Latest transfer news and rumors: Spurs to back Frank with £145M splurge

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Top story: Tottenham on the attack

Tottenham Hotspur will strongly back Thomas Frank in the January transfer market despite fans expressing displeasure with some of the team's recent performances. Spurs' busy recruitment drive in the summer included the arrivals of attackers Randal Kolo Muani, Mohammed Kudus, and Xavi Simons, but Frank would still like more pace and a greater clinical edge in his frontline.

So, the club's hierarchy is willing to bankroll a huge £145-million pursuit for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo - who has a £65-million release clause this winter - and FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa. Collectively, the two forwards have 12 goals and four assists in league football this season. (TEAMtalk)

Other rumors

Nov. 25

Junior ready to jump: Arsenal are emerging as one of Vinicius Junior's likeliest destinations while Real Madrid won't meet his contract demands and he has a difficult relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso. (Fichajes)

Reds' Joel goal: Liverpool have regularly scouted Joel Ordonez over the past year. The Club Brugge defender is available for around €35 million-€40 million this January. He's also the subject of interest from Newcastle United. (Transfermarkt)

Mike clamor: AC Milan are trying to reopen contract talks with Mike Maignan. The goalkeeper's terms expire in June. Juventus and unnamed Premier League clubs are trying to spirit him away from Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Fener lose out on Lewy: Robert Lewandowski has rejected Fenerbahce's interest in a January transfer. He still intends to remain with Barcelona until at least next summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Nico nailed on for next summer: Nico Paz won't return to Real Madrid this January. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder will instead see out the season with Como before moving back to his former club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Atalanta stripping assets: Atalanta could offload some of their biggest stars. Ademola Lookman and Ederson can leave for €50 million each, and Honest Ahanor's price tag has surged to €40 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Celik swoop: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United could all compete to sign Roma right-back Zeki Celik. The 28-year-old's contract expires next June. (TEAMtalk)

Contact Lenz: Cajetan Lenz's agent insists his 19-year-old client is committed to Bochum, but every Bundesliga club (apart from Bayern Munich) and multiple English outfits (headed by West Ham United) are monitoring the midfielder. Formal inquiries have already been made. (Florian Plettenberg)

Nov. 24

Digging deep for Doue: Manchester City are willing to pay up to €180 million for Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue as Pep Guardiola seeks a winger with speed, technique, and bags of personality. (Fichajes)

Mason to Madrid: Mason Greenwood's €80-million price tag at Marseille isn't necessarily out of Atletico Madrid's reach. Diego Simeone believes the Englishman's versatility and trickery would improve his strike force. (Fichajes)

Staying in Saudi: One of Ivan Toney's motivations to return to the Premier League was to push for a place in England's World Cup squad. The chances of the Al-Ahli striker making the final roster are now slim, raising doubts that he'll come back to his homeland. (TEAMtalk)

Rivals eye Robinio: Robinio Vaz's impact at Marseille at just 18 years old has impressed Arsenal and Chelsea. The latter have talked to the striker's representatives and maintain open communication with the Marseille hierarchy. (Caught Offside)

Sweet Toth: Juventus and several German clubs are interested in Ferencvaros' Alex Toth. The 20-year-old has been compared to fellow Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. He could cost around €15 million. (Florian Plettenberg)

Tino talks: Tino Livramento says his focus is on the field, while he leaves Newcastle United contract talks in the hands of his representatives. The full-back is linked with Manchester City. (Shields Gazette)

Leandro locked down: Mikel Arteta said any mooted summer transfer for Leandro Trossard was "forbidden," as he knew that the player could "make a difference" for Arsenal this season. (Evening Standard)

Roma mull Mertcan move: Mertcan Ayhan's reputation is blossoming at Schalke. Roma are very interested and could open negotiations starting at €8 million for the 19-year-old defender. (Rudy Galetti)

Nov. 23

Finding Nico: Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have submitted identical €70-million offers for Nico Williams. Athletic Bilbao are reluctant to sell the Spanish international. (Fichajes)

Ade adamant on destination: Karim Adeyemi told Borussia Dortmund that he'd prefer to join Arsenal over Manchester United. His £75-million price tag is also too much for United. (The Mirror)

Erix extension: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick said the club is working on a longer contract for defender Eric Garcia. The 24-year-old's current terms expire next June. (Fabrizio Romano)

The way to a Murillo: Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea are among a group of Champions League heavyweights keeping an eye on Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. (Caught Offside)

Joao move a go: Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to sign midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers for around €50 million. (Trivela)

Fede flying home: Federico Chiesa could become available in the January transfer window as he struggles to establish himself at Liverpool. AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli, or Roma could bring him back to Italy. (Fichajes)

Luis the Lion: Orlando City are finalizing a deal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Luis Otavio from Brazilian club Internacional. He'll cost around $3.5 million. (UOL Brasil)

Nov. 22

Bye, bye Bruno: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is ready to offload 31-year-old club captain Bruno Fernandes in order to fund multiple midfield signings. (TEAMtalk)

Barca going big: Barcelona view both Bayern Munich star Harry Kane and Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid as realistic transfer targets for the summer. (Mundo Deportivo)

Reinforcement for Real Madrid: Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller is keen on joining Real Madrid. The Spanish giants have long been linked with 24-year-old German international. (Fichajes)

Spurs' new striker: Tottenham are preparing a significant offer for Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze. Spurs are willing to spend £44 million on the Georgian international. (Fichajes)

Meeting with Mendes: Arsenal officials continue to lay the groundwork for a potential Kenan Yildiz deal. They met Jorge Mendes in Turin to talk about the Juventus and Turkey attacker. (Caught Offside)

Nov. 21

Eyeing Anderson: Manchester United are interested in signing Elliot Anderson to replace Casemiro, but the Red Devils face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, value the rising star at £100 million. (The Times)

Bring back Scott: Arsenal are considering a surprising move for Scott McTominay, the former Manchester United outcast who's become a cult hero at Napoli. Tottenham and Everton are also interested. (TEAMtalk)

Read looks ready: Feyenoord's Givairo Read is being monitored by Europe's top clubs. Manchester City are keeping tabs on the right-back, while Bayern Munich have held talks with the 19-year-old's agents. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dibu to San Siro: Inter Milan could soon make a move for Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Aston Villa are ready to listen to offers for the 33-year-old shot-stopper. (Football Insider)

Nov. 20

Battle for Bouaddi: PSG are hoping to sign Lille phenom Ayyoub Bouaddi for around €45 million. Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Juventus have also been linked with the 18-year-old. (Ekrem Konur)

Man Utd not giving up: Real Madrid already rejected an offer worth €90 million for midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but that hasn't deterred Manchester United. The Red Devils will continue trying to sign the French international. (Fichajes)

Atleti plan their attack: Atletico Madrid have been keeping tabs on Chelsea's Marc Cucurella for "months" as they try to decide whether or not to submit a €40-million offer for the Spanish left-back. (Fichajes)

Adeyemi on to move: Manchester United and Inter are in talks with Karim Adeyemi's agent about a potential transfer. The German's relationship with Borussia Dortmund has soured, clearing the way for his departure. (BILD)

Roma ready to pounce: Tottenham forward Mathys Tel is unhappy in London after his move from Bayern Munich, and Roma are considering making a move for the 20-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Rennes duo highly rated: Manchester United are monitoring Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet (20) and Mohamed Meite (18). The former, a center-back, has played every minute for Rennes in Ligue 1 so far this season, while the teen forward is viewed as a top talent for the future. (The Sun)

Toney will take pay cut: Ivan Toney is willing to accept a salary reduction in order to facilitate a transfer back to the Premier League in January. Tottenham and Everton are both considering a move for the Al-Ahli striker. (TEAMtalk)

Nov. 19

Liverpool in the lead: Barcelona continue to monitor impending free-agent defender Marc Guehi, but Liverpool remain the favorites to sign the Crystal Palace captain when his contract expires in the summer. (Cadena SER)

Going after Gonzalo: Brighton & Hove Albion want to sign Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia on loan in January. Leeds and Sunderland are also considering moves for the 21-year-old Spanish striker. (Daily Mail)

Stop the swap: Chelsea were willing to send midfielder Romeo Lavia or forward Christopher Nkunku to Manchester United as part of the deal that saw Alejandro Garnacho head to Stamford Bridge, but Manchester United didn't want either player included in the operation. (ESPN)

Mainoo talks paused: Discussions between Manchester United and Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract are on hold. The midfielder is keen on joining Napoli in January in order to find more playing time. (Calciomercato)

Jorgensen eyeing exit: Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, like Mainoo, is considering a January loan move in order to earn more playing time. It's unclear if Chelsea will sanction his temporary departure. (Fabrizio Romano)