Tottenham have been given some encouragement over the prospect of signing a Brazil international as his agents work to find him a new club.
Tottenham targeting new attacker in January amid creativity issue
Thomas Frank faces mounting pressure at Tottenham just six months into his tenure, with serious questions surrounding the Dane's future.
Spurs sit 11th in the table with just 19 points from 13 games, and their home record tells a catastrophic story.
With only one Premier League win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium all season, not to mention 10 home defeats this calendar year, they currently boast the joint-worst record in that regard in the club's history.
Winless in five matches across all competitions, including losses to Arsenal, PSG and Fulham, their controversial 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Monday evening prevented a fourth straight defeat.
Cristian Romero rescued Frank with a dramatic stoppage-time overhead kick. The Argentine scored twice at St James' Park, his header and acrobatic finish earning a vital point, and his heroics seriously spared Frank's blushes.
Dressing room unrest is reportedly growing, with reports suggesting players are confused by Frank's constant tactical tinkering.
Summer signing Xavi Simons symbolises Frank's struggles. The £55 million playmaker has started just six league games, relegated to the bench for crucial fixtures despite Spurs' creative drought, and former defender Ramon Vega has accused Frank of "changing his mind every two seconds."
Frank apparently retains board backing until at least new year, but improvement must arrive quickly.
January reinforcements remain crucial, with FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa heavily linked alongside Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, who has a tantalising £65 million release clause in his contract which will be active next month.
If Spurs cannot win the race for Semenyo amid interest from Man City, then RB Leizpig's Yan Diomande is believed to be an alternative, with Sky Switzerland's Sacha Tavolieri reporting they've already held advanced discussions on the player's side.
Tottenham given Rodrygo boost as agents work on Real Madrid exit
Now, according to TEAMtalk and journalist Graeme Bailey, the north Londoners have been given a boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid star Rodrygo.
It is believed that Tottenham have emerged among the Premier League clubs that Rodrygo would consider joining, with his representatives actively working to secure a January departure from the Bernabeu.
The Brazilian has seen his situation deteriorate dramatically since Xabi Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti over the summer, becoming the most high-profile casualty.
Only four of his 15 appearances this season have exceeded 45 minutes, with Rodrygo regularly deployed as an impact substitute and falling behind Arda Güler in the pecking order.
Intermediaries representing the 24-year-old are working diligently to identify potential destinations, with Arsenal and Liverpool already engaged in discussions.
Rodrygo himself has made clear he would welcome moves to Man City, Man United, Chelsea or Tottenham too, though currently only Arsenal, Liverpool, City and Spurs are actively monitoring his availability.
Real value him between £70-79 million, and the Spanish giants ideally want to retain Rodrygo until the summer, when Nico Paz's expected return will likely accelerate his departure.
It isn't an easy deal to do by any means, with Spurs potentially needing to break their transfer record whilst fending off elite competition from their rivals.
However, there is little doubt this would be a statement move by the Lewis family as they look to usher in a new era post-Daniel Levy.