Already thinking about 2026 reinforcements after an inconsistent start to life in North London, Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly eyeing an impressive Champions League star.
Thomas Frank praises "dangerous" Grealish before Everton clash
Following defeat against Aston Villa and a disappointing draw in Monaco, Tottenham will be looking to avoid ending a frustrating week on their most sour note yet against Everton.
In many ways, however, victory after a draw in midweek and defeat last weekend would sum up Frank’s start fairly well. There’s been plenty of signs that he’s the man for the job, but also one too many that suggest there’s a long way to go. Ahead of visiting the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time, the Dane heaped praise on Sunday’s opponents and Jack Grealish, in particular.
“First and foremost, I think Everton is a very competitive team with many good players – more than just Grealish. I think Beto has been good up front, Ndiaye has been very good. Dewsbury-Hall. A good colleague and friend of mine, David Moyes, is in charge and his team is always very, very competitive.
“He’s a manager and a person I respect massively in the game. And then of course Grealish, I think it’s also down to, of course always the player, but also part of the coaching staff, the manager and Moyes have got Grealish to flourish again.
“He is their main creator, no doubt about that. He’s so dangerous, he can create something out of nothing in every game, so of course we need to be wary.”
Three points could see the Lilywhites rise to as high as second if results go their way and there’s no doubt that would send quite the statement so early into Frank’s tenure.
Securing Champions League football should be seen as the ultimate priority, especially if those in North London want to attract some impressive European stars.
Tottenham eyeing Kalulu move
As reported by Tutto Juve, Tottenham are now eyeing a move to sign Pierre Kalulu, who has played every single minute for Juventus so far this season.
The defender, who can play both wing-back and centre-back, is not someone that Juventus want to sell but they may have no choice. Amid financial constraints, the Italian giants could show the 25-year-old the door for as little as €30m (£26m) in the January transfer window – allowing Spurs to come swooping in.
Dubbed “phenomenal” by scout Jacek Kulig during his AC Milan days and now thriving at Juventus, Kalulu even impressed in defeat against Real Madrid in midweek.
Although Juventus eventually lost out courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s goal, the defender kept Vinicius Junior quiet on the night. Up against one of the most tricky wingers European football has to offer, he stifled the Brazilian to zero shots on target, zero successful crosses and just one key pass.
