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When Tottenham Hotspur appointed Ange Postecoglou in the summer of 2023, there was a fair amount of scepticism.

However, that quickly subsided as, following a ten-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, the club were sitting in first and playing the best football in the country.

However, things started to go wrong around Christmas, and by the end of the season, the club had only just about qualified for the Europa League.

This year has been magnitudes worse, as while there is still a chance of silverware on the continent, Postecoglou has overseen 18 defeats in the league, and there’s a genuine chance the club will finish in 17th place.

So, it’s hardly a surprise that there has been a marked increase in reports linking the club with a new manager in recent weeks, and one of the most recent has touted a Premier League boss who could be the perfect upgrade.

Tottenham's manager search

Before getting to the manager in question, it’s worth looking at some of the other names that have been thrown in the ring of late.

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For example, a report from the Mail Online earlier this week claimed that, regardless of what happens in the Europa League, the club are likely to sack Postecoglou at the end of the season and have identified Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola as potential replacements.

The former has been a known quantity in England for quite some time now, managing Hull City and Everton before taking the job at Fulham, but it’s been with the Cottagers that he’s really caught the eye, as he’s turned them into a comfortable mid-table side.

Iraola, on the other hand, is still relatively new to English football, having only taken the Bournemouth job last season. Still, in a short space of time, he’s taken the club from relegation candidates to European hopefuls.

Another relatively new face the North Londoners are looking at is Oliver Glasner.

Yes, according to a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, the Austrian coach has been spoken about at Tottenham as a ‘credible’ option to take over from Postecoglou in the summer.

It might not be the big name some were hoping for, but Glasner has proved himself in Germany and has turned things around at Crystal Palace as well, so could be the ideal upgrade on the Australian.

Why Glasner would be a great appointment

So, before examining his record against Postecoglou’s, let’s examine the headline arguments for why Glasner would be a great hire.

The first is that, while he’s not as gung-ho as the Australian, he does like his team to play an exciting and attacking style of football with a focus on explosiveness and dynamism.

For example, according to The Athletic, one of his first instructions upon arriving at Selhurst Park last year was that the players needed to sprint far more.

As a result, the team went from below the league average for high-speed running and sprinting distance per game last season to fourth and sixth in the league, respectively, this year.

Then, in terms of formation, he prefers to play a 3-4-2-1, which could suit players like Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie in the wingback positions, as well as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, who could start as the two inside tens.

Finally, away from tactics, he has experience of winning big prizes, as he led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022.

With all that said, how does the “incredible” manager, as dubbed by content creator James B, stack up to Postecoglou in their current jobs?

Well, even though he has what many would consider to be a weaker squad, he’s done far better, winning 25 games, drawing 15, losing 15 and earning 1.64 points per game.

Games

55

93

Wins

25

44

Draws

15

13

Losses

15

36

Points per Game

1.64

1.56

In contrast, the former Celtic boss has won 44 games, drawn 13, lost 36 and picked up on average just 1.56 points per game.

Ultimately, from tactics and philosophy to on-pitch results, Glasner looks to be a clear upgrade on Postecoglou, so Spurs should do what they can to bring him in this summer.

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Arsenal have made contact with a potentially low-cost striker option who’s scored north of 170 career goals, with new sporting director Andrea Berta registering serious intent already ahead of his first summer at the club.

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Their need for a proven goalscorer was evident before Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were sidelined with long-term injuries, but their absences have left it beyond all doubt, with Mikel Arteta even forced to use midfielder Mikel Merino as an emergency makeshift striker over the last few weeks.

Ipswich Town (away)

April 20th

Crystal Palace (home)

April 23rd

Bournemouth (home)

May 3rd

Liverpool (away)

May 11th

Newcastle United (home)

May 18th

Truth be told, the Spain international has done very well – scoring four in his last eight Premier League games and helping to bury Real Madrid in Europe – but Merino is hardly a long-term solution going forward.

Instead, Arsenal are developing a serious interest in Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, who’s bagged a pretty incredible 47 goals in his last 46 matches across all competitions, not to mention a further 11 assists.

These numbers, combined with the intense competition for his services from Arsenal’s rivals, mean Sporting will demand a package of up to £60 million with additional add-ons to let him leave (Fabrizio Romano).

Berta is said to be a fan of Gyokeres, while it is reported elsewhere that Newcastle star Alexander Isak is a “dream” signing for Arsenal, with a move for the Swede looking far too difficult to pull off in terms of price.

RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko is another striker on Arsenal’s target list, despite their failed bid to sign the Slovenian in 2024 (Fabrizio Romano), and they internally discussed the possibility of striking a deal in January.

All these names will come at a premium, especially when factoring in the overall costs, including wages, commission fees and signing bonuses.

Arsenal make contact with Lille star Jonathan David

Bearing this in mind, journalist Graeme Bailey is reporting for The Boot Room that Arsenal are throwing their hat in the race for out-of-contract Lille star Jonathan David.

It is quite surprising that no elite side has taken the plunge with David yet, considering just how incredible he’s been for Lille over the last few seasons, but it is now a matter of time before he seals his big move.

The Canada international is set to leave on a Bosman this summer, and Arsenal held initial talks with David’s representatives in their pursuit of a striker.

The 25-year-old, who’s racked up a grand total of 176 career goals for club and country combined, is also a big-game player. David boasts seven strikes from his 10 Champions League outings this term, scoring against the likes of Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Juventus, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, so notions he can only score in an inferior division have been put to bed.

Despite being a free agent, he could still set Arsenal back around £28 million, including his yearly demands, signing-on fee and additional commission fees (Sacha Tavolieri), but this is still far cheaper than some of Berta’s other striker targets.

Chelsea have already started to make additions to their squad ahead of next season, with Dario Essugo set to join in the summer from CP Sporting and Geovany Quenda also signed from the Portuguese outfit, set to join the club in 2026.

Estevao and Kendry Paez will also arrive in the summer months having been purchased by Chelsea before they turned 18, meaning they both had to wait to join up with the London club, staying at their respective sides to continue their development.

The Blues will also have a fair few arrivals this summer returning from their respective loans, with a handful of players expected to play a part in Enzo Maresca’s first-team squad next season.

Chelsea's returning loan stars

Andrey Santos is one player currently thriving on loan with Strasbourg, Chelsea’s sister club, who find themselves fourth in Ligue 1.

The 20-year-old Brazilian has made 28 appearances for the French outfit this season, scoring ten goals and providing three assists, In the process, he was described by manager Liam Rosenior as “the best midfielder in the league”.

It’s safe to say he’s ready to come back to the Bridge and make an instant impact, but he’s not the only one.

Djorde Petrovic is another Chelsea star who’s ready to come back and impact an impact.

Like Santos, he is currently on loan with the in-form Strasbourg, with the 25-year-old shot-stopper making 25 appearances this season, conceding 29 goals and keeping nine clean sheets across 2,250 minutes played.

While they should play a big part in any success Maresca’s side has next season, they’re not the only two who will come back and hope to go straight into the first team.

Chelsea's next Carvalho is thriving

Cast your mind back to the days of Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and you’ll remember Didier Drogba thumping in the goals, John Terry monstrously brushing strikers aside and Ricardo Carvalho cooly and classily playing out from the back.

While Drogba and Terry will go down as icons, Carvalho went about his career as a rather underrated figure. Coincidentally, they may now have their next version of the Portuguese centre-back in Renato Veiga.

Chelsea signed Veiga from Basel in the summer transfer window, with the 21-year-old joining for a fee of around £11.8m. Since then, he played a bit-part role in the Chelsea squad, making 18 appearances for the Blues between joining and January.

He then made a surprise loan move to Juventus in the January transfer window where like the aforementioned Petrovic and Santos, he has shone.

Since arriving in Italy, Veiga has started as a central defender, making eight appearances for Juventus, keeping two clean sheets and totaling 611 minutes played. The Portuguese defender saw the opportunity to play as a central defender as more beneficial ahead of the 2026 World Cup having recently broken into the Portugal side as a centre-back.

So, what qualities does he bring? Well, when comparing the underlying metrics of Viega and Levi Colwill this season, you can see how both players thrive as a progressive orchestrator in the back line, looking to progress play with their passing quality and use their defensive qualities to keep things tight.

Goals + Assists

0.14

0.06

Progressive Carries

1.36

0.36

Progressive Passes

3.98

3.89

Pass Completion %

87.2%

89.6%

Passes into Final Third

4.20

4.61

Tackles

2.05

1.21

Blocks

1.48

1.07

Interceptions

1.25

1.01

Ball Recoveries

3.75

3.25

Aerial Duels Won

1.82

2.46

Described as a “Swiss army knife” defender by scout Jacek Kulig due to his ability to play as a centre-back, a left-back, a defensive midfielder and even an attacking midfielder under Maresca at Chelsea, the future looks bright.

While Carvalho wasn’t a versatile player, featuring for his entire career in a central position, the two players in question here do share a key attribute; the ability to progress the ball and remain composed under pressure.

Coincidentally, Chelsea previously had a Portuguese and English centre-back pairing of Carvalho and Terry which was very successful. Could Viega and Colwill provide a similar dynamic in the future, becoming Chelsea’s next legendary defensive duo? Time will tell.

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Minority owners Red Bull have reportedly told Leeds United to replace Daniel Farke with a manager who has worked with Thomas Tuchel at Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.

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The pressure is on Farke, who’s looking to avoid his very own Groundhog Day in the Premier League. The German is yet to achieve survival in the Premier League, despite previous attempts with Norwich City, and will be desperate to silence any doubters at Elland Road this season.

It looked for a moment as though the Leeds boss was about to do exactly that against Manchester City last time out, to his credit, only for Pep Guardiola’s side to turn on the style and secure a late 3-2 victory. A point at the Etihad would have been invaluable for those in Yorkshire, but they now play host to Chelsea this Wednesday with Farke under increasing pressure.

According to The Guardian, defeat against both Chelsea and Liverpool could spell the end for Farke at Elland Road. On paper, that may seem harsh. After all, Leeds are facing the world champions who just earned a point against Arsenal with 10 men and the Premier League champions, albeit during a tumultuous period for the Reds.

That is the harsh reality of the Premier League, though, and Leeds are seemingly willing to act as early as possible in an attempt to avoid the drop. As such, names like Ange Postecoglou have already been mentioned as potential candidates recently, but Red Bull have reportedly recommended Zsolt Low instead.

Red Bull tell Leeds to hire Zsolt Low

As reported by TeamTalk, Red Bull have told Leeds to hire Low to replace Farke if they decide to part ways with the German. The minority owners don’t have a say on sporting matters but are there for the 49ers to lean on, should they please.

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It seems that, if they choose to do exactly that, then Low could be an option. The 46-year-old won’t be a name that many are familiar with at Elland Road, but he is someone that PSG, Bayern Munich and Chelsea know well.

Low was Tuchel’s assistant at all three clubs and is known by Red Bull thanks to his time as the interim boss at RB Leipzig at the end of last season and his time as Adi Hutter’s assistant at Red Bull Salzburg.

Games

8

Wins

2

Draws

3

Defeats

3

Goals scored

13

Goals conceded

17

Out of the options available, Low would arguably be the greatest gamble. He’s had just eight games as a manager and won just two of those games at Leipzig last season – using a 4-4-2 system.

His work as an assistant is admirable, but Leeds must replace Farke with a far more experienced candidate.

Leeds lining up January spending spree for "phenomenal" Farke replacement

West Ham have emerged as favourites to sign a highly-rated striker in January as manager Nuno Espírito Santo scours the market for more firepower.

West Ham begin striker search ahead of January

The east Londoners, according to widespread reports, are intensifying their search for attacking reinforcements ahead of the winter transfer window, with Niclas Fullkrug’s impending departure forcing Nuno to prioritize forward additions during the crucial mid-season period.

The German international has made his intentions clear, informing the club he wishes to leave when the window reopens in a bid to revive his career, not to mention boost his chances of making Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.

Fullkrug’s disastrous spell at the London Stadium has yielded zero goals this season across seven appearances, with persistent injury problems severely limiting his availability ever since his £27 million move from Borussia Dortmund last year.

In terms of the 32-year-old’s possible replacements, a few intriguing targets have been mooted already.

AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez has emerged as a reported target for West Ham, with Nuno learning the Mexican international would cost approximately £30 million.

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee represents another option being explored by the Hammers. The Dutchman has reportedly grown frustrated with his limited playing time under Ruben Amorim, and is seeking regular minutes to maintain his own international prospects ahead of the World Cup.

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Real Madrid youngster Endrick has also been mentioned as a possible loan target, but the Brazilian now looks set to join Lyon instead.

Sunderland 3-0 West Ham

West Ham 1-5 Chelsea

Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham

West Ham 0-3 Tottenham

West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace

Everton 1-1 West Ham

Arsenal 2-0 West Ham

West Ham 0-2 Brentford

Leeds 2-1 West Ham

West Ham 3-1 Newcastle

West Ham 3-2 Burnley

Bournemouth 2-2 West Ham

Meanwhile, former Brentford striker Ivan Toney could be tempted to return to England from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli on a temporary basis, with West Ham said to be in the mix for his signature.

They’ve also been linked with Juventus’ Jonathan David, FC Midtjylland forward Franculino Dju and even former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott recently, as chairman David Sullivan casts his net far and wide in pursuit of solutions.

West Ham now in pole position to sign Promise David

Now, as per TEAMtalk, West Ham are emerging in pole position to sign Union Saint-Gilloise forward Promise David after already making contact.

USG are apparently ready to entertain offers of around £17.5 million for the Canadian international, and West Ham are fully aware of this.

The towering 24-year-old has captured attention following his impressive performances in Belgium, where he netted 24 goals in his debut campaign last season to help USG end a remarkable 90-year wait for a Jupiler Pro League title.

Standing at 6 ft 4, David offers the physical presence and aerial threat that West Ham desperately require up front, with Nuno potentially targeting his own version of Chris Wood in east London.

Nuno helped to transform the colossal Wood into a clinical marksman at Nottingham Forest, and while that is an obvious comparison to make with David, there are gaping similarities.

However, West Ham face competition from fellow relegation battlers Leeds and Wolves, who both recognize David’s potential value as well.

The striker’s Champions League experience adds further appeal, having recently scored a winner against Galatasaray to announce himself on Europe’s biggest stage — ending the Turkish champions’ 33-game unbeaten run in the process.

For just under £18m, he could be a fine candidate to strengthen West Ham’s forward line, especially considering how teammates have described him as “the monster”.

Tottenham Hotspur’s activity in the transfer market over the summer was largely successful, with numerous of their additions already making a huge impact in the Premier League.

Mohammed Kudus was the most expensive addition during the recent window, joining the Lilywhites in a £55m transfer from London rivals West Ham United.

The Ghanaian has already adhered himself to the supporters, with his tally of one goal and four assists the highest tally of any player in Thomas Frank’s first-team squad.

However, not all of their big-money additions have hit the ground running in North London, with Xavi Simons only able to register a single league assist after his £52m switch from RB Leipzig.

At just 22, he will have bags of time to adapt to life in England’s top-flight, but the same can’t be said for another first-team member who will likely be on borrowed time in the near future.

The total cost of Spurs’ deal to land Richarlison

Back in the summer of 2022, Spurs paid a reported £60m for the signature of striker Richarlison, with the Brazilian moving to North London from fellow Premier League side Everton.

Many supporters were excited upon his arrival, no doubt due to the size of the fee, but it’s safe to say the 28-year-old’s spell at the club has been nothing be plain sailing.

During his three years with the Lilywhites, he’s racked up a total of 108 appearances across all competitions, but has only scored a total of 24 goals in such a period.

However, he’s also taken home a small fortune in wages, with his £90k-per-week wages seeing him earn a total of £18.72m in wages alone since his transfer.

When combining his transfer fee with his wages, Richarlison has cost the hierarchy a total of £78.72m – a simply staggering amount of money given his lack of impact.

Given his tally of 24 goals, he’s cost around £3.28m per effort – further highlighting how much money the board have wasted on his signature over the last few seasons.

Games played

108

Cost per appearance

£728k

Goals scored

24

Cost per goal

£3.28m

Assists

11

Cost per assist

£7.15m

The player who could end Richarlison’s Spurs career

The numbers behind Richarlison’s deal at Spurs are nothing short of mind-boggling, but his underlying stats from the current campaign further indicate his lack of positive impact.

The Brazilian has only scored four times in the Premier League to date, but he has missed six big chances in the process, which has no doubt hindered his ability to provide the goods.

He’s also registered the least amount of touches of any player on the pitch in four of his 11 league appearances, often being unable to make a real impact on proceedings.

When in possession, the 28-year-old has struggled to find a teammate, only completing 63% of his passes – a tally which ranks him in the bottom 12% of all players in the division.

His lack of quality, coupled with his staggering cost, should see the club look to move him on in the near future, with Frank desperately needing to drop him from his starting eleven.

However, that may be a tricky task given the recent injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani, but the Dane does have an excellent option in the form of Mathys Tel.

The Frenchman originally joined on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich last campaign, but he made such a move permanent in the summer – costing a fee in the region of £27m.

However, he’s found minutes hard to come by under Frank, with the 20-year-old only starting three matches out of a possible 11 in England’s top-flight to date.

Tel, who’s been labelled “one of the best finishers in Europe” by Ben Mattinson, has managed to impress despite his limited minutes, as seen by his tally of two goals.

Such a tally is all the more impressive when delving into his minute per goal ratio, with his 124-minute goalscoring record the best in the current squad in North London.

Games played

8

Goals scored

2

Minutes per goal

124

Pass accuracy

83%

Dribble success

50%

Touches in opposition box

3.9

Possession won in final third

1.1

Shots taken

2.2

The youngster has also caught the eye with his dribble success, often taking the ball past the opposition and handing the side a more nimble and off-the-shoulder type of centre-forward.

Despite his small frame, Tel has managed to make a nuisance of numerous backlines, even impressing out of possession and winning the ball back 1.1 times per 90 in the final third – which places him in the 95th percentile.

There’s no disputing that Tel is still a young and raw talent, but he’s already demonstrated glimpses of his quality, which should see Frank hand the Frenchman a consistent run of starts.

As for Richarlison, he could find himself on the fringes in the coming months, with the hierarchy needing to cash in as soon as possible to avoid losing a small fortune on their investment.

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Sheffield United have completed a free deal for Patrick Bamford following his departure from Leeds United earlier this season, with the striker signing a short-term contract until January 2026.

The Blades are desperately attempting to turn their season around following a miserable start which saw Chris Wilder return to replace Ruben Selles just three months after he left the club.

Now as low as 22nd and far from the promotion hopes that they had in mind, those at Bramall Lane suddenly find themselves in an early, unexpected relegation scrap which they’ll be looking to turn on its head after the international break.

Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Queens Park Rangers at least stopped the rot and handed the Blades their first clean sheet in four games, but they must find a way to turn a draw into all three points in a crucial clash against rivals Sheffield Wednesday on 23 November.

Speaking to reporters after the QPR stalemate, Wilder admitted his frustration afrer what he felt was a performance worthy of three points.

Goals were once again the problem for Sheffield United, but the arrival of Bamford could help put an end to their unexpected woes in the Championship.

Sheffield United sign Bamford

As reported by The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, Sheffield United opened talks to sign Bamford just this week, and things have moved quickly as the Blades announced an agreement on Thursday morning.

The former Leeds forward has been a free agent since leaving Elland Road in August, but now seemingly has the chance to make a return to the Championship on a prove-it deal lasting just a few months.

If Wilder is looking for goals then getting the best out of Bamford will give him exactly that. The 32-year-old has stolen headlines in the Premier League at his best and has as many as 69 Championship goals to his name throughout his career.

Previously dubbed “fantastic” by Leeds boss Daniel Farke, Bamford has the perfect opportunity to get the latter stages of his career back on track by joining Sheffield United. And he could even get the perfect chance to impress on his debut in the derby if he proves his fitness in time to face Sheffield Wednesday.

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