Tottenham to return for 25y/o Newcastle target after Micky van de Ven injury blow

Tottenham are interested in Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly according to a report in the Evening Standard and will make a move in the January transfer window if the injury to Micky van de Ven is long-term.

Spurs we interested in the English defender in the summer but ultimately did not progress their interest following the arrival of van de Ven but an unfortunate injury in the game against Chelsea now means they might have to bring in someone to help out.

According to the report, Ange Postecoglou wants any business to be done early to allow for smooth integration and prevent any interruption to his team.

Van de Ven who has been sensational all season will have a scan once the swelling has subsided before the club decides on a course of recovery and possible replacement.

This has been a challenging week for the Lilywhites who lost their unbeaten start to the season, to their closest rivals and have James Maddison, their creative force also a doubt for their weekend game against Wolves.

Spurs are long-term admirers of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi, although the Eagles are unlikely to sanction a sale mid-season.

There has been a massive lift in the squad since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou and even though the recent defeat to Chelsea will bite they will still hope that they can recover to mount a title challenge now that the pressure of guarding their unbeaten start is now over.