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Tottenham are looking to revive their summer interest in AS Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche in a bid to sign a new attacker for Thomas Frank.

Akliouche was one of the players Spurs targeted before signing Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani towards the end of the summer window.

Complete the sentence: I would like to see Tottenham sign ________________ as the club’s new winger…

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Now, following the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace and Mohammed Kudus’ injury, Spurs are looking to sign a new attacker.

Akliouche is very highly rated in France and could be the perfect option for Thomas Frank’s squad, even as a long-term investment.

Tottenham have revived their interest in Maghnes Akliouche

Tottenham Hotspur have started to revive their interest in signing Maghnes Akliouche this month, according to Miguel Delaney.

Right now, Frank’s future at Tottenham is uncertain; therefore, the North London club may be cautious about signing new players.

However, the French youngster is seen as a wider part of the project at Spurs, and he could quite easily fit into the next manager’s plans, should Frank be sacked.

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Speaking about the situation, Delaney said: “Tottenham Hotspur are reviving their summer interest in Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.

“They do want to sign a wide forward in this window. They want to freshen up their attack a bit for numerous reasons. Obviously, they’ve been stale up front, they’ve had a lot of injuries there.

You choose: Tottenham should _________________ Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move…

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“You need to look at performances and where they are on the table, too, as well as I suppose the general approach of Thomas Frank’s side.

“Interestingly, I’m told this would be a signing that would be more about, wider strategy rather than necessarily entirely fixed to Thomas Frank’s tactics, given the risk of uncertainty there.”

Tottenham could send Randal Kolo Muani back to PSG

One of the big losers from the arrival of Akliouche is Kolo Muani, who could end up being sent back to Paris Saint-Germain.

The 27-year-old has struggled to make much of an impact since his switch from the French giants and has been used more as a left winger.

“If they were to be able to do a deal, they would be open to letting Randal Kolo Muani go, who maybe hasn’t yet worked out as expected. But yes, Spurs do want to sign in that area,” added Delaney.

Tottenham could be in the market for a new manager soon amid Thomas Frank’s struggles at the helm.

Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso, and he is someone who is now on the market, potentially open to a job in the Premier League.

The Spaniard impressed at Bayer Leverkusen before he returned to his former club as the head coach, but it was not a move that panned out well for him.

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Charlie Austin delivers verdict on Xabi Alonso joining Tottenham

Alonso spent years in the English top flight as a midfielder for Liverpool, and has been linked with the Reds in the past.

Before Arne Slot took over the reins at Anfield, there was clamour for Alonso to be given the job.

Discussing his future on Sky Sports, Charlie Austin was asked about him potentially taking over the reins at Spurs if Thomas Frank is sacked.

😠 Fill in the blank: I blame ________________ for Tottenham’s shocking form!

Thomas Frank, injuries, the board or a combination of issues?

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However, Austin does not see that happening and was dismissive about the Spaniard even considering a move to North London.

He does not see Tottenham in the same conversations as some of Europe’s super clubs and only sees Alonso joining them if he sees them as a stepping stone, as he did with Bayer Leverkusen.

Austin said: “With Tottenham, I still don’t understand how Tottenham get into the same conversation as clubs like Bayern Munich, Man City, Liverpool.

“They are not exciting enough. Tottenham is not in that category anymore.

“So I don’t see what he would see that would excite him to go to Tottenham other than he goes there and looks at it like: ‘They are similar to Bayer Leverkusen, so maybe I can change around.’

“They’re not the juggernaut of clubs that we’ve mentioned.”

Why Alonso would be the perfect manager for Tottenham

Spurs have always been known as a team that plays fluid and attacking football, which is why pragmatic appointments in recent years have not worked.

Fans want a manager who integrates the youth, plays high-energy and aggressive football that gets supporters on the edge of their seats.

This is precisely why Mauricio Pochettino is so well-liked at Tottenham, even though he did not win any silverware there.

Alonso will stick to the same principles as the Argentine did, and also improve a lot of the young players at Spurs.

If backed well, he could drive the club to success, and if the structure improves behind the scenes, he may see no reason to leave.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a big move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most exciting young talents.

The 19-year-old has been flying in the Bundesliga this season and has attracted interest from several major European clubs.

Finish the sentence: Yan Diomande would be Tottenham’s best signing since _______________

The Ivorian secured his first professional contract back in January 2025 and impressed so much at Leganes that Leipzig quickly snapped him up.

He could now be on the move yet again, with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool both considering moves for him this month.

Tottenham ready to back Thomas Frank with Yan Diomande

Tottenham have made it clear to Thomas Frank that they will back him in January and are ready to move for Yan Diomande, according to Alan Nixon.

Spurs are prepared to top any offers made for the teenager, with Liverpool the other club showing a strong interest in him.

The North London club believe that he would be a good investment for the future, but also that he could have an immediate impact.

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Any deal for Diomande is expected to surpass the £40 million mark, and Tottenham seem prepared to do that as they look to back their manager.

Frank is under pressure at Tottenham, but for now, the Lilywhites look intent on backing him, with Conor Gallagher and Souza also set to be signed.

Tottenham have agreed a £36 million deal for Gallagher, who could make his debut for the club next weekend against West Ham United.

Finish the sentence: After Conor Gallagher, Tottenham still need to sign a ____________

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Meanwhile, Tottenham remain confident of signing Souza from Brazilian club Santos to provide cover for Destiny Udogie.

It’s set to be a hectic month at Hotspur Way, with the North London club working on several targets, and Diomande could soon be added to that list of deals.

Yan Diomande could be Tottenham’s most exciting signing since Tanguy Ndombele

Diomande could actually become Tottenham’s most exciting signing since Tanguy Ndombele all the way back in 2019.

Many Spurs fans will scoff at that statement, but at the time, Spurs beat off major competition to land one of Europe’s best midfield talents.

Ndombele only showed glimpses of his promise in North London, but things never quite worked out as planned for the Frenchman.

This time around, Spurs will be hoping that if they could pull off a deal for Diomande, his fortunes would be very different.

Tottenham will be forever indebted to Ange Postecoglou for the work he did to bring the Europa League to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, in the same season, Tottenham could only muster a 17th-place finish in the Premier League and the North Londoners got extremely lucky that relegated Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich were so desperately bad.

The form showcased in the Europa League couldn’t save Postecoglou and although he quickly got another Premier League chance with Nottingham Forest, it must hurt that he wasn’t afforded more time by the board.

Now, with Tottenham trying desperately to improve under Thomas Frank, the football club has done something else that will perhaps leave Postecoglou feeling pretty frustrated.

Ange Postecoglou will be really annoyed at Tottenham transfer

Although Postecoglou can look back on his time at Tottenham with some fondness, even if he feels that he didn’t get quite enough time.

Harry Kane’s departure coincided with Postecoglou coming to the club, and during his first season in charge, he did relatively well with the resources at his disposal.

Tottenham are set to sign Conor Gallagher in the coming days, and that must really rankle with Postecoglou, who tried desperately to get him to North London only to find himself not being backed by the board.

Gallagher is set to join Tottenham after a solid spell with Atletico Madrid, and during a World Cup year, he will have a big point to prove to Thomas Frank.

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With Daniel Levy now having sailed off into the sunset, perhaps Postecoglou will be left wondering what might have been had he got the chance to work under the current Tottenham board.

Fill in the blank: Conor Gallagher is a ______________ signing for Tottenham…

Is he actually what Spurs need right now?

Gallagher can help Thomas Frank keep his job

Gallagher perhaps doesn’t fall under stellar signings, but it’s fair to say that he’s a proven Premier League performer who should add some heart and determination to the team.

The 25-year-old has a lot of experience for a player of his age and he should arrive capable of lifting the team in both the Premier League and the Champions League this season.

Ultimately, Postecoglou didn’t do well enough with the tools at his disposal and although he had a lot of injuries, a large number of those were down to his rigorous training demands.

Only time will tell, but with Frank struggling to cling to his job, Gallagher might be just the sort of player who can provide an injection of quality to buy him some more time.

Mathys Tel could leave Tottenham Hotspur on loan during the January window as the forward is frustrated at his situation in North London.

Tel joined Spurs during the 2025 January transfer window; however, things have not quite gone to plan for the Frenchman in the capital.

Fill in the blank: During January, Tottenham should _____________ Mathys Tel…

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One of the player’s key concerns about his time in North London is his lack of minutes, having made just seven starts all season.

The 20-year-old is keen to make the French squad for next summer’s World Cup, and he is open to leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month.

Mathys Tel wants to play as a striker for Tottenham

Aside from his limited game time, Mathys Tel is also frustrated by the fact that he is not being used in his favoured role as a striker at Tottenham, according to Florian Plettenberg.

The French youth international has spent most of his time playing on the left for Spurs, but he is keen to play in a more central role.

This season, he has featured in the number nine role on eight occasions and also played at left wing in eight matches.

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Paris FC are now working on a deal to bring him back to Ligue 1 and are using the number nine role as one of the key selling points.

Fill in the blank: Mathys Tel’s best position for Tottenham is _________________

However, Spurs are currently blocking all loan moves for the youngster, given the fact that they are already short in terms of attackers.

Tottenham sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace earlier this month and also lost Mohammed Kudus to a bad injury until at least March.

Tel really impressed against Aston Villa in the FA Cup and perhaps Thomas Frank now needs to give him more of a chance in the team.

Tottenham want to sign another winger, even if Mathys Tel remains

Following the arrival of Conor Gallagher and Souza, Tottenham are now looking to bring another winger to the club, according to Paul O’Keefe.

Given their troubles at right wing, that could now become the priority this month, with Wilson Odobert having to cover that position against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

The Lilywhites are having a busy month, and they are showing no signs of slowing down just yet.

Atletico Madrid supporters are delighted by the prospect of receiving £36 million from Tottenham Hotspur for Conor Gallagher.

The North London club look set to pull off a shock deal to bring the 25-year-old back to the Premier League during the January transfer window.

Fill in the blank: Conor Gallagher is a ______________ signing for Tottenham…

Is he actually what Spurs need right now?

Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury means he is set to miss at least three months, which has prompted Spurs to accelerate their activity in the January transfer window.

Tottenham have now gazumped Aston Villa in the race for the England international, and he is due to undergo his medical at Hotspur Way on Tuesday.

Gallagher was a player who became quite popular in the Spanish capital, but Atletico’s fans are rather pleased with the fee Spurs are paying.

Atletico Madrid fans celebrate selling Conor Gallagher to Tottenham

Atletico Madrid fans are celebrating the fact that the club has managed to convince Tottenham Hotspur to pay around £36 million to sign Conor Gallagher.

Gallagher, whom Mauricio Pochettino loved, was keen to leave the Wanda Metropolitano this month in search of more game time.

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The 25-year-old has played 27 times for the Spanish club this season, although his actual minutes have been sparse, and he is keen to impress Thomas Tuchel ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Tottenham are now the club bringing him back to the Premier League, and Atletico Madrid supporters have taken to social media to discuss the deal.

One fan said: “Mateu Alemany just made 40 million euros for Gallagher, covering up Bucero’s mistake last summer. Masterclass.”

“The sale of Gallagher enters the top three biggest Atleti scams after Joao Felix and Jackson Martinez,” added another.

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A third fan said: “Getting 40 million euros in cash on the spot from Conor in this market would be Alemany’s first top-tier move.”

There was yet more delight over the deal: “This is why buying an Englishman is worth it. Even if he plays the worst football you’ve ever seen, those Prem clubs will pay insane money anyway.”

Finally, another added: “If we get 40 million euros for Gallagher, Tottenham will become a friendly club.”

The reaction from Atletico’s supporters should worry Spurs, highlighting the fact that he has regressed since his move to the Spanish capital.

Tottenham want to sign a winger after Conor Gallagher

Following the arrival of Gallagher and Souza, Tottenham are keen to sign another winger, according to Paul O’Keefe.

Having lost Mohammed Kudus to injury and sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, Spurs definitely need more firepower in attack now.

Tottenham fans will certainly be delighted as James Maddison posted a video of himself on the field on social media.

Maddison ruptured his ACL in a pre-season game against Newcastle in August, which ruled him out for nine months.

He is currently in rehab and aims to return to first-team football to help Tottenham in what has been yet another challenging season.

Tottenham have desperately missed James Maddison this season…

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James Maddison spotted in Rafael van der Vaart jersey

Maddison is active on social media and does his best to be engaged with the Spurs faithful.

Recently, he posted a video that the fans will surely love, in which he was seen wearing a Rafael van der Vaart jersey.

The England international was spotted undergoing drills as he was in individual training, working on football-specific movements.

He practised his dribbling and feints before shooting into any empty net.

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Tottenham fans undoubtedly will be delighted, as despite his slow movements, he is still on the training pitch and does appear to be getting back to his sharp on-the-ball techniques.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham most need to focus on signing a __________________ in January?

🤔 Which position must Spurs target?

When is Maddison expected to return for Tottenham?

Looking at the video Maddison shared, he does appear to have lost a significant amount of muscle in his knee, and major work will be needed in the gym to get back to a level for him to return to Premier League football.

He surely will not be back in full first-team training before April and it is a stretch to expect him back before the end of the season.

If he shows significant progress in the next couple of months and his timeline is accelerated, then he could come off the bench in the final few weeks of the campaign.

However, it is fair to state that Maddison will not play the full 90 minutes of a game in the 2025/26 season.

What has Thomas Frank said about Maddison?

Thomas Frank issued an update on Maddison at the start of December and stated that the 29-year-old was still in the early stages of his recovery.

The Dane also stated that there was no specific timeline, as there is a long way to go for the attacking midfielder.

He said: “It’s very early stages. It’s still a long-term injury, so it’s good to see him out there, but very early stages.

“There’s no specific time frame. It will be a long time, unfortunately, before he’s available.”

Tottenham are working hard behind the scenes to try and add new recruits to the squad during the transfer window.

Brennan Johnson has already joined Crystal Palace, whilst Mohammed Kudus has been ruled out until April with the injury he sustained recently.

Creative players will be the order of the day for this transfer window, but when it comes to the summer transfers, defensive recruits might be necessary, too.

Doubts have been raised over whether Micky van de Ven will sign a new contract and now, it seems as though a new central defender could be in the offing in the summer.

Tottenham monitoring Tiago Gabriel

According to reputable transfer journalist Rudy Galetti, Tottenham are going to rival Newcastle for the central defender, with a move likely in the summer.

Tottenham aren’t the only club looking to try and snap him up in the summer with Everton and Crystal Palace both making enquiries to land him during the current transfer window.

Gabriel signed for Lecce from Estrela Amadora in January 2025 and has become one of the top centre-backs in Serie A during his time with the club.

The defender has made 23 appearances for the Italian club this season, scoring once and actually proving better than Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes in the air.

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Who Scored shows that Gabriel wins 3.9 headers per game on average, with the Gunners star only managing 2.9 per game during the current campaign.

Tottenham need to focus on stellar recruits in the summer

Although Spurs are 14th in the Premier League table, they are among a clutch of clubs where a little run of good form could see them climb the table very quickly.

Thomas Frank knows that the fans are becoming a little bit restless and the challenge for the head coach is to ensure that wins are secured against West Ham and Burnley to buy him some time.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham most need to focus on signing a __________________ in January?

🤔 Which position must Spurs target?

Gabriel could prove to be a very useful signing in terms of improving the squad depth and at 21, he’d definitely be considered as one for the future.

If Spurs are truly going to become a force to be reckoned with once again in the Premier League and in Europe, however, it’s vital that stellar recruits remain the priority for the transfer window in the summer.

Tottenham and Aston Villa are among the clubs linked with Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Since leaving Chelsea in 2024, Gallagher has struggled to become a first-team regular for the La Liga giants.

Conor Gallagher has been linked with Spurs…😯

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He could now be back in the Premier League a year-and-a-half later, as competition is rife for his services.

Tottenham step up interest in Conor Gallagher

According to Football London, Spurs have stepped up their interest in signing the England international.

They have been long-term admirers of Gallagher and even looked to sign him before he left Stamford Bridge in 2024.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham most need to focus on signing a __________________ in January?

🤔 Which position must Spurs target?

Thomas Frank wants a new midfielder at Tottenham, and the former Chelsea player is someone he admires.

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Atletico are open to letting Gallagher leave, but will only sanction a permanent sale and do not want to let him leave on loan.

Villa have already made an offer for him a week ago, and Spurs have now made their move by opening informal talks over the weekend.

What has been said about Gallagher?

Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino worked with Gallagher during the Argentine’s one year as Chelsea manager.

He shared a good working relationship with the English midfielder who contributed immensely to his system, in and out of possession.

Pochettino said: “I think he is a player with a great commitment to the team. He is always trying to compensate in every situation, in offensive and defensive situations. It’s priceless to have a player like him.”

Diego Simeone, his current manager, also had similar things to say about his work rate and adaptability to a new league.

He said: “When we think of him, we think of his youth, energy and intensity in the game. He also strikes the ball very well.

“It’s never easy for players coming from England to adapt to the Spanish championship, to the language … He has competed very well in different places and in positions where he doesn’t feel more comfortable.

“He will evolve, he has room for growth. He is very intense in offensive and defensive play, he brings a lot to us.”

BBC pundit Gareth Crooks was also impressed when he watched Gallagher putting in a shift for Chelsea against Fulham back in 2023.

He wrote: “Nothing prepared me for the way Gallagher performed at Craven Cottage.

“The newly installed Chelsea captain didn’t just cover every blade of grass but also played with a maturity that justified the role.”

Tottenham Hotspur will be in the market to do some transfer business before the January window slams shut.

Brennan Johnson has already joined Crystal Palace and with Mohammed Kudus now injured until April, some creativity is required in Thomas Frank’s squad.

Spurs are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table, and with participation in the FA Cup coming to an end on Saturday, a trophyless season looks likely for 2025/26.

It does appear as though some more players could leave the club before the transfer window closes, however, with another of Frank’s players now linked with the exit door.

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel wanted by Paris FC

According to the Daily Mail, Paris FC and a host of Bundesliga clubs are now trying to land Tel before the transfer window closes next month.

The 20-year-old has scored three goals in 14 Premier League appearances this season, but he’s not really been able to hold down a regular place in Frank’s team.

Tel has started just five games in the Premier League and has showcased that he’s capable of playing anywhere across the front three.

Ultimately, Tottenham will perhaps feel that they need better players in their squad capable of scoring more goals, and perhaps Tel will depart this month.

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Harry Kane praised Tel previously, suggesting he was a ‘great guy, really hard-working and full of potential’, having played with him at Bayern Munich.

Spurs should seriously consider Tel sale

Although Spurs originally signed Tel as a player with bags of potential and the future in mind but he’s failed to really nail down a place in the team.

Spurs have to start signing tried and tested options and given how the last two seasons in the Premier League have panned out, future potential needs to go out of the window a little bit.

Fill in the blank: During January, Tottenham should _____________ Mathys Tel…

Would you send Mathys Tel on loan or keep him at Tottenham?

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has been linked with Tottenham and if Spurs can sell Tel to fund that type of addition, it would be ideal for the squad and the rest of the season.

Tel hasn’t been awful since coming to Tottenham, but he’s not exactly shown that he’s capable of scoring goals on a consistent basis and letting him leave could prove ideal.