Given the lowly Premier League standing of 14th at present, it’s crucial that Tottenham Hotspur make key additions to aid Thomas Frank in quest for success in the role.
The Dane has only achieved a 35% win rate across all competitions to date, which has no doubt played a huge role in the Lilywhites’ dismal season in England’s top-flight.
Injuries have no doubt played a part, with the forward line now desperately lacking depth after recent injuries to the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison.
The midfield area could also become depleted should things take a turn for the worse, with Rodrigo Bentancur joining James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines.
However, the hierarchy’s recent business in the market could soften the blow, with the board forking out a hefty sum of money for their latest senior addition.
Why Spurs spent £34m on Conor Gallagher this January
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Spurs had won the race to land Atlético Madrid star Conor Gallagher, with the Englishman returning to the Premier League after an 18-month absence.
At one stage, it appeared Frank’s men would lose out to Aston Villa, but the £34m fee forked out for his signature appeared to have clinched the deal in the Lilywhites’ favour.
Such a move has handed the manager the experience and quality he’s craved in recent weeks, with his stats from the current campaign highlighting his quality.
Gallagher has thrived in possession in 2025/26 so far, as seen by his tally of 92% passes completed, with 4.1 of his attempts per 90 going into the final third.
Such numbers showcase his incredible ball-playing ability, which would hand another super orchestrator in possession, which could aid Frank’s possession-based system.
However, without the ball is where the former Chelsea star has made a name for himself, as seen by his superb tally of 3.4 tackles won per 90 this campaign.
The aforementioned tally puts him in the top 15% of all players in LaLiga, which further reaffirms his quality at regaining the ball for his side when they are under pressure.
The figures listed make him the perfect box-to-box option for the manager in North London, which could allow him to finally ignite his career after a dismal start to his stint at the helm.
The Spurs star who is already another Gallagher
As previously mentioned, the Spurs midfield does possess some serious quality, but the injury setbacks have massively halted Frank from finding out his best three-man partnership.
The hierarchy have spent big money on such an area in recent years in an attempt to make the club competitive in the Premier League, but so far it’s been to no avail.
Frank will no doubt be hoping he’s given more time to achieve such success in North London, with Gallagher a player who could certainly help the Dane in his quest.
After such a move this window, the 25-year-old will no doubt be a regular starter in the months ahead, but the biggest question will be around who should start alongside him.
The player the Dane should utilise in such a position is Archie Gray, with the youngster a player who can massively impact the club in a positive way for many years to come.
Like Gallagher, the hierarchy forked out a pretty penny for his services, subsequently paying Leeds United a reported £40m for his signature in the summer of 2024.
Last season was his first in North London, but he largely had to operate in numerous unnatural roles during such a campaign due to various injuries in the backline.
Ange Postecoglou often started the 19-year-old in a centre-back and full-back role, with only a handful of his senior appearances coming in his familiar central midfield position.
However, the 2025/26 season has seen the Englishman return to the midfield department, as Frank has started to show faith in the teenager to succeed.
Such a decision has been a blessing in disguise for Gray, with the youngster producing numerous impressive figures that have made him a talented an option as Gallagher.
He’s featured in 11 Premier League games so far this campaign, even netting his first senior goal in the narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace back in December.
However, his underlying stats also showcase his talents, which has led to the youngster receiving high praise from numerous credible sources in recent months.
Gray has completed 86% of the passes he’s attempted, whilst also completing 33% of his attempted crosses - subsequently ranking him in the top 20% of all players in the division.
He’s also completed 50% of the dribbles he’s attempted, whilst making 1.2 interceptions per 90, leading to Ben Mattinson dubbing him a “future £100m” footballer.
Other tallies, such as 3.9 ball recoveries per 90 and 0.9 shots per 90, demonstrate his incredible box-to-box nature, which could make him as impressive as Gallagher in the years ahead.
The prospect of the pair operating alongside one another in North London could make the side a force to be reckoned with, but it’s down to Frank to get the best out of the duo.
If they can replicate such numbers alongside one another, their investments could turn into potential bargains, with Gray a player who could certainly command a staggering fee given his tender age.