Ambitious Spurs eye Champions League spot after WSL rise

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• If we perform well, anything is possible."Spurs want to 'compete in Europe consistently'Tottenham currently sit fourth in the WSL after finishing second from bottom last season []Spurs have posted seven wins and two draws in 12 WSL games and have made their ambitions clear during the January transfer window. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I wouldn't have joined if the club's ambition didn't match mine," Ho said."Since arriving, the ownership has invested heavily in the team - in players, staff, facilities and infrastructure."They want this team competing in Europe consistently and challenging for honours domestically.
• That takes time, but the support is there."The club have signed Norway internationals Julie Blakstad and Signe Gaupset as well as Swedish duo Hanna Wijk and Matilda Nilden from BK Hacken. Meanwhile, highly rated Japanese forward Maika Hamano has joined on loan from defending champions Chelsea until June. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking on BBC Women's Football Weekly, former England forward Ellen White and ex-Scotland international Jen Beattie agreed Spurs' transfer business reflects a club trying to challenge the status quo."They are in the race for Champions League spots for sure," Beattie said."Why not?
• He doesn't want to put pressure on players and what you say internally and externally can be two different things."Internally, they'll know quality they have.
• They can compete with anyone."White said: "Spurs have recruited really well and we're seeing a lot of players from Norway and Sweden. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"With the physicality of those leagues, they will be up to speed in that aspect.
• It's something Ho will be fully aware of, being out there and working with a number of these players."Gaupset 'years ahead of herself in quality'Signe Gaupset made her international debut for Norway in 2024 []Spurs pulled off a coup to sign 20-year-old Gaupset, who is widely regarded as one of the world's best young talents and worked with Ho at Brann. Blakstad, 24, spent two years at Manchester City from 2022 but only made 36 appearances and left on loan to Hacken before joining Hammarby."Gaupset had a lot of options and big teams wanting her but she said she wants to work with Ho and sees ambition," White said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I'm excited to see Blak.