Tottenham are wrapping up deals quickly in the January transfer window, with another new signing set to join Conor Gallagher imminently.
Spurs active in January transfer window amid injury crisis
Gallagher joined the Lilywhites this week in a £35m deal from Atletico Madrid, with a strong end to the Premier League campaign likely to cement his place in England's World Cup squad.
Thomas Frank has been forced to deal countless injuries throughout the season, and the former Chelsea midfielder is extremely durable - he has never missed a game through injury in his professional career.
Frank reaffirmed the club will not rush into short-term solutions this month despite Richarlison becoming the latest man on the treatment table.
“Richy unfortunately has got a hamstring injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks,” the manager said ahead of Saturday’s visit of West Ham.
“Hey, it is what it is. We are in the market, as I said many times, to see if we can improve the squad, but it needs to be something that will improve the squad short and long term. It needs to be that decision.
“It can’t only be for the next four months. We need to think bigger picture as well, but of course, we know that we are a few offensive players down.”
Sources have confirmed the Lewis family are planning a big summer, and Spurs are set to wrap up a signing for the future in the coming days.
Santos already spending Souza money with star set to join Spurs
Indeed, reports in recent days revealed Spurs have agreed a £13m deal to sign Santos defender Souza, who was pulled from his side's squad ahead of their first match of the season last weekend.
Fans had become concerned by the length of time which has passed since the fee was agreed however, even prompting memories of past failed deals for Brazilian players such as Willian and Leandro Damião.
But the Brazilian press, via Sport Witness, now claim Santos are so certain a deal is done they are already setting about spending the money, using the funds to pay off their debts in an effort to avoid sanctions from FIFA.
The iconic Serie A outfit have been battling relegation and financial problems in recent years, and Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has confirmed Tottenham's transfer fee will be a big help.
“The effort is always to balance the debts. We already paid R$ 130m in transfer bans in 2024, and others were avoided through agreements. Arouca didn’t even agree to talk to Santos, who even sent a representative to Portugal.
“It’s worth remembering that this [João Basso] debt, like all the others (debts) pending at FIFA, is not from our administration, but from previous administrations.”
South American football expert Tim Vickery has already given Spurs fans insight into what to expect from their new left-back, who has already impressed in senior football at just 19 years of age.
"Terrific business, I like it very much," Vickery told talkSPORT. "He's a good left-back, physically strong, skilful, good footballer, can defend can attack."