Tottenham Hotspur could hand boss Thomas Frank more money to spend in the coming weeks, despite their poor form - with GIVEMESPORT being told that Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche is on their radar.
Spurs spent big in the summer, landing the likes of Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Randal Kolo Muani and more in a bid to give Frank a huge helping hand to his Tottenham spell.
That hasn't quite happened. Despite sitting third after nine games, with five wins to their name by that point, Spurs have only won two games out of 12 in the Premier League since. It's that sinking feeling again and, as a result, Frank may look to new recruits.
Maghnes Akliouche to Tottenham is 'One to Keep an Eye On'
Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's 'Market Madness' podcast, journalist Sessions stated that if any winger was to come in, Akliouche would be their top target - although Tottenham would only pay a maximum of around £43million to land the 'insane' France international, as opposed to the £60million that Monaco desire. Sessions said:
"I think, probably the one that I feel like it's going to happen this window or maybe in the summer, it feels like Maghnes Akliouche actually is one to keep an eye on.
"Spurs were interested in the summer. I mean, Monaco kind of expected him to be sold in the summer. €70million (£60.7million) price tag, I think, put a few clubs off.
"And because they couldn't sell, they actually sort of struggle to reinvest and boost their squad like they'd hoped. But I think Monaco are ready that he is going to be leaving at some point.
"And although he's not a left midfielder, he's somebody that can play on the right, is left-footed, can come inside and play in the 10 as well as the left.
"He feels like, if Spurs are going to sign anyone this month, that they're probably going to be looking at someone like that.
"[Akliouche] is a really good player, but he's not going to be €70million. I think his price is going more close to €50million (£43.3million), which is generally where Spurs are doing their business - even though there has been a change and Daniel Levy has left.
"I don't think you're going to see Spurs spending £70-80million just yet, especially not in January. But I feel like if they're going to sign anyone this window, and they're going to be a wide player, it's probably going to be Maghnes Akliouche."
Tottenham's Winger Transfer Record Has Been Far From Ideal in Recent Years
Tottenham do need to be careful in the winger market. The club have brought in a lot of wingers in recent years, with very few having success in north London.
Son Heung-min has left the club after years of service, whilst Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison have somewhat shown they have a place at Tottenham throughout their spells.
However, the likes of Bryan Gil, Arnaut Danjuma, Manor Solomon, Timo Werner, Ryan Sessegnon and Brennan Johnson have all departed the club without completely stamping their mark at the club, and the jury is still out on Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel.
It's been an area that Spurs have largely struggled in recent years, ever since the days of Son and Lucas Moura, and they will be hoping that Akliouche can change that if he is the chosen man to come into their ranks.