Tottenham Explore Short-Term Solution with Palhinha ApproachTottenham Hotspur’s interest in Joao Palhinha marks a notable shift in the club’s summer strategy. After prioritising youthful signings

Sources said Spurs previously held an interest in Palhinha prior to Thomas Frank's arrival as head coach but it is unclear whether the Portuguese midfielder would be interested in a return to London so soon.

A ccording to a report from Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha is on the ‘verge’ of joining Tottenham Hotspur on a loan assignment: ⚪️ EXCL | Joao #Palhinha is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur on loan.

The first-ever north London derby outside of the UK delivered a moment of pure quality. Pape Matar Sarr scores from distance, catches out David RayaRight on half time Spurs took the lead in Hong Kong and it came after some great pressing in midfield.

Thomas Frank won his first north London derby after Tottenham defeated Arsenal 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in Singapore. Pape Sarr scored from close to the halfway line right before the break to separate the two sides in their first fixture outside the United Kingdom.

A superb Pape Sarr goal from near the halfway line ensured Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal in the first-ever overseas north London derby. The Spurs midfielder scored the game’s only goal in the 45th minute,

Spurs have looked much more dangerous on corner kicks, and they need to be if they are to excel in the Premier League

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal 0–1 Tottenham: Player Ratings As Spurs Edge North London Derby. Pape Matar Sarr’s stunning first-half strike ensured Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1–0 in the first ever north London derby staged on foreign soil.

New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank will get his first taste of north London's eternal footballing rivalry as his Spurs team takes on Arsenal in this intriguing preseason friendly in Hong Kong on Thursday.