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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to up the ante ahead of the transfer window slamming shut.

So far this month Spurs have signed just one player. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky joined from Slavia Prague to provide cover for Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster, with the former expected to be out until late February.

The North London side have slipped to 15th in the Premier League with just seven wins all season, in a campaign that has been littered with injury problems. This has led to Ange Postecoglou coming under a lot of pressure in recent weeks. He has been crying out for reinforcements in defence and attack, but it looks like the Hotspur Way chiefs are emphasizing improving the middle of the park heading into the final week of the transfer window.

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According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made it a personal mission to get a deal done for LOSC Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. He has taken a keen interest in discussions that have taken place this month, along with technical director Johan Lange, in an attempt to land the diminutive Englishman.

Tottenham have already received a big boost earlier this month when it was reported that Angel Gomes prefers a move to White Hart Lane ahead of a return to Manchester United. The 24-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract at Lille (Transfermarkt), where he has been since 2020 and racked up 131 appearances, scoring nine goals and supplying 19 assists. The England international has endured an injury-hit 2024/25 campaign, limiting him to only eight Ligue 1 starts.

Gomes is a prime target for Spurs due to him being on course to become a free agent at the end of the season, while the fact that he is a homegrown talent is something that is extremely alluring. These factors, coupled with his creative abilities, have caught the eye of the Lilywhites.

The aforementioned report adds Tottenham, as a result, are even prepared to offer Lille cash to sign Gomes in this transfer window if such a deal appeared feasible. As of now, though, the player has not yet decided his next destination with clubs like Man United and West Ham United also vying for his signature.

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For Spurs, Gomes would fit the mould of the signings they have made in the last couple of seasons, a relatively young, dynamic talent with infinite space to grow. He has matured as a footballer over the years, and on a potential bargain fee this month, adding Gomes to Big Ange’s roster makes a lot of sense for Tottenham.

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Tottenham fans have been extremely frustrated with the lack of transfer activity, something Levy must take cognizance of and use his expertise along with Lange’s help to crack a deal for Gomes.

As Tottenham prepare to face Hoffenheim in the midweek as European football returns—for the first time in January with this new guise, they will look to get a result and put behind some if not all of the pressure they’re currently under as they try to grab a direct ticket for the Round of 16.

Tottenham have publicly backed Ange Postecoglou—for now. We know how this song plays out. The Carabao Cup semi-final is making Daniel Levy just that bit more reluctant to dismiss the man he bet on and is losing, but it doesn’t look like survival is on the cards for the coach from Down Under in the long term.

Successors have been mooted. Max Allegri is sensationally back in the picture, but as are better, more suitable coaches for Spurs’ needs. Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola are the latest names on the scene, and here we are focusing on the latter.

Iraola’s name in the coaching circles was already on the up when he arrived at Bournemouth. The circumstances in which he arrived on the south coast were interesting, to say the least. The Cherries had dismissed Gary O’Neil seemingly out of nowhere after what was considered widely an acceptable campaign, and Iraola was only able to bring his conditioning coach with him in the beginning, which reflected in Bournemouth’s poor start to the season under him. Things had gotten off so badly that many had already put him on the sack list after a few weeks.

Since then, however, things have only gone from strength to strength. Bournemouth’s fortunes soon turned around as they went on to register their best-ever Premier League finish, and they’re already on the cusp of breaking that record this term as they vie for Europe.

So what is it about Iraola’s tactics that have made Bournemouth this good?

Iraola’s work focuses on having a robust defence-first approach with a well-coached setup. His players press high, and they press well, going man-to-man up the pitch and resorting to zonal containment in their own third. This is a time-consuming endeavour, as we saw from last season, but once it clicks, it can make the team hard to score against and even harder to play through. This season, Bournemouth are leading the charts for ball recoveries in every third of the pitch, and in possession, the players have instructions for both high-octane counterattacks and slow build-ups, equipped to deal with every situation and not refrain from ad-hoc creative moments when an opportunity presents itself.

Industry and tactics that make the side as a whole greater than the sum of its parts—in these aspects Iraola and Postecoglou are very much similar, but there’s a huge difference when it comes to prioritising defence; one does, and the other does not. Which is which? it need not be said out loud. Iraola is also demonstrably better at dealing with injuries, as we are seeing this season.

On paper, transitioning from Postecoglou to Iraola would be rather feasible, given the players would be used to the intensity of training, and a defence-first approach would make the team solid at the back while having a plethora of options going forward, bringing what they need most—balance.

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Under Iraola, Spurs could regain the defensive solidity that they had in their peak Mauricio Pochettino years while also retaining their exciting football approach. He will not come cheap, but compared to someone like Allegri, Iraola is a much better fit for Tottenham.

The Australian head coach, Ange Postecoglou, is facing calls to be sacked after Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 defeat against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday that sees the Lilywhites struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League table as the North Londoners continue to endure a difficult 2024/25 season.

It was a toothless performance from Spurs as they visited the Merseysiders, who put through 3 first-half goals behind Tottenham’s latest winter arrival, Antonin Kinsky, before Ange’s side got two back in the latter forty-five. However, they left things a bit too late for them to even think about snatching a point, and now the Lilywhites lay 15th in the Premier League table, just eight points clear of the relegation zone.

You could argue that a lack of depth has been a problem for Tottenham this season given the number of injuries they have suffered. And while it’s the head coach’s responsibility to keep the side floating, he has been dealt with a hand that only a few managers could have got through successfully.

Son backs Ange

And while Postecoglou suffers the wrath of a possible sack, Spurs skipper Heung-min Son insists that he and the team are equally responsible for the inconsistent performances.

Speaking in an interview before the Lilywhites defeat against Everton, Son said (via. The Mirror):

“It’s not only the manager, it’s also the players and everybody. The results are not something someone should take all the responsibility and blame for. Sometimes it is unlucky that you don’t get the results.

“Not only the gaffer, but every player, including me first, we have to take responsibility for this kind of situation. It’s not the time to be pointing [fingers] at each other. At the moment it’s important that we stick together in every circumstance.”

It is to be seen where this goes from here; does the board continue to back the Australian head coach, or will there be a change of personnel at the helm at White Hart Lane?

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Tottenham pondering over Allegri’s appointment

Tottenham Hotspur suffered their 12th defeat of the 2024/25 edition of the Premier League at the Goodison Park against Everton. The Toffees led 3-0 at half-time, thanks to goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Iliman Ndiaye and an own goal from Archie Gray. While Spurs tried to fight back in the latter stages of the game, strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison were not enough to salvage anything with the game ending 3-2 in David Moyes’ favour.

Ange Postecoglou’s future has come under serious doubt with the team within only one match in the English top flight since the start of December and it looks like Tottenham are already in talks with the Australian’s potential replacements. Give Me Sport has reported that the Lilywhites held informal conversations with former Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri and though the Italian was not offered a contract, it is a sign that Postecoglou may be on the verge of being shown the door.

Allegri has had two very successful spells at Juventus, where he won the Serie A title six times and led the Old Lady of Turin to the Champions League final twice in three years. That said, he has been linked with a number of roles in the Premier League over the recent past, especially after being fired by the Bianconeri, but Tottenham’s talks with him are the most recent development and it would not be a surprise to see them appointing a defence-minded coach to bring in some discipline to the team’s structure.

One of the key benefits with hiring Allegri would be his free agency, so Tottenham would not need to negotiate with any club per se and can hire the 57-year-old immediately if they part company with Postecoglou. That being said, there is also a relative lack of demand for coaches in the world’s most elite football clubs, so Allegri could be receptive to the chance of joining Spurs even though they might not give him all the leeway in the transfer market, in line with their previous managers.

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For now, however, Postecoglou’s role does not seem to be as precarious as the media has suggested but the former Celtic coach faces a race against time and Daniel Levy could terminate his deal if the results show no signs of improving. The Carabao Cup seems like a major landmark in deciding the manager’s future and if Tottenham end up clinching the competition, their manager would very possibly live at the job until next season as a trophy would paper most of the cracks in the team.

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in new attacking players in the ongoing winter transfer window as the North Londoners look to compound on their offensive options as Ange Postecoglou looks to add more dynamism in his attack as the Lilywhites target a move for Alejandro Garnacho in the ongoing campaign.

The North Londoners have multiple wide players in the current roster, although they don’t have anyone who is going to grind in the press and carry the ball through within tight spaces, something Heung Min Son used to do for years.

No Garnacho till hefty fees are presented

At the moment it seems like Ruben Amorim & Co. would be forced to sell with the growing financial concerns at Old Trafford. Though they would only entertain selling the former Atletico Madrid starlet if hefty finances are presented to him.

There are also opportunities for the 20-year-old to be moving abroad with interest from Napoli leading the charts.

At the moment, Tottenham have been in the market for a new winger for some time now; however, Daniel Levy has failed to deliver a big-name wide forward who can change the game on its head. And with Garnacho, the North Londoners would be getting that if they were to sign him.

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But it does look highly bleak for the North Londoners to sign Garnacho right now.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning a significant rebuilding project

It is a fairly well-known fact that Tottenham Hotspur need several new additions to the squad if they want to be anywhere that they would like to. So far this season, their progress in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League have been their saving grace after an abysmal Premier League campaign, where Spurs have lost 10 games out of their first 20.

Ange Postecoglou has lost practically every single player to injury or suspension at some point in the campaign with unavailabilities of important personnel contributing a great deal to the team’s problems. A lack of squad depth has been dramatically exposed although fortunately, Tottenham have the ongoing transfer window to correct things before they go further downwards.

Alasdair Gold has provided an exciting insight into their transfer plans for the immediate future as he said the following on his Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast.

“From what I understand, Spurs are looking at potentially a new left-back, a new centre-back and in an ideal world I wonder if they could find someone to cover both of those positions like Micky van de Ven does. Also they’re potentially looking at midfielders, whether that’s attacking or not, I’m not entirely certain that Bentancur or Bissouma are the ideal Postecoglou number six.”

A goalkeeper has already arrived at Tottenham with the club confirming Antonin Kinsky’s capture over the weekend in a transfer from Slavia Prague. The 21-year-old’s arrival will give Ange Postecoglou with the confidence to cope well in Guglielmo Vicario’s absence and even after he returns from injury given Fraser Forster, 36, is not the most reliable player in goal.

A left-back and a central defender have been on the agenda for several months, although the latter could be paused until the summer as Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are close to returning to action. Destiny Udogie’s injury has opened the door to Spurs requiring a left back sooner rather than later and while no concrete move seems to have been made just yet, it should not be ruled out that Sergio Reguilon re-enters the fray having been frozen out for a while.

It is debatable whether Spurs require a midfielder. They have five or six very good players in the engine room and as such, a revamping project in the middle of the park can easily wait until the summer. It is surprising, however, that an offensive man has not made the cut in Tottenham Hotspur’s list of priorities considering their frailties further up the pitch with form as well as fitness.

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There are still over three weeks remaining until the transfer window opens and it will be interesting to see in what ways Spurs’ squad is bolstered by the end of January.

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new striker in the ongoing January transfer window as Daniel Levy looks to bring in a commendable understudy to Dominic Solanke in Ange Postecoglou’s roster, and the Lilywhites have been looking at Randal Kolo Muani, who can not only be a backup but also a competitor to the former Bournemouth star.

And looking to pursue a move for the French centre-forward, they have taken significant steps in pursuit of bringing him to White Hart Lane, as club chairman Daniel Levy, alongside director of football Johan Lange, is reportedly flying to Paris to try and negotiate a deal for the 26-year-old, according to TheBoyHotspur (as relayed by Caught Offside).

A deal for Muani that pleases Levy

The aforementioned report further details that the player is expected to cost around £55 million, and the potential deal is set to include a financial arrangement that would appeal to Daniel Levy and his cost-conscious approach to transfers.

PSG signed Randal Kolo Muani in a deal worth €90 million in the summer of 2023 following his exceptional performances at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he scored 26 goals and provided a further tally of 17 assists in 50 outings. However, the 26-year-old has struggled to replicate his Bundesliga form for PSG with only 11 goals and 7 assists in 54 appearances since he moved to his home country.

However, Tottenham are not alone in Randal Kolo Muani’s pursuit, with Arsenal being offered the player while Aston Villa already having a meeting scheduled with his current employers for next week.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in another striker in the recently commenced summer transfer window as the North Londoners look to have a reputed deputy to Dominic Solanke at White Hart Lane, and the Lilywhites have been subject to intensive links with a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson before the conclusion of this month.

Spurs have been in the market for a new striker for a second successive window given the availability and consistency concerns with Richarlison, and they are looking to bring in a striker beaming with potential in Ferguson.

However, the Lilywhites aren’t alone in his pursuit. Premier League side Fulham could be looking to pursue a loan transfer for the Republic of Ireland international, alongside the likes of Everton, Manchester United, and Arsenal keeping an eye on the 20-year-old’s situation.

Wenham backs Tottenham to sign Ferguson

And John Wenham, owner of the reputed Spurs podcast Lilywhites Rose, is hopeful of a potential deal being agreed to bring the highly rated striker to White Hart Lane. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, the podcast host said:

“This is a player who would improve us. People are sleeping on Ferguson; I think he just needs a change of club. For whatever reason, it isn’t working at Brighton. However, he is still an unbelievable player.

“It was only 18 months ago that Tottenham were quoted £100 million for Ferguson after Harry Kane left the club. Therefore, I hope that we can be the ones to sign him, and if there is an option to buy included and he does well, it would be a no-brainer.”

With links to Evan Ferguson, there have been reports of a potential exit for Will Lankshear should the Brighton man arrive at N17, which makes it a bit tricky for Tottenham supporters to deal with given how Lankshear has come through the academy and has shown immense potential in the minutes he has featured for the first team.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been subject to links with a move for Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo as Daniel Levy looks to take advantage of the Spaniard’s situation at Camp Nou.

Agent backs Olmo at Bracelona

The Lilywhites need to bring in a creative outlet at White Hart Lane, and bringing in the former RB Leipzig star could be a statement signing for Ange Postecoglou as the Catalonia giants struggle to register the 26-year-old, per Mundo Deportivo.

Despite the struggles to register the player, Olmo’s agent insisted that his client isn’t intending to leave his current employers anytime soon. Speaking in an interview with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Olmo’s agent said:

“I can confirm our position has not changed. We are not negotiating with any club. Dani is a Barca player, and he wants to be a Barca player; he made big efforts in his life to be at Barcelona. It was his desire for a long time”.

Wenham rules Spurs out of race

And John Wenham, owner of the Spurs podcast Lilywhites Rose, suggests that the Spain international wouldn’t join Tottenham even if he were to leave Barcelona. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“That signing would be a statement of intent from Tottenham. However, I can categorically tell you now that there’s zero chance of him coming to Tottenham, because if he were available, Manchester City would be after him, and Manchester United would be after him.

“Unfortunately, we’re below those clubs in the pecking order in terms of making signings. Therefore, I can categorically say that won’t happen.”

The assessment from the podcast host is a depiction of a harsh reality about Spurs at the moment, and while any potential move for Olmo (given his talent) would make him a fantastic addition to the roster at N17, Ange Postecoglou’s side is not level with some of the Premier League’s elite at the moment, and it would be difficult for Levy to make a case for Tottenham if Olmo were to leave Barcelona.

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Tottenham Hotspur eyeing English goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

Guglielmo Vicario suffered a major ankle injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in November. What was the team’s best performance of the season was marred by yet another fitness issue, this time to a player that does not have the best possible back-up and had started every Premier League match before the setback.

Vicario’s injury was diagnosed to be a fracture that required him to undergo a surgical procedure with the Italian now ruled out until February. Though his return next month was speculated at the time of his operation, it could possibly be an optimistic timeline in some ways as the problem he sustained was rather severe.

Either way, Tottenham need to consider a goalkeeper’s signing and are looking at Wolverhampton Wanderers shot-stopper Sam Johnstone, according to Football London. The 31-year-old has lost his place to Jose Sa in the team and it has been mooted that Wolves would be happy to cash in on him, with Spurs looking to take advantage of the situation.

The former Crystal Palace star’s valuation is likely to be around the £10 million mark as Wolves will be determined to recover as much of the fee that they spent on landing him last summer. It is a figure that Tottenham will not have many problems in paying, especially given that Fraser Forster also does not have as much football in the tank.

Forster has shown a few moments of shakiness in his recent Tottenham appearances, not least in their narrow 4-3 win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Moreover, at the age of 36, he cannot be a very reliable or long-term back-up option behind Vicario, so Johnstone’s signing makes a lot of sense.

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It remains to be seen if Tottenham take any steps towards materialising their interest in him and if at all Wolves are prepared to let their secondary option walk away midway through the campaign.