TOTTENHAM TARGET LEON GORETZKA AS BAYERN MUNICH MIDFIELDER EYES A BOLD PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka as the 30-year-old midfielder looks to revive his career in London.
Fichajes reports that Leon Goretzka might be a target for Tottenham, since his time with Bayern Munich could be ending. The North London team might want the 30-year-old to try out the Premier League and help them in the short to medium term.
Goretzka seems to have lost his edge, especially with the competition he faces at Bayern Munich. Even though there's no confirmed conflict between him and the club or coaches, he might leave when the season ends.
Like when he left Schalke for Bayern Munich, Goretzka might leave for free when his contract expires. He might want a change, as he's reportedly not happy with his playing time under Vincent Kompany.
Even though he's supposedly playing less, Goretzka has started in 11 of Bayern Munich's 14 league games this season, which doesn't really show a lack of minutes. But there's no word on a new contract, since the club sees Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich as their main midfielders going forward.
So, some teams are thinking about signing the 30-year-old as a short-term to mid-term option, and Tottenham is one of them. Spurs want a new midfielder and have been connected to several players. RC Lens star Mamadou Sangare is a target, and there are others like Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher and Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki.
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Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi is also a target, but signing Goretzka in January might be something to consider. Tottenham might not be the best place for him, but they seem to be the only ones interested right now.
Spurs could give Goretzka the chance to start his Premier League career, something he's never done before. Also, Tottenham has a good relationship with Bayern Munich because of recent deals for Mathys Tel, Harry Kane, and Joao Palhinha. This makes it easier for both teams to talk if a January move for Goretzka happens.
HOW JAMES MADDISON’S INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SIGNALS A SHOCK SEASON RETURN
James Maddison returns to individual training as Igor Tudor prepares Tottenham for a vital relegation battle with Forest.
Ahead of Tottenham’s match against Nottingham Forest, manager Igor Tudor gave an update on when James Maddison might return from injury. It’s a crucial moment for Spurs as they prepare to host Forest in what could be the defining 90 minutes of Tudor’s time at the club and quite possibly a key fixture that will shape the season for both teams.
Currently separated by just one point, Tottenham and Forest are locked in a battle against relegation. A win would push Spurs four points clear of the drop zone, while a loss might drag them into the bottom three. The stakes couldn’t be clearer.
Tudor’s side heads into this game with renewed energy, surprisingly positive given the mood just two weeks ago. The draw at Anfield broke a six-game losing streak, and their recent 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, though not enough to overturn the aggregate score, brought back a sense of belief. Young players like Xavi Simons and Archie Gray impressed, while Mathys Tel kept the opposition on their toes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric in a way fans haven’t felt for months. While the Champions League hopes are dashed, that performance has injected valuable momentum into Spurs’ survival fight.
There’s also some hopeful news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke, who missed the Atlético leg with a hip issue, might be available. His physical presence adds a different dimension to Tottenham’s attack, which Tudor will surely be glad to have.
But the most promising update came from Tudor’s comments about Maddison. The creative midfielder, sidelined since August after rupturing his ACL in a preseason friendly, has begun some individual training, spotted alongside Palhinha. Recoveries from ACL injuries are never straightforward, and the team won’t rush him back. With only seven league games left after Sunday, there’s a narrow window for his return. Still, even the possibility of Maddison getting back on the pitch—someone who can change a game with a moment of skill or a precise pass—offers a much-needed morale boost.
For now, though, the focus remains firmly on Forest.
WHY BORUSSIA DORTMUND EXPECT JADON SANCHO TO SIGN FOR FREE
Unai Emery praises Jadon Sancho despite poor stats, while Dortmund free up £21m in wages to lure him back to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund really want Jadon Sancho back, and they’re hoping to get him for free from Manchester United. Sancho’s contract runs out this summer, and honestly, no one expects United to offer him a new one.
Right now, Sancho’s on loan at Aston Villa. It’s his third spell away from Old Trafford since United signed him for £73 million in 2021. His move to Villa was just a loan with no option to buy.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has hinted he might keep Sancho, but Dortmund aren’t sitting around. The Times says Dortmund didn’t chase wingers last summer because Nico Kovac liked the 3-4-2-1 formation, but now the boss has changed his mind and wants Sancho back.
If Sancho comes back, he'll need to take a hefty pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Still, Dortmund’s where he made his name after moving from Manchester City in 2017.
Dortmund have room in the budget this summer; they let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan run out. That saves them about £21 million a year, and they’re optimistic they can lure Sancho, who’s allowed to strike pre-contract deals with foreign clubs.
Sancho actually spent half of the 2024 season back at Dortmund after Erik ten Hag froze him out at United. He helped them reach the Champions League final, but nothing permanent came of it.
Something similar happened during his loan to Chelsea last season. The club even paid a £5 million penalty just to avoid having to sign him outright. Villa picked him up right at the transfer deadline in September, but, once again, he’s struggled.
So far, Sancho’s got one goal and one assist in 29 games across all competitions. Still, Emery thinks there’s more to come.
When asked in February about signing Sancho for good, Emery said, “Not yet, but he’s a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by improving within our system, like he is doing.
“He’ll need a new contract; maybe it’s here. If he plays his best football, we’ll want him. But other teams will be interested, too.”
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