Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to track Porto star Samu Aghehowa, though they have not yet committed to an active pursuit of the striker.

Newcastle will give Sven Botman a late fitness test ahead of the visit of Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. The defender was forced off early in the second half against Fulham at the weekend with a head injury, which required staples to close, but did not suffer a concussion, so is available to face Spurs if passed fit.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Tottenham at St James' Park (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Sven Botman does not have a concussion after he was forced off against Fulham but the defender didn't train on Monday.

Thomas Frank, who likes Kolo Muani’s versatility, has had to be patient with the French international to get back up to speed following his limited pre-season. But against Everton, the 26-year-old showed a glimpse of what he can offer to the Lilywhites, and he could even save them big money in January.

Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to pursue a deal for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, but Chelsea could try for a loan deal for the Barcelona goalkeeper.

Rebecca Caplehorn will leave her role as Tottenham Hotspur’s head of administration and football governance at the end of the January transfer window in another high-profile change at the Premier League club.

Tottenham's dominant 3-0 win away at Everton carried them to third in the Premier League after nine games, but manager Thomas Frank doesn't believe they are title contenders this season.

Heung-min Son has made a brilliant start to life in the MLS, but he may well need a new home, temporarily at least, in the New Year. For Spurs, the temptation to bring Son back will be massive, but it would be the wrong move.