Your morning Tottenham digest on Monday, January 16.
Fabio Paratici identifies Pedro Porro alternative
Spurs have cooled their interest in signing Pedro Porro and Inter defender Denzel Dumfries is the plan B. The defender's agent is due to London for talks, according to Marco Barzaghi.
Chelsea are also interested in Dumfries but the Dutch defender wants to be a regular starter. A reunion with Antonio Conte could happen if a deal for Porro is unsuccessful.
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Hugo Lloris alternatives being 'monitored'
Tottenham are identifying Hugo Lloris' replacement with a view to making a signing ahead of next season. Jordan Pickford, David Raya and Robert Sanchez are among the options.
2018 World Cup winning captain and 2022 finalist Lloris has just turned 36 having played for Spurs since 2012, and more errors are creeping into his game despite the France international having signed a two-year contract extension last year.
According to The Telegraph, Raya is top of the North London club's list of long-term replacements for Lloris, who could leave Tottenham soon, and a deal could be done for the Spaniard as early as the summer transfer window.
Spurs lose North London Derby against Arsenal - player ratings
Tottenham tasted defeat in the North London Derby for the second time this season as Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Dejan Kulusevski
Had a quiet first half but looked dangerous after the break down the right and was Spurs' main threat before coming off late on. 6
Harry Kane
Was denied by Ramsdale either side of the break from a header and a swerving shot from distance, but this was not to be his night to go level with Greaves. Played in Sessegnon for a chance and also Son later on. Was a much bigger presence in the second half. 6
Son Heung-min
Forced Ramsdale into a save in the first half and had an effort deflected over but this was another sub-par showing from the South Korean. The Golden Boot winner is just not making the impact he is capable of at the moment. 4
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