Tottenham Lunchtime Round-Up, Monday 2nd November 2026: Luca Williams-Barnett the Talk of the Town After Palace Win
Spurs are riding high after the weekend win over Crystal Palace, and Opta's supercomputer has taken notice, now projecting a ninth-place finish for Roberto De Zerbi's side in a notable upgrade on its earlier forecast (Spurs Web). Not everyone is backing the good run to continue though, with Jamie O'Hara predicting the winning streak will end when Tottenham travel to Leeds United (Spurs Web).
The big talking point from the Palace game is young Luca Williams-Barnett, who impressed after coming off the bench to make his Premier League debut (Football.London). Football.London reports that De Zerbi is being urged to prioritise the teenager's development this season even if it means upsetting a Premier League rival keen on him (Football.London), while supporters are now being asked whether he should be handed a full debut against Leeds (Football.London). There's plenty of positivity behind the scenes at the club about his potential too (Spurs Web), and James Maddison was among those delighted for him, sending the youngster a classy message after watching him grin from ear to ear on his big moment (Football.London).
Elsewhere, Jan Paul van Hecke has been rated the best player in the entire Premier League by SofaScore, a superb individual honour amid Tottenham's recent form (Spurs Web).
On the transfer front, Spurs Web reports that Trabzonspor are set to reignite their interest in Richarlison, with the Turkish side said to have reached an agreement over the forward back in the summer as Tottenham look to move him on in January (Spurs Web).
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