The January transfer window may have come and gone, but Tottenham Hotspur could still dip into the free agent market to give them a much-needed boost as they look to avoid relegation
Tottenham Hotspur could turn to the free agent market to address injury issues currently haunting them for the latter stages of 2025/26.
The Lilywhites are currently without 11 first-team players as a result of various problems spanning from pulled hamstrings to ruptured ACLs, with absentees clearly having an issue on Spurs' performances on the pitch. As things stand, Spurs currently sit 16th in the Premier League standings, just five points clear of the relegation zone.
As the club look to appoint a new head coach following the dismissal of Thomas Frank - who was sacked on Wednesday morning after a lacklustre run of form - the board could also opt to scour the market for late reinforcements for their final 12 Premier League fixtures.
While Raheem Sterling looked to be available for a move following his Chelsea exit, the former Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City star has instead joined Feyenoord, linking up with Robin van Persie's side until the end of the season.
Here, football.london breaks down a number of stars who currently are without a club and could potentially be a good fit for Spurs...
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Ryan Kent
A Liverpool academy graduate who never really saw a chance to thrive in the Premier League, Ryan Kent made a name for himself with Rangers between 2019 and 2023 - helping the Glaswegian giants to a Scottish Premiership and a Scottish Cup apiece in an era largely dominated by Celtic.
A four-year deal with Fenerbahce followed, although he lasted just a year with the Turkish titans before his contract was mutually terminated. While Kent enjoyed a season-long stint with Seattle Sounders in 2025, he has been a free agent since January. A pacey left-winger with fast feet, Kent could be exactly what Spurs need to bolster their attacking line.
Jesse Lingard
With James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski all out of action at present, Spurs could also look to bolster their engine room for the second half of the season. He might be 33 and into the twilight years of his career, but Jesse Lingard could still be a viable option in the short term.
Out of contract since cutting ties with FC Seoul in December, the midfielder has already proven he has Premier League quality thanks to successful stints with Manchester United, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest.
While his age come as a slight concern, Jordan Henderson has continued to put on plenty of POTM-worthy performances with Brentford at 35, while 33-year-old Granit Xhaka has arguably been Sunderland's signing of the season.