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SAMU OMORODION HUNT: TOTTENHAM LEAD RACE TO SIGN STRIKER IN JANUARY

Tottenham, winless in three and sitting 9th, are linked with a January move for Porto's Spanish striker Samu Omorodion. Spurs see the €50m-rated forward as an ideal fit for Thomas Frank's system to revive their attack.

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Tottenham have fallen to ninth place in the league standings and haven't won during their most recent three fixtures.

In those three big games, Spurs only had 1.10 in expected goals. Just 0.10 of that was against the Blues, and a shocking 0.07 came in the North London Derby. Thomas Frank is having a tough time in his first season as Tottenham's manager, and some fans are already unhappy.

The January transfer window could be huge for Frank and his future. Transfer rumours have already started.

Belgian football reporter Sacha Tavolieri says Spurs are thinking about signing Porto striker Samu Omorodion.

Before signing with Porto, he was close to joining Chelsea. He agreed to personal terms with the Blues, but the deal fell apart due to an ankle injury found during his medical exam and issues with image rights.

Sky Sports in Switzerland reports that Spurs view Omorodion as the ideal profile for Frank's system. They say he's one of the most followed attacking talents in Europe.

Spanish national team coach Luis de la Fuente, after calling him up to the senior Spain squad for the first time last year, said, "Samu is only 20 and could become a top striker, but he needs to keep improving and stay consistent." I hope he keeps up his form because he has a lot of potential.

Ben Mattinson, a first-team coach at the Italian team Como, described the striker as elite.

Frank has tightened up the defence, but the attacking plays haven't been great, even though they've scored more goals than most teams in the league so far this season.

They've been depending on goals from set pieces, with almost a third coming that way. Only Arsenal and Chelsea have scored more goals from set pieces this season.

Richarlison scored his fifth goal of the season on Sunday, but Randal Kolo Muani hasn't scored yet. Mathys Tel has two goals, while Brennan Johnson and Mohammed Kudus each have one.

Dominic Solanke hasn't played all season due to injury, and there are always rumours about Richarlison's future with the club.

Porto paid just €15 million for Omorodion in 2024, weeks after his €40 million move to Chelsea failed.

Transfermarkt.com says his current market value is €50 million, or about £44 million.

Spurs' owners, ENIC, have put £100 million into the club, ready for Frank to use on his squad in January. So, they have the money to spend on Omorodion if they choose him to boost their attack.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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