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Tottenham Hotspur are anticipating a busy January transfer window and could welcome two or three new signings, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

The Lilywhites are targeting multiple arrivals to boost their fight for European football in 2025 and have already told manager Ange Postecoglou they will do business next month to support him.

According to Romano, Spurs are still exploring options and are actively scouting players ahead of January, with the number of new signings likely to depend on available opportunities:

“They have already told the manager that they will do something. So I expect January to be busy for Spurs.

“I think it could be two signings, maybe three, I'm not sure, but it will depend on opportunities.

“But Tottenham are exploring options, Tottenham are actively working on scouting and following players. So I think for Tottenham it will be a busy month.”

Tottenham were one of the top spenders in the Premier League in the summer transfer window, breaking their transfer record to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and welcoming youngsters Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

However, their ongoing injury crisis has depleted Postecoglou’s squad considerably, with the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Odobert all unavailable heading into 2025.

The Australian tactician was forced to experiment at the back in December, deploying the duo of Gray and Radu Dragusin in central defence for six games, and saw Spurs endure a series of disappointing results.

The Lilywhites have won just once in their last seven games in the Premier League and most recently dropped points in their 2-2 home draw against Wolves on Sunday.

The result saw Spurs remain 11th in the table and 11 points off Chelsea in fourth – Postecoglou’s men are now closer to Ipswich in 18th.

Tottenham will face Newcastle at home in their first test of 2025, before travelling to non-league side Tamworth FC in the FA Cup third round later in January.

Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of European clubs showing interest in Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiu ahead of the January transfer window, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Spurs, alongside Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Roma, have been named as admirers of the Romanian international, who has emerged as ‘one of the most promising full-backs in Europe’ this season.

Ratiu’s departure in January is now considered ‘very likely’ – his €25m (£20.7m) release clause is reportedly affordable for interested clubs, including Tottenham, who are said to have identified the 26-year-old as a potential long-term replacement for Pedro Porro.

Ratiu has been a regular at Rayo Vallecano this term, making 16 appearances in La Liga and registering two goal contributions.

The Romanian moved to Vallecas in the summer of 2023 and had to bide his time for an opportunity in the first team, spending most of his first season on the bench.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ratiu rose through the youth ranks at Valencia but made only one first-team appearance before departing permanently in 2021.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will emerge as front-runners for Ratiu in 2025, considering their extensive options at right-back, including £40m-rated Porro, Archie Gray and Djed Spence.

Ange Postecoglou’s side are expected to make signings in January to bolster their fight for European spots this season and are likely to target reinforcements in central defence.

Injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have depleted Spurs’ backline recently, and they are thought to be eyeing a new addition at centre-back.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, the Lilywhites are considering a move for Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ko Itakura, who will enter the final 18 months of his contract in Germany next month.

Tottenham are 11th in the Premier League following their 2-2 draw at home to Wolves, which extended their winless run in the competition to three games.

Postecoglou’s men have won just once in their last six games in the division and will face Newcastle next in the new year.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is on course to be left disappointed in his attempts to bolster his Hotspur Way squad as chairman Daniel Levy is not keen to increase the budget for the fast-approaching winter transfer window despite falling behind in the race for European qualification, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs showed plenty of ambition in the summer, when Dominic Solanke became the north Londoners' most expensive signing of all-time thanks to completing a £65million switch from Bournemouth, they are in the bottom half of the Premier League following a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Destiny Udogie was also forced off during the stalemate after picking up a hamstring injury - resulting in Tottenham's injury crisis worsening after Postecoglou has also been without the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Guglielmo Vicario during the festive period - but the tactician will not have the opportunity to splash the cash in the coming weeks.

Postecoglou Set for Restricted Winter Budget

Tactician keen to discover if Levy is prepared to be more flexible

Postecoglou is facing frustration in the winter transfer window as it is increasingly likely that he will only be able to spend £25million on reinforcements ahead of the February 3 deadline, according to GMS sources, meaning Tottenham are in serious danger of missing out on leading targets.

The 59-year-old admitted to accepting responsibility for Spurs' slump in form, which resulted in the capital club being booed off by supporters after conceding a late equaliser against Wolves last time out, and he has been eager to take advantage of the opportunity to secure reinforcements.

Although GMS sources have been informed that Postecoglou is still waiting to discover whether there will be any flexibility when it comes to the budget, Levy has never been a fan of spending in January and any business will need to represent good value even though there are fears of missing out on qualifying for a European competition ahead of next season.

Spurs, who have the seventh-highest wage bill in the top flight thanks to forking out more than £2million-per-week to cover salaries, are not in immediate danger of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules and could be active in the market if the hierarchy are willing to increase the funds.

Postecoglou is hoping for influential figures at Tottenham to become more open-minded about improving the squad in the coming weeks, GMS sources have learned, but signs coming out of the boardroom do not suggest that Levy is prepared to dig deep into his pockets for mid-season reinforcements.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has recorded 284 wins over the course of his 535-match managerial career, suffering 154 losses along the way

Postecoglou Prioritising Centre-Back Signing

Central midfielder and wide attacker also wanted in north London

GMS sources have been told that Postecoglou has prioritised luring a centre-back to Tottenham after making plans for the winter transfer window, but he is also keen to acquire a central midfielder and a wide attacker if he has enough remaining in the budget ahead of the February 3 deadline.

Archie Gray, who sealed a £30million move from Leeds United in the aftermath of missing out on promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs, has been forced to fill in at the heart of Spurs' backline due to an injury crisis which has seen Romero, van de Ven and Ben Davies spend time on the treatment table.

Tottenham have been scouting a number of options in defence, midfield and attack in an attempt to pinpoint first-choice targets, but GMS sources understand that Postecoglou is on track to have to dip into the loan market after spending in the region of £25million unless Levy makes a swift U-turn.

When it comes to potential defensive arrivals, GMS sources recently revealed the north Londoners are contemplating whether to reignite their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach's Ko Itakura and Patrick Dorgu, of Serie A outfit Lecce, is among the names at the top of their shortlist.

Tottenham Hotspur keep ‘supporting and trusting’ Ange Postecoglou despite their disappointing first part of the Premier League season, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

The Lilywhites reportedly have no plans to part ways with the Australian tactician at the moment, and are instead targeting new signings in January to boost their depleted squad.

Spurs' 2-2 draw at home to Wolves on Sunday meant the North London side have won just once in their last seven games in the Premier League, where they sit 11th after 19 games, 11 points off fourth place.

However, Tottenham chiefs are reportedly not considering Postecoglou’s departure in early 2025 and are thought to be eyeing opportunities to add new players next month.

According to Romano, the January transfer window is going to be important for Spurs, who have been heavily impacted by injuries in December:

“It’s obviously a difficult situation, but what I’m hearing is that Tottenham keep supporting and trusting Ange Postecoglou.

“The January window is going to be important. Obviously, they need to do something.”

Injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have left Postecoglou short of options at centre-back, where he relied on the duo of Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray in the last six games.

On top of that, the likes of Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Wilson Odobert are also unavailable and dealing with long-term setbacks.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Tottenham are expected to target a new centre-back in January and are considering Borussia Monchengladbach ace Ko Itakura.

Though he has not been pinpointed as their first-choice option at this stage, Spurs have refused to rule out the possibility of launching a formal proposal for the Japan international, who will enter the final 18 months of his contract in January.

Tottenham will face Newcastle at home in their first test of 2025, before traveling to non-league side Tamworth FC in the FA Cup third round later in January.

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has taken to social media to address criticism he's received from his own fans after himself and teammate Brennan Johnson were spotted at Alexandra Palace for Gerwyn Price's last-16 clash against Jonny Clayton in the World Darts Championship. The event took place just hours after Ange Postecoglu's side drew 2-2 with Wolves on Sunday afternoon.

In the match, Spurs rallied from a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead, but Jorgen Strand Larsen's 87th-minute goal secured a late equaliser for the visitors. Johnson gave the north London outfit the lead just before half-time, finding the net from close range in the third minute of stoppage time. The Welsh international was substituted in the 64th minute, making way for Maddison, who struggled to leave his mark on the game.

The result leaves Tottenham in 11th place in the Premier League as they head into the new year, marking their lowest position at this stage in recent memory. Spurs have now gone five consecutive home league games without a win – their longest such run since October 2008, when they endured an eight-match drought. And they also now trail fourth-placed Chelsea by 11 points, with the Blues set to face Ipswich Town in their game in hand.

Maddison Hits Back At Criticism For Attending The Darts

The midfielder took the short 12-minute trip to Ally Pally after another poor Tottenham display

In times of uncertainty, with Postecoglou’s future in doubt and Tottenham struggling to resemble their early 2023-24 form, fan frustration intensifies. While other Premier League clubs have faced backlash over players partying until the early hours after heavy defeats, a small percentage of Spurs supporters felt vindicated in condemning Maddison for attending the darts.

Realistically, the seven-cap England international has been one of Tottenham’s few bright spots in recent weeks, contributing directly to 12 goals in 19 Premier League appearances – despite five of those coming as a substitute. However, this did little to spare him from criticism by his own fans.

Despite criticism pouring in from all sides directed at the 28-year-old, it was an Instagram comment saying, "You taking the p***? The form we're in and you go to the darts? Unacceptable," that caught his attention. Maddison bluntly replied: "Shut up you wally." See the full exchange below:

Tottenham Hotspur have made a €45 million (£37.3 million) offer for Facundo Buonanotte, who is on loan at Leicester City from Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.net.

Buonanotte is enjoying an impressive loan spell with the Foxes and has been a standout performer at the King Power. The Argentine attacking midfielder has bagged four goals and two assists in 18 games across competitions. The Seagulls' loanee is a versatile attacker who can play on the right wing and in attacking midfield.

Spurs could do with bolstering their attacking options amid a topsy-turvy season under the under-fire Ange Postecoglou. Many of his forwards have been inconsistent or underperforming, including Timo Werner, who Postecoglou took aim at earlier in December.

Buonanotte, 20, is an exciting prospect, but Postecoglou might be willing to throw him into the Lilywhites' first team immediately should he make the move to North London.

However, his parent club, Brighton, reportedly won't be willing to easily part with one of the Premier League's brightest stars.

Tottenham May Need To Increase Their Offer For Buonanotte

Brighton are reluctant to sell the Argentine

Buonanotte may have a future at Brighton amid his meteoric rise on loan at Leicester. He joined the Seagulls from Argentine outfit Rosario Central in January 2023 for £10 million, and he was deemed a 'certified gem' at the time.

The Perez-born youngster made 50 appearances for the senior team at the Amex, posting five goals and two assists. However, there was a desire for the exciting prospect to be handed more first-team opportunities, and he made the loan move to Leicester.

It's extremely unlikely that Buonanotte will stay with the Foxes beyond his loan spell as Ruud van Nistelrooy's side are battling to stay in the Premier League—his potential points towards remaining in the English top flight with a top-half side competing for European football.

Tottenham have tracked Buonanotte throughout his stay at the King Power, and their club legend Gary Lineker is a fan. As are clubs from the Bundesliga and Serie A, with RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan also monitoring him.

Postecoglou's Spurs looked to have jumped to the head of the queue with a concrete offer for the player. He has three years on his contract with Brighton.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is contemplating whether to reignite his pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach star Ko Itakura as he aims to overcome a defensive injury crisis at Hotspur Way by taking advantage of the winter transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

The Greek-Australian tactician saw his side suffer a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day and has been left with a lack of options at the heart of the backline ahead of facing Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend as Radu Dragusin suffered an ankle problem in the latest setback.

Archie Gray - who joined in a £30million switch from Leeds United in the summer - has been forced to fill in at centre-back due to Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies being on the treatment table, and Postecoglou is making plans with technical director Johan Lange to secure reinforcements.

Spurs Entertain Possibility of Move for Itakura

Japan international on radar as potential defensive acquisition

Tottenham are beginning to seriously consider rekindling their interest in Itakura, according to GMS sources, and they have refused to rule out the possibility of testing Borussia Monchengladbach's resolve by launching a formal proposal even though he has not been pinpointed as their first-choice recruit at this stage.

The Japan international is preparing to enter the final 18 months of a contract which allows him to pocket in the region of £30,000-per-week, and Spurs are toying with the idea of offering a route into the Premier League for the first time in his career when the transfer window reopens on January 1.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have continued tracking Itakura throughout the campaign after initially looking at landing him in 2023, before an injury resulted in them heading in an alternative direction, and they could up the ante in their pursuit if they cannot pull off a deal for alternative targets.

The north Londoners are not the 27-year-old central defender's only suitors as Napoli and PSV Eindhoven have also been circling ahead of potentially attempting to lure him to Serie A or the Eredivisie respectively, while he has been compared to Spurs icon Jan Vertonghen thanks to his performances.

Postecoglou is aware that there is a possibility of being able to negotiate a cut-price agreement if Itakura snubs the opportunity to commit his long-term future to the Bundesliga outfit, GMS sources have learned, which comes at a time when Tottenham are not poised to be flush with cash as they aim to bolster their squad ahead of the February 3 deadline.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ko Itakura made 13 clearances during Borussia Monchengladbach's 2-1 win over Hoffenheim last weekend

Dorgu Among Postecoglou's Leading Targets

North Londoners making backline reinforcements top priority

GMS sources have been told that Lecce's Patrick Dorgu is among the names at the top of Tottenham's shortlist after they have made the addition of a defender their top priority heading into the winter transfer window, but Postecoglou is in danger of facing an uphill battle for his signature.

The Denmark international's current employers are in a strong negotiating position thanks to his contract - which allows him to pocket in the region of £10,000-per-week - not being due to expire until the summer of 2029, while Spurs are not the only side hopeful of being able to strike a mid-season deal.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Napoli and AC Milan are also in the market for Dorgu, GMS sources recently revealed, and his admirers have been given optimism about their chances of being able to lure him away as there is an acknowledgement that he would find it hard to ignore interest.

Tottenham are threatening to raid Premier League rivals Bournemouth as Illia Zabarnyi is on their radar as an alternative option, GMS sources understand, while Jonathan Tah, Abdukodir Khusanov and Matte Smets - of Bayer Leverkusen, Lens and Genk respectively - are being eyed.

Tottenham Hotspur face competition from London rivals Crystal Palace and West Ham United for Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, according to CaughtOffside.

Fagioli, 23, has been made available for sale amid difficulty earning a place in Thiago Motta's starting XI at the Allianz Stadium. The seven-cap Italy international has started five of 14 Serie A games, and a January departure could be on the horizon.

Several Premier League clubs, including Fulham, West Ham and Palace, have set their sights on Fagioli and intend to start negotiations with Juve. Nottingham Forest is also an outsider in the race to sign the Italian, who has three years left to run on his contract and was previously compared to Spanish playmaker Isco.

However, Tottenham looks to be at the head of the queue, and Ange Postecoglou's Lilywhites are expected to be busy during the winter transfer window amid a disappointing season in North London. His side has struggled for consistency, with Yves Bissouma largely criticised for a haphazard showing in a 6-3 loss to Liverpool.

Tottenham Looking To Beat Palace And West Ham To Fagioli

The Italian midfielder could arrive in the Premier League

Juve are reportedly willing to sell Fagioli for €25 million (£21 million), and Tottenham are best positioned to sign the versatile midfielder. He's known for his creativity but has also put in a shift in defensive midfield when required. This versatility could help Postecoglou as his side has struggled in the middle of the park.

The Old Lady's sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, recently traveled to England to propose the sale of Fagioli to several Premier League clubs. One of those appears to be Spurs, and he's on Postecoglou's wishlist heading into an anticipated busy January.

Fagioli was viewed as a future star in Italian football when he broke onto the scene in 2021, and he was named the best U23 player in Serie A for the 2022-23 campaign. He caught the eye that season with three goals and four assists in 26 Italian top-flight games but he's failed to win over Motta this term.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among 11 clubs showing interest in Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar, according to CaughtOffside. The Parisians are reportedly willing to listen to offers of around €35 million for the Slovakian centre-back.

The 29-year-old earned a reputation as one of Europe's toughest defenders during his playing days at Inter Milan. He made 246 appearances at the San Siro, winning five major trophies, including the Serie A title in 2021.

However, a move to the Parc des Princes as a free agent in July 2023 has frustrated Skriniar as he's lacked game time in the French capital. PSG are willing to cash in on the unsettled Skriniar heading into the January transfer window.

Luis Enrique has only handed Skriniar five appearances in Ligue 1 this term. The problem for Spurs and Newcastle is that the Slovakia captain has several European clubs queuing up for his signature.

Tottenham and Newcastle Must See Off Hefty Competition For Skriniar

The Slovakian is In-Demand

Tottenham are in the race to sign the previously dubbed 'world-class' Skriniar amid a defensive injury crisis the North Londoners are experiencing this season. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both dealing with fitness issues, which has left Ange Postecoglou short of options at the back.

Radu Dragusin has been given opportunities to impress in their absence but failed to make the most of them. If Spurs were to swoop for Skriniar, it's thought that Postecoglou would use him as a rotation option, which suggests that he's counting on Van de Ven and Romero as his starters.

This stance may help Newcastle in their bid to sign the Slovakian, and the Magpies have two players' futures to decide on. Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles' contracts expire next summer, and the Tyneside giants will need at least one replacement if they depart. Turkish giants Besiktas have been eyeing Lascelles ahead of January.

Skriniar is calm about his situation because Spurs and Newcastle aren't the only clubs showing an interest. Arsenal, Aston Villa, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, AS Roma, Napoli and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are also monitoring the centre-back. He has just over three years left on his contract at the Parc des Princes.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to add one or two players in the January transfer window, but they are likely to target young talent rather than established players, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth in a conversation with GIVEMESPORT.

It's been an incredibly inconsistent season for Ange Postecoglou's side so far, picking up some impressive results while also shipping plenty of goals. Their performances have been damaged by some significant injury problems, potentially highlighting a lack of depth in their squad.

Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, and Micky Van de Ven were all missing from the starting XI to face Liverpool, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is also currently on the treatment table. This has forced Postecoglou into using young midfielder Archie Gray in a centre-back role, highlighting their lack of options at the back.

Tottenham Could Add 'One or Two' in January

They will focus on young talent

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Sheth has confirmed that we could see Tottenham are one or two players during the January transfer window, but their approach has been clear of late. The north London outfit are likely to continue targeting young talent, rather than already established players...

"They're still fighting for a top-four finish, or at least a European finish. They're still fighting to get into the top eight, into the automatic qualification spots for the Europa League. They're into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup as well. The FA Cup is to come too, and that's a game against a non-league team, if I remember correctly. So, they'd expect to progress in that competition as well. So they're going to have a lot of fixtures. So maybe, numbers-wise, they might look at January as an opportunity to bring in one or two players, but the approach from Tottenham has been clear. They're not going into the market and buying the established 25/26 year olds anymore. They're going at the other end of the market. The young players with potential, but with that is going to come inconsistency."

Tottenham have heavily focused their recruitment on signing young talent from around the world in recent years, and new additions like that will need time and patience. In the previous summer transfer window, Spurs signed Lucas Bergvall, Gray, Wilson Odobert, and Min-hyeok Yang, among others, with all four players still teenagers.

A Defender Could be a Priority

Van de Ven and Romero are out injured

Van de Ven and Romero being injured has highlighted a key problem area for Tottenham. Radu Dragusin has come into the starting XI, but young midfielder Gray playing in defense isn't ideal. Although Tottenham's recruitment strategy is to target young talents, they could plug a gap in defence with a temporary move for a centre-back.