenopei, noting that it would take an ‘astronomical’ fee for them to sell the ‘linchpin’ in Antonio Conte’s team, while noting that the Scotland international would like to return to the Premier League one day.
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In history, only 15 men have ever made a senior appearance for both Arsenal and Manchester United, Robin van Persie, Alexis Sánchez, Danny Welbeck and Henrikh Mkhitaryan among the recent high-profile examples, so could McTominay soon join this exclusive list?
What Scott McTominay would bring to Arsenal
McTominay was in the news this week by virtue of scoring this jaw-dropping overhead kick to help Scotland qualify for a first World Cup in 28 years, breaking the deadlock as his side beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden in ultra-dramatic fashion; if you somehow haven’t seen this goal, it is well worth your time!
Well, if you think McTominay is popular in Scotland, he holds god-like status in Naples, having been the key figure in their Serie A triumph last season, clinching only the Ciucciarelli’s fourth Scudetto, named the league’s player of the season, with the statistics below underlining why.
McTominay Serie A stats 2024/25
Stats
McTominay
Serie A rank
Goals
12
7th
Headed goals
3
4th
Shots
76
11th
Shots on target
33
6th
Non pen goals – xG
+4.6
2nd
Goal-creating actions
10
26th
Successful take-ons
39
12th
Ground duels won
141
11th
Aerial duels won
67
25th
Ball recoveries
143
20th
Touches in box
106
20th
Average rating
7.27
8th
Stats via FBref and SofaScore
As the table documents, McTominay is the complete all-rounder, ranked highly for a wide variety of metrics.
He scored 12 goals from just 33 shots on target, thereby behind only Capocannoniere winner Mateo Retegui in terms of non-penalty goals – expected goals, including this strike on the final day against Cagliari to secure the Scudetto, a goal recently relegated to the second-best bicycle kick on his showreel.
As well as his goal-scoring exploits, McTominay ranked in the top 20 for successful take-ons, ground duels won and ball recoveries, further emphasising his all-action nature.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær, his manager at Manchester United, labelled him a “physical monster”, while Adam Joseph described him as a “true superstar of European and world football”.
So, McTominay appears to have combined all the best attributes from both Merino and Rice.
Like Merino, the Scotsman has harnessed his goal-scoring instincts, as well as being excellent in the air, as underlined by the fact he scored three headers and won 67 aerial duels in Serie A last season.
Meantime, just like Rice, McTominay is an asset all across the pitch, able to cover a lot of ground and help win back possession when his team do not have the ball, while contributing driving dribbles and goal-scoring actions in the final third.
Thus, the World Cup-bound 28-year-old has flourished into one of the planet’s very best all-round midfield players, so would surely be an exceptional addition for Arsenal.
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With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo edging closer and closer to calling time on generational careers, it can be easy to assume that football won’t ever be the same. But that crisis quickly becomes short-lived after one glance around some of the world’s best teenage sensations.
It is a generation full of absurd talent, so much so that it’s difficult to squeeze them all into a top ten. Arsenal have 15-year-old Max Dowman in their ranks, for example, who has already featured in a number of first-team games.
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The list of young talents is so stacked that Real Madrid star Endrick misses out for the time being, but there’s good reason why Los Blancos spent over £50m to secure his signature at such a young age. Ahead of his potential loan move in January, he remains one to watch alongside other honourable mentions.
Honourable mentions
Club
Age
Max Dowman
Arsenal
15
Endrick
Real Madrid
19
Geovany Quenda
Sporting CP
18
Assan Ouedraogo
RB Leipzig
19
Lennart Karl
Bayern Munich
17
10 Rio Ngumoha: Liverpool
There’s a reason why Chelsea were left furious by Liverpool’s move to sign Rio Ngumoha in 2024. The tricky winger is one of the best teenage talents around and became one of the youngest-ever Premier League goalscorers when he netted a dramatic winner against Newcastle United earlier on in the campaign.
It was the stuff of dreams for the 17-year-old, who is now waiting in the wings for further opportunities to shine even as Liverpool struggle under Arne Slot.
9 Rodrigo Mora: FC Porto
Rodrigo Mora for Porto.
Portugal have a knack for producing impressive young talent and Rodrigo Mora looks set to be the next in line. The attacking midfielder, who’s still just 18 years old, has scored three goals for Porto so far this season – including in the Europa League.
Like so many before him, the teenager seems destined for greatness and may well become the latest big-money export out of Portugal sooner rather than later.
8 Ayyoub Bouaddi: LOSC Lille
Speaking of stars playing beyond their years, it’s hard to believe that Ayyoub Bouaddi is still 18 years old. The way he controls midfields is a trait that a player his age does not have very often, but he has it in abundance. The midfielder is a mainstay in Lille’s first-team and arguably one of their key men.
The big challenge for the French side will be keeping hold of their young star. It’s a rare day when defensive midfielders of his technical ability and towering 6’1 figure burst onto the scene.
7 Francesco Camarda: AC Milan
Any Football Manager players will already know exactly what Francesco Camarda has to offer. But for those that don’t know, he is one of the best emerging talents in world football. The 17-year-old became AC Milan’s youngest Serie A debutant at 15 and then did the same in the Champions League.
The forward also managed to bag his first Serie A goal in the current campaign in what is likely to be the first of many in the famous AC Milan colours.
6 Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal
Although he’s been unable to break into the Arsenal side with the same regularity as last season in the current campaign, Ethan Nwaneri remains one of the most promising talents around. He put Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side to the sword last season and already looks destined to find a role in Mikel Arteta’s team for years to come.
The Gunners will also be well aware that they needn’t rush the 18-year-old’s development like they were forced to do with Bukayo Saka, when they desperately needed a spark.
5 Franco Mastantuono: Real Madrid
Endrick hasn’t made this list but his Real Madrid teammate, Franco Mastantuono has. The Argentine arrived in Spain over the summer and has since shown plenty of flashes of his brilliance.
Having already scored his first goal in Real Madrid colours, the 18-year-old will now have his eye on avoiding the same fate as Endrick, who has been frozen out by Xabi Alonso. Given that Mastantuono has already started a handful of La Liga games, though, it’s clear that the Spaniard rates him.
4 Warren Zaire-Emery: Paris Saint-Germain
Already a Champions League winner at 19 years old, there’s a reason why Warren Zaire-Emery is one of the most highly-rated young talents around. It takes quite the player to break into Luis Enrique’s side these days, but the teenager has done just that on the biggest stages.
In a team which already includes Joao Neves, Vitinha and others, the central midfielder looks destined to become one of PSG’s top stars over the next decade.
3 Pau Cubarsi: Barcelona
You’d be forgiven for assuming that Pau Cubarsi is the senior centre-back in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side, especially after Ronald Araujo’s reckless red card against Chelsea. The 18-year-old plays with a maturity far beyond his years and has handed those in Spain a key defensive mainstay.
Whilst it’s often attacking stars who steal the headlines fresh from La Masia, Cubarsi is proving that the famous academy is also capable of producing top quality defenders.
2 Estevao Willian: Chelsea
The rest of European football must be scratching their heads, wondering how exactly Chelsea snuck in to win Estevao Willian’s signature. The Blues quietly landed a generational talent, who is already producing on the world stage.
He looked a star ready for the headlines against Barcelona in the Champions League, despite being just 18-years-old. The Brazilian has quickly become one of the fan favourites at Stamford Bridge, and rightly so.
1 Lamine Yamal: Barcelona
Estevao may have stolen the show at Stamford Bridge, but Lamine Yamal remains the best teenager in world football and one of the best players in the world, for that matter.
The Barcelona man is an early contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and if it’s not next year, then it will certainly be in years to come that he sits on football’s throne. At 18 years old, Barcelona have unlocked yet another generational talent.
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كشف أحمد حسام عوض، عضو مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، تفاصيل ما دار في الجمعية العمومية لاتحاد الكرة، اليوم، ومطالب القلعة الحمراء.
واعتمدت الجمعية العمومية لـ اتحاد الكرة المصري، جميع بنود لائحة النظام الأساسي للاتحاد، باستثناء بند وحيد، خلال اجتماع اليوم.
وتواجد أحمد حسام عوض ممثلًا عن الأهلي، في الجمعية العمومية لـ اتحاد الكرة المصري، لتعديل بعض بنود لائحة النظام الأساسي للاتحاد.
طالع | اكتمال النصاب القانوني للجمعية العمومية لاتحاد الكرة
وقال عوض في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات: “التزمنا بجدول الأعمال اليوم، والأندية الشعبية ومنها الأهلي لها طلبات عرضناها على هاني أبو ريدة”.
وتابع: “لم تكن هناك طلبات محددة، ولكن هدفنا تطوير الصناعة بشكل عام، خاصة أن الأهلي أكبر نادي في إفريقيا، وأكبر علامة تجارية”.
وأضاف: “شركة الكرة جددت تعاقدها مع المتحدة حتى 2030 وعملنا على ملف الرعاية، وحققنا عوائد ومداخيل ساعدت الأهلي على سداد جزء كبير من مصروفات كرة القدم”.
وواصل: “هدفنا الاستثمار في التكنولوجيا الرياضية لصنع جيل جديد في الادارة الرياضية، والفترة الأخيرة حققنا نجاحات ومستمرون في ذلك”.
واختتم: “رواتب اللاعبين الضخمة أمر لا أساس له من الصحة، وأي لاعب نتعاقد معه لاحتياج فني، وشركة الكرة تستغل هذا الأمر لنحقق مردود مالي من اللاعب أيضًا”.
Em um mês, André Silva parece já ter conquistado a torcida do São Paulo. O centroavante contratado em março deu o cruzamento para o gol de Calleri na vitória do Tricolor sobre o Atlético-GO, e os torcedores são-paulinos foram à loucura na web.
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A partida contra o Atlético-GO marcou a primeira vez em que André Silva atuou junto com Calleri na equipe titular do São Paulo. O novo treinador do Tricolor, Luis Zubeldía, esteve nos camarotes do estádio e pode escalar a dupla na partida de quinta-feira (25), contra o Barcelona-EQU, pela fase de grupos da Libertadores.
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O São Paulo pagou cerca de 3,5 milhões de euros (R$ 19 milhões, na cotação atual) ao Vitória de Guimarães para contratar o atacante, e pagará de forma parcelada ao clube português. O jogador de 26 anos assinou até 31 de dezembro de 2027.
André Silva chegou ao São Paulo após sua melhor temporada no futebol europeu, acumulando 13 gols e duas assistências em 27 partidas disputadas pelo Vitória de Guimarães.
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Oriundo de Taboão da Serra, ele iniciou sua trajetória nas categorias de base do Atlético Diadema. Posteriormente, acumulou passagens por Internacional e Shakhtar, da Ucrânia, antes de desembarcar em Portugal, onde defendeu o Rio Ave, Arouca e Vitória de Guimarães.
Tottenham Hotspur’s preferred price to sign AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has been revealed, with manager Thomas Frank a big fan.
Despite both Mathys Tel and Richarlison getting on the scoresheet against Manchester United in Tottenham’s final match before the international break, journalist Henry Winter has made it clear he believes Frank needs to sign a new centre-forward.
Richarlison is Spurs’ top scorer in the Premier League this term, having netted four goals, but the Brazilian has been inconsistent throughout his time in north London, as pointed out by Ben Foster, who questioned his work ethic earlier this season.
Foster said: “He’s a very, very good player. He’s a Brazilian international, for God’s sake. He’s a world-class player, right? But I just think sometimes he goes, ‘Right, I’ve probably done enough for a little while now. Now I’ll settle down.”
With Jamie O’Hara also singling Tel out for criticism earlier in the campaign, Frank may be keen to bring in a more consistent goalscorer in the near future, and the north Londoners are very much in the race for a Premier League star.
Tottenham's preferred price to sign Bournemouth star Semenyo
According to a report from Spain, Tottenham are one of four Premier League clubs willing to pay €60m (£53m) for Bournemouth star Semenyo, in light of the impressive start the forward has made to the season.
Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are also willing to spend big to get a deal for the Ghanaian over the line, but the Cherries should be in a strong position to demand a big fee, considering he is contracted until 2030.
Spurs have requested updates on the 25-year-old’s performances, deciding to target him because they are keen to bring in an elite-level forward who is capable of playing both out wide and through the middle.
Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie might have something to say about his teammate leaving, given that the Scot recently made it clear just how highly he rates the former Bristol City man, describing him as “scary good.”
The 32-time Ghana international has been one of the Premier League’s breakout stars this season, having already amassed nine goal contributions, and he is currently sitting pretty right near the top of the goalscoring charts in joint-third place.
2025-26 Premier League top scorers
Number of goals
Erling Haaland
14
Igor Thiago
8
Danny Welbeck
6
Jean-Philippe Mateta
6
Antoine Semenyo
6
Frank is also a big fan of the winger, who is capable of operating on both flanks, saying last season: “Semenyo can play wherever he wants to play. He’s a fantastic player. I think he’s been the best individual player for Bournemouth this season.”
Amid doubts over a number of Tottenham’s attacking players, Semenyo could be the ideal addition to Frank’s squad, and a £53m fee seems reasonable, given the level of his performances this season.
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Spurs have submitted an official offer for a new forward, having struggled in front of goal at times this season.