Overview
- Tomas Frank said Mohammed Kudus is "touch and go" for today’s match, with Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie fit, Lucas Bergvall out under concussion protocols, and a lengthy list of absentees including Radu Dragusin, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Archie Gray, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai and Ben Davies.
- Spurs’ home league form remains a concern with five goals in five games, contrasting with an unbeaten Champions League group campaign; they are sixth in the Premier League ahead of the 12.30pm GMT kick-off against United.
- Reports in Spain claim Tottenham are preparing a €60m (about £53m) offer for Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo that would match his release clause, a move not confirmed by the club.
- Football Insider reports Spurs could allow Richarlison or Dominic Solanke to leave in January to clear space for Ivan Toney, described as Frank’s preferred signing, with competition from Everton and Manchester United also suggested.
- Manchester United arrive on a four-game unbeaten run with near‑full availability; Lisandro Martinez remains out, and local reports indicate Kobbie Mainoo did not travel, with Frank noting United’s no‑Europe schedule as a freshness advantage.