Tottenham could be about to head back to Bodo/Glimt in the January transfer window after their Champions League tussle on Tuesday night.
The Lilywhites battled back from a two-goal deficit in the second half to snatch a crucial point and avoid an embarrassing defeat inside the Arctic Circle.
Micky van de Ven’s header gave Tottenham hope, before a late own goal from Jostein Gundersen completed the comeback following some heavy pressure.
Thomas Frank could have been forgiven for wanting to erase all memory of the Norwegian side after the major scare that they gave to his team, but he could be set to head back there to pull off a transfer raid after some cryptic post-match comments.
Tottenham could eye Jens Petter Hauge deal in January
Tottenham made hard work of their clash with Bodo/Glimt, as the hosts made life difficult for their visitors and moved the ball with plenty of intensity.
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They largely dominated the majority of the 90 minutes and had their Premier League opponents penned into their own third during several passages of play, especially in the first half.
However, their impressive display was topped off by a sprinkling of genuine quality from Jens Petter Hauge, who netted a sumptuous brace for his side.
The winger was electric all evening, but produced two finishes from the very top drawer, which ultimately came within a whisker of earning his team all three points.
Frank was full of praise for the 25-year-old after the game, and even revealed that he previously tried to sign him during his reign at Brentford.
“He (Hauge) was fantastic,” the Spurs boss told Norwegian outlet TV2.
“I actually tried to sign him for Brentford a long time ago, it was good to see him again. I knew he was good and today he was exceptional.”
The Lilywhites’ chief was then quizzed on whether Hauge would be a potential target for his new club this winter, to which Frank replied: “You never know what the future holds.”
Frank understandably chose to keep his cards close to his chest in regards to a move for Hauge, but it would certainly be no surprise, given the impact that he had on the game, and the boss’ failure to rule it out.
Jens Petter Hauge would be an interesting signing for Spurs
Frank and Tottenham are blessed with several exciting options in the wide areas, but Hauge would certainly be an intriguing potential addition for them this winter.
The Norway international came through the youth ranks at Bodo/Glimt, before leaving for AC Milan in 2021.
Spells with Eintracht Frankfurt and Gent followed, before he returned to his homeland in 2023-24.
He notched 22 goal contributions for Bodo/Glimt last term, and already has 15 to his name so far this season, including five from four Champions League games.
His opportunity in the Premier League ultimately didn’t materialise under Frank the first time around, but he may be presented with that chance once again in the near future.
Hauge is now in the prime of his career, and if Tuesday’s evidence is anything to by, then he certainly has the quality to be a useful option in England.