Tottenham are planning to back manager Thomas Frank with a bold January transfer swoop which would smash their winter spending record, according to a new report.
Tottenham target attacking signings amid creativity struggles
Spurs' inconsistency and lack of creativity has been there for all to see since the Dane replaced Ange Postecoglou, with north London rivals Arsenal compounding their struggles by putting them to the sword on Sunday.
Frank's side failed to get anywhere near troubling David Raya often enough, bar Richarlison's stunning goal of the season contender from half way, which can be put down to a moment of individual brilliance out of nowhere.
Xavi Simons, who was brought in as the Lilywhites' statement new playmaker signing last window, has struggled to make a consistent-enough impact in the final third with James Maddison out for most of 2025/2026 due to an ACL injury sustained in pre-season.
Dominic Solanke remains out injured as well as he continues his very slow recovery from an ankle problem, which required minor surgery, with Dejan Kulusevski also still unavailable.
Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani returned to the matchday squad against Arsenal following their recent injuries, but co-sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange are apparently keen to bolster Frank's forward line.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has dominated headlines ahead of the January window, following news of his £65 million release clause which can be triggered right after the turn of the year.
Spurs are contenders for Semenyo in light of this contract revelation, while other reports suggest that FC Porto striking sensation Samu Aghehowa is a 'dream' target for Tottenham as well.
Now, according to TEAMtalk, Lange and Paratici are plotting a very bold double-swoop for both men.
Tottenham plan record-shattering January swoop for Semenyo and Aghehowa
As per their information, Tottenham want to sign Semenyo and Aghehowa in January, and they're prepared to spend a whopping £145 million to make that happen.
This ambitious swoop would 'shatter' their previous January spending records, but given the club's lack of real menace going forward, a source claims that Frank has made his wish for more firepower "crystal clear".
Spurs' manager also views both Aghehowa and Semenyo as 'perfect' additions to his frontline, believing they can provide both quality and a real injection of pace to help exploit opposition defences.
Semenyo, who has contributed six goals and three assists for Bournemouth this term, stands out as one of the Premier League's most in-form attacking stars right now.
The Ghanaian's direct style and ability to terrorise defenders on the left flank has attracted strong interest, with Liverpool also monitoring his situation closely.
Porto's Aghehowa, meanwhile, represents the clinical finisher that's been missed from Frank's squad this term.
The 21-year-old Spain international has been sensational this season, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances thus far and 27 goals in 45 appearances last term.
Aghehowa was once on the verge of joining Chelsea before he pulled out of a move to Stamford Bridge, but Enzo Maresca's loss could be Frank's gain.
Porto value their prized asset at £80 million — the value of his release clause — and are reluctant to sell mid-season, though a bid matching his clause will force their hand.