Agent given permission to negotiate Tottenham transfer for ‘game-changing’ Brazilian

Tottenham could sign a ‘game-changing’ Brazilian once they reach 2026, and their agent is now believed to have been cleared to negotiate with interested parties, including Spurs.

Tottenham criticized for lack of creativity under Thomas Frank

Only 13 matches into his mandate, some supporters are already worried about the fate of Thomas Frank, despite a rather solid start to the 2025/2026 year on paper.

Spurs are unbeaten in the Champions League and only three Premier League teams have scored more goals than the north Londoners so far, but major concerns surround their creativity and inability to dominate matches.

Xavi Simons has struggled to make an impact since Tottenham signed him from RB Leipzig for £52m, in what was their ‘statement’ deal for the summer window after losing playmaker James Maddison to injury.

Dejan Kulusevski is also still out after picking up a knee problem at the end of last season, and it’s clear as day that the Lilywhites are really missing them at the moment.

While Joao Palhinha has been one of Tottenham’s players of the season so far, some are calling for Frank to mix things up and move away from his usual midfield duo of the Portuguese and Rodrigo Bentancur, which is not having the desired effect at the moment.

Randal Kolo Muani is currently working his way back to action after brief appearances against Aston Villa and Monaco, while Dominic Solanke’s fitness issues have been ever-present this season.

Concerns also surround Richarlison’s overall fitness and suitability to lead the line for Frank, with Mathys Tel also failing to uproot any trees since his move from Bayern Munich last January.

In truth, Mohammed Kudus has dazzled so far as Tottenham’s standout striker, and the Ghanaian’s exceptional dribbling is proving to be a constant threat to defenders.

Kudus is currently the fourth best player in the Premier League in terms of average match rating per 90 according to WhoScored (7.46), already racking up four assists and a goal, and no other player in the elite has made more catches per game than the Ghanaian.

Spurs will count their blessing that Kudus will not feature at the Africa Cup of Nations in December, but they cannot rely solely on the 25-year-old for their creativity any longer.

Agent granted permission to negotiate Rayan’s transfer to Tottenham

Reports suggest that Tottenham are in the market for another winger in January, with co-sporting directors Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici keeping a close eye on Vasco da Gama sensation Rayan.

The 19-year-old is currently dazzling in Brazil as one of the country’s rising stars, and recently became the youngest Vasco player to reach 10 goals in the Brazilian top division since Dinamite in 1973, breaking a 52-year-old record.

He now has 16 goals for the season, including four in his last three league matches, so he is a sought-after teenager in top form at the moment.

Rayan can play as a centre-forward as well as out wide – which further adds to his appeal – with his contract at Vasco also due to expire at the end of 2026 as his side demand around £26million for his signature.

This is according to Calciomercato.it and journalist Daniele Trecca, who report the interest of AC Milan, specifying that Arsenal, Brighton, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are all in the race for his signature.

Super agent Pini Zahavi, who represents the striker, is also believed to have been given the green light to negotiate with European parties ahead of a possible transfer.

While this could represent a ‘fast track’ to San Siro, Trecca is quick to point out that Zahavi also has good relationships with Premier League sides, and Spurs are named among the clubs he could speak with about Rayan.

The striker is highly regarded by his peers and coaches, and Paratici now has a great opportunity to discuss signing one of Brazil’s most notable talents at a reasonable cost.