An “thrilling” and “well-liked” member of Arsenal‘s squad may very well be tempted by a switch to fierce rivals Tottenham, with the Lilywhites now contemplating what’s considered as a shock transfer.
Tottenham group information as Spurs put together to face Aston Villa
Spurs supervisor Ange Postecoglou is now getting ready his facet to face high-flying top-four rivals Aston Villa, contemporary off the again of a much-needed Carabao Cup win over Premier League champions Man Metropolis.
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The Australian is considering his arrival.
Their inconsistent run of kind to this point this season has yielded 4 wins, 4 defeats and a draw – whereas Villa are coming into this recreation boasting only one loss within the league all season, which got here by the hands of Arsenal in August.
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Tottenham’s subsequent 5 Premier League video games |
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa |
Sunday |
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Tottenham vs Ipswich City |
November 10 |
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Man Metropolis vs Tottenham |
November 23 |
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Tottenham vs Fulham |
December 1 |
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Bournemouth vs Tottenham |
December 5 |
Nonetheless, the contrasting fortunes of each side solely inform half the story, with Villa boss Unai Emery admitting that Spurs deserve more points from their performances this season.
Sadly for Postecoglou, the Australian will probably be with out star defender Micky van de Ven, in what’s an actual blow contemplating the Dutchman’s significance. Cristian Romero can be a doubt to face Villa, that means Postecoglou may very well be compelled to pick a centre-back pairing of Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies in a worst-case situation.
Timo Werner and Son Heung-min are additionally touch-and-go for the sport, relying on late health assessments. Emery called Spurs favourites to win their clash with Villa, but when Postecoglou is with out this quartet, Villa would certainly be fancying their possibilities to win this one.
“The boys labored exhausting the opposite night time. The principle one is Micky, and he has form of strained a hamstring,” mentioned Postecoglou on Tottenham team news.
“It’s not too severe however in all probability [he will return] after the worldwide break for him. The opposite ones who had been a bit sore had been Romero and Werner, however for the time being there’s nonetheless an opportunity for the weekend. Sonny has skilled at this time so if he will get by means of coaching tomorrow, he must be okay.”
In the meantime, away from the sphere, it’s believed technical director Johan Lange is plotting a head-turning switch transfer to poach a rival participant from throughout north London.
Karl Hein may very well be tempted to hitch Tottenham from Arsenal
As per Soccer Insider and journalist Pete O’Rourke, Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein is a shock goal for Spurs.
Present backup ‘keeper Fraser Forster is out of contract subsequent summer season and is about to depart on a free as issues stand, with Arsenal’s 22-year-old Estonia worldwide protruding in Tottenham’s considering as a potential alternative.
At the moment on mortgage at Actual Valladolid, the towering 6 foot 4 shot-stopper has solely simply penned a brand new deal on the Emirates, but it’s claimed that Hein could be tempted by a move to Tottenham as Postecoglou’s facet think about swooping subsequent yr.
Different experiences have claimed that Spurs are prepared to bid for Hein, so maybe that is one value watching. Regardless of his very younger age for a goalkeeper, Hein already boasts 34 outings for his nation and has loads of time to surpass a century of worldwide caps with ease.
Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has additionally known as him an “thrilling” and “well-liked” participant on the membership.
