Tottenham have been tipped to strike a 'similar deal to Jack Grealish' in January as Thomas Frank edges closer to his first winter window at Spurs.
Tottenham make January plans with a forward the priority
The Lilywhites are preparing to make attacking reinforcements their primary objective during the January window, with media sources confirming significant funds will be available for the right target as Frank seeks solutions to his struggling side's creativity issues.
Co-sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange will be drawing up a list of potential options spanning both domestically and abroad, if they haven't already.
Reports suggest Spurs are more likely to pursue a wide forward rather than a central striker when the window opens, with Dominic Solanke slowly coming back to full fitness and Randal Kolo Muani starting to find his feet.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has emerged as a very strong candidate to join the north Londoners.
The Ghanaian winger has been sensational this season, bagging six goals and three assists in 13 Premier League appearances for the Cherries so far this term.
His ability to threaten from both flanks, combined with his blistering pace, makes him ideal. The possibility of Mohammed Kudus on one side and Semenyo is pretty tantalising in itself, as is the 25-year-old's £65 million release clause, which will be active early next month.
If Spurs do opt to sign a centre-forward in January, all signs point towards FC Porto's Samu Aghehowa as their top target.
The 21-year-old Spanish international has seriously impressed in Portugal following his £15 million move from Atlético Madrid in 2024, scoring six goals across all competitions this season after his 27-goal haul last term.
Standing at a towering 6 foot 3, Aghehowa offers the physical presence and aerial threat Tottenham currently lack, though Porto president André Villas-Boas has publicly stated the forward is "not for sale at any price in winter," with the club demanding at least £68 million for his services.
All that being said, the media remain adamant that a new attacker will arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month, but a box-to-box midfielder also cannot be ruled out amid Yves Bissouma's uncertain future.
The Mali international is yet to play a single competitive minute under Frank, largely due to injury, but it is worth noting that Spurs were open to offers for Bissouma in the summer.
Tottenham will entertain bids for the 29-year-old once again in January, but if they can't find a suitor they'll activate the one-year extension option in his contract to prevent a free transfer next year (The Mail).
If Bissouma does leave in the winter, Frank will need a replacement, and Atlético Madrid's Conor Gallagher is available.
Tottenham tipped to strike Grealish-like deal for Conor Gallagher
Spurs did hold a serious interest in the England international before his switch to Atlético, with Diego Simeone's side informing Gallagher that he can leave in January.
That is according to former Spurs scout Bryan King, who also believes that Tottenham could well sign Gallagher on loan in a 'similar deal' to Grealish at Everton.
King also thinks that the 25-year-old would 'jump' at the chance to move there, even despite his Chelsea connections.
"He’s been told by Atletico that he’s not part of their plans," King told Tottenham News.
“Spurs should have signed him when he left Chelsea, that was their biggest mistake.
“If he becomes available either on loan or on a permanent deal, he would certainly do well.
“By the time they get him in, there’s a fair chance that Maddison will be back, and I think when they’ve played for England together over the years, they’ve always done well.
“That kind of quality, you’ve got to be looking for. I think he would jump at coming back because of next year’s World Cup.
“I think he’ll come back on loan, a similar deal to Jack Grealish at Everton, but I would pay £30m for him, if Atletico would agree to that.“
Gallagher has made 70 appearances for Atlético since his 2024 move, scoring six goals and racking up another six assists.
He's been in and out of Simeone's eleven this season, and with the 2026 World Cup looming, he'll be keen to battle his way back into Thomas Tuchel's thinking.
The dynamic midfielder would offer a different option to the likes of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur in front of the back four, and he can play more offensively too.
Capable of pitching in going forward, signing Gallagher on loan would be a very astute bit of business.