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European football expert Andy Brassell has questioned why Tottenham would pursue Aleksandar Stankovic, suggesting the club already have similar midfielders on their books with Joao Palhinha’s future still to be resolved.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 9

Tottenham must fend off competition from Bundesliga giants for Brighton star Carlos Baleba’s signature

Tottenham are hoping to address several glaring issues in the squad once the January transfer window opens in a few weeks. The Lilywhites have struggled to retain possession in midfield this season, largely due to Thomas Frank’s preference for using Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha as a double pivot.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 8

Johnson, Bergvall And Palhinha To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Slavia Praha

Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Slavia Praha at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday night as they look to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 6

Joao Palhinha is in a league of his own among Europe’s elite in outrageous ‘tackles’ stat

Joao Palhinha has seamlessly slotted into Frank’s system after struggling for game time at Bayern. He found himself competing with Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Aleksandar Pavlovic for midfield spots.

Ex-Spurs midfielder tips Joao Palhinha to swap Tottenham for Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur’s form has faded in recent weeks, and as a result, they have dropped to the bottom half of the table. One of the key contributors to their initial strong form was the performances of Joao Palhinha.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 4

Palhinha, Xavi And Odobert To Start | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Brentford at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a win at home in the Premier League. Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw away at Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

Thomas Frank faces a new headache with six players close to suspension ahead of the Brentford clash

Tottenham Hotspur have been having an underwhelming first season with Thomas Frank at the helm at Hotspur Way. And the Dane head coach is about to be tested more given the Lilywhites upcoming run of Premier League fixtures for the festive season.

Man United tipped as realistic option to sign 'typical Premier League number six'

Manchester United have been tipped as a possible realistic option to sign Joao Palhinha, who is currently on loan at Tottenham from Bayern Munich. The experienced Portugal international was a star performer during a spell at Fulham, which earned him a big move to Bayern.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 4

Predicted Tottenham XI to face Brentford as Thomas Frank meets his former employers

Tottenham Hotspur face another quick turnaround with a home game against Brentford on Saturday lunchtime. It will be a special occasion for Thomas Frank as he welcomes his former employers Brentford in a much-anticipated London derby.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / November 30

La Liga giants ready to sell PL proven Tottenham target in January; Journo confirms

Thomas Frank has received criticism for persisting with Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha in the middle of the park. This has been one of the key reasons why the Lilywhites have struggled with dictating the tempo of play and controlling matches, and the prime examples of that were defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 26

Joao Palhinha Sends Blunt Warning to Tottenham Before PSG Game

Before the match against the Parisians, Joao Palhinha spoke with the media. Moreover, he noted that Spurs need to learn from their mistakes from the first encounter against PSG late in the summer, which cost them a trophy.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 25

Richarlison reaches impressive Tottenham milestone after scoring Puskas-worthy goal against Arsenal

Richarlison etched his name into Tottenham Hotspur’s record books during the 4-1 North London Derby defeat to Arsenal, though the achievement will provide little consolation given the manner of the loss.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 25

30-year-old midfielder urges Tottenham to react to Arsenal setback

Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha has urged his teammates to stick together and react to the Arsenal defeat against PSG on Wednesday Tottenham Hotspur endured another embarrassing outing at the Emirates Stadium as their winless run stretched to 15 years on Sunday.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 23

'Like a marriage'- Tottenham star ‘glad’ to be at N17 as future remains uncertain; club’s intentions clear

Prolific midfielder Joao Palhinha has undoubtedly been one of Tottenham’s standout performers this season. The Portuguese international adapted quickly to Thomas Frank’s demands following his summer move from Bayern Munich, and he now appears to have cemented the No.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 20

No Kudus? No problem: Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI vs Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur are all set to return from the international hiatus this weekend as Thomas Frank returns his focus to the Premier League with a visit to the Emirates Stadium scheduled for a late Sunday kickoff.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 19

International Watch: Reason for celebration as several Tottenham stars book their ticket to FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the biggest tournament in football history, and several Tottenham Hotspur players have already secured their spots at the showpiece event.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

Former Wolves ace on Tottenham Hotspur radar; Euro heavyweights ready to pounce

Tottenham Hotspur have done well in the opening months of the new season under Thomas Frank. However, despite visible progress made, there are still some key areas that need to be addressed if Spurs are to build on their momentum and compete on the remaining three competitions this campaign.

Bayern Munich News / To The Lane And Back / November 15

Tottenham yet to decide whether to activate €30m summer option; Bayern move ruled out

Tottenham summer signing Joao Palhinha has quickly settled into Thomas Frank’s system at N17 this season. Many eyebrows were raised when the Lilywhites decided to bring him in over the summer, especially after his disappointing spell at Bayern Munich.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / November 14

Tottenham and Newcastle United battle it out for Club Brugge’s midfield star

Tottenham Hotspur made some solid signings in the summer to strengthen the squad for Thomas Frank to compete well in all competitions. Among all the summer signings, Joao Palhinha has arguably been the standout performer.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / November 4

'That’s a worry': Sky pundit claims nobody wanted Thomas Frank signing because of one weakness

Joao Palhinha joined Tottenham during the summer transfer window, and he has impressed with his performance so far. He has added more defensive steel and physicality to the midfield.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / November 4

'Complete player' – Man United urged to sign Premier League star who fits their 'DNA'

Former Manchester United winger Nani has called on his old club to seal a transfer move for Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha. The Portugal international is currently on loan at Spurs from Bayern Munich, having previously impressed in the Premier League with Fulham.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 31

Nani believes ‘complete’ Premier League star has ‘Man United DNA’, he previously turned down Old Trafford move

Former Manchester United star Luis Nani has poured praise on midfielder Joao Palhinha, who was a target for the Reds before his Fulham exit. Back in August 2024, the Portugal international finally completed his desired move to Bayern Munich in a £47.4 million deal, snubbing United in the process.