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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made contact to appoint former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, and they need to secure his signature as soon as possible before it's too late.

Thomas Frank is under serious pressure after yet another disappointing result at the weekend. Spurs failed to beat struggling Burnley, who are sitting in the relegation zone of the Premier League, making it five games without a win in England's top flight.

Burnley have failed to win in their previous 14 Premier League games, but Spurs still failed to secure three points, and it took a last-minute Cristian Romero equaliser for the north London club to rescue a draw. The latest result has surely mounted more pressure on Frank at Tottenham, and it appears the capital club are already exploring other options for the dugout.

Tottenham Must Hire 'Genius' Manager Immediately

According to reports, Tottenham have made contact with the representatives of former Real Madrid manager Alonso ahead of a potential move. The Spanish manager, described as a 'genius' by Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez, has been out of work since being sacked by Madrid earlier this month.

With Alonso now available, Tottenham need to make a move to secure his signature before it's too late. If Spurs don't act quickly, they could miss out, with a host of other clubs likely keen on the former Liverpool midfielder if they also decide to make a change in the coming days or weeks.

Tottenham are in danger of failing to qualify for any European competition, and they need to make a change before things get worse. It doesn't get any easier for Spurs, with a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League this week, before games against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and then Arsenal in the Premier League.

Alonso a Huge Frank Upgrade

Frank has achieved plenty as a manager in terms of what he did with Brentford, but there's an argument to suggest he's not got what it takes to manage a higher-level club, especially one competing in Europe. Alonso has managed and played at some big clubs around Europe, even winning the Bundesliga while going unbeaten.

What Alonso achieved during that season with Bayer Leverkusen, beating Bayern Munich to the title without even losing a game, can't be understated, and there's no doubt he would be a huge upgrade on Frank if they can get him in.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a shock enquiry to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, who wants to leave this month, according to TEAMtalk.

Zirkzee, who has been described as 'elite' by Como scout Ben Mattinson, has struggled to make an impact during his time at Old Trafford. In the summer transfer window, the Red Devils brought in Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha, who have all been preferred in the centre-forward role over Zirkzee at times this season.

Spurs could be in the market for a new striker in the coming days, with Richarlison currently out injured, and Randal Kolo Muani's future uncertain. Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Juventus have made contact over a potential move for the French striker, who has failed to live up to expectations since joining the north London club.

According to TEAMtalk, Zirkzee's camp are hopeful that he can secure a move away from United this month. It's claimed that Tottenham have made contact with the Red Devils to discover his availability, while Zirkzee is hoping to play regular football in the second half of the campaign, especially with it being a World Cup year.

Spurs are said to be monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to make a move if he becomes available before the end of the January transfer window. As it stands, United are holding firm, but it will be interesting to see if there is any movement before the market closes next week.

With United flourishing without Zirkzee at the moment, who is currently injured, Michael Carrick might consider sanctioning a sale over the coming days, especially if they receive a significant fee for him.

Zirkzee Not the Answer for Tottenham

Zirkzee has struggled to live up to expectations since his move to the Premier League, and there's little reason why he would suddenly hit the ground running if he joined Tottenham. Spurs have struggled to create and score goals this season, and there's certainly no guarantee that Zirkzee would be the answer.

An opportunistic loan move, which is relatively risk-free, might make a little bit of sense, but it's not the kind of signing that's going to excite the Tottenham supporters. As we edge closer to the end of the January transfer window, Spurs are still yet to replace Brennan Johnson, which could be the bigger concern.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Wolves defender Hugo Bueno, as they look for an alternative to Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs were closing in on a deal to sign Robertson from Liverpool last week, but the Merseyside club pulled the plug due to a lack of defensive options. Tottenham were believed to be willing to pay a fee in the region of £5m for the Scottish international, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Liverpool were in talks to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell with Roma, but for now, Liverpool have decided to stick with the option they've got, rather than allow Robertson to depart. It's back to the drawing board for Spurs now, who are clearly in the market for a new left-back before the end of the January transfer window.

Tottenham Eyeing Another Left-Back

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in Wolves left-back Bueno. The Midlands club are likely to demand a fee in the region of £20m for the left-back, while other Premier League clubs are also believed to be keen.

The Spanish left-back has been a regular for Wolves in the Premier League this season, playing a total of 20 times. Bueno has a contract at Molineux that will run until 2028, while the £20m valuation is likely to be if they suffer relegation down to the Championship this campaign.

Bueno is believed to be tempted by the prospect of joining a higher-profile club, and particularly one pushing to qualify for Europe. Spurs might have to turn things around if they want to secure his signature in 2026 after a disappointing start to the season.

Improvement Imperative for Spurs' Recruitment

Tottenham will, of course, be desperate to turn things around in the coming weeks and months, and it's going to be imperative if they want to attract a higher calibre of player in the future. As it stands, Spurs are competing in the Champions League after winning the Europa League, but they are on course to fail to qualify for European competition.

As it stands, Thomas Frank's side are sitting in 14th position in the Premier League table, 10 points off the top four. They are still in with an outside chance of qualifying for Europe, but they've certainly not been good enough so far this campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur are aiming for even more signings beyond the £50million they have already spent in the January transfer window, according to reports - and that has seen them launch an enquiry for Paris Saint-Germain star Kang-in Lee over the last few weeks.

Spurs have already signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid this winter for £35million, whilst young Brazilian full-back Souza has joined from Santos to bolster the club's youth ranks - alongside major links to Andy Robertson from Liverpool.

However, ENIC and the Lewis family aren't content there, preparing to back Thomas Frank with more signings to turn their poor Premier League form around, and that could see them push hard to land Kang-in Lee from PSG in the coming days of the window.

Report: Tottenham See Kang-in Lee Enquiry Rejected by PSG

The report by TEAMtalk states that Spurs have seen an enquiry for Kang-in Lee knocked back in the past month, with Paris Saint-Germain making it clear that the South Korean star won't be leaving the Parc des Princes.

Spurs are thought to be 'actively searching' for an attacking star who can operate off the left wing, or across the front line of their attack.

And, although they have landed upon the likes of Kenan Yildiz, Rodrygo, Ademola Lookman and Savinho among others, Kang-in Lee is still seemingly their top target given his 'game-changing' qualities.

The South Korean is one of PSG's standout creative players, but with a host of players ahead of him in the pecking order, Kang-in could well decide to move to Spurs for first-team minutes.

He's not started in the Champions League, and has only started 11 of PSG's games in Ligue 1, registering just five goal contributions in all competitions as a result of his lack of minutes.

Spurs already have a good grasp of the South Korean market, having had the nation's best-ever player, Son Heung-min, in their ranks for over a decade. Kang-in could fill the void that Son left after departing for Los Angeles FC over the summer.

Luis Enrique Still Values Kang-in Lee, Squad Players Are Vital

However, PSG are adamant that Lee won't be allowed to leave, with Luis Enrique being a strong admirer of the 24-year-old star, especially his squad status given that PSG will be competing for silverware this season.

The French outfit went top of the league for the first time in almost two months over the weekend after beating Auxerre, and although they were knocked out of the Coupe de France by neighbours Paris FC, they'll still need Kang-in across the season.

That could be a major blow for Spurs, who have seen Thomas Frank struggle for goals this season, and it could impact the Dane heading into the campaign as he fights for his job.

Tottenham Hotspur star Randal Kolo Muani may be on his way out of north London after an uninspiring loan spell in the capital, according to reports - with Juventus being in the market for a shock return for his talents.

Kolo Muani joined Spurs in the summer with a lot of promise, having scored 10 goals in just 22 games for Juventus last season, as well as notching 12 in 44 the previous campaign for Eintracht Frankfurt and Paris Saint-Germain combined.

However, he's failed massively at Spurs, scoring just twice in a 5-3 loss at his parent club in the Champions League - and that could see him move to Italy once more.

Romano: Juventus 'Make Call' Over Kolo Muani on Sunday

The report by Fabrizio Romano, via The Spurs Express, states that Juventus have called about Randal Kolo Muani over the past 24 hours, with the striker having had a poor start to life at Tottenham.

There are two issues with any potential deal, though. Thomas Frank won't want to lose any more players, especially in an attacking sense - and Juventus' relationship with PSG has been described as 'frosty', given the breakdown in summer talks over Kolo Muani, who cost the Champions League holders £65million.

That makes PSG hesitant to negotiate with the Italian giants again, and so it may well be that Kolo Muani stays at Tottenham, even though he's yet to score in the top-flight.

Kolo Muani Has Been a Huge Negative for Spurs This Season

Kolo Muani's shortcomings are likely to be a major reason for Tottenham's poor form in the Premier League.

Kolo Muani has started 11 games in the league, with his first start in a Tottenham shirt coming against Everton in late October, though he has failed to score in any of his 15 appearances in the division.

Playing up front or off the left-hand side, he's been largely ineffective and as a result, was benched against Burnley at the weekend, being an unused substitute for the first time since mid-September.

In fact, with Dominic Solanke starting over him for the first time in the league this season, it was a sure-fire sign to his future - and with youngsters Mathys Tel and Dane Scarlett being preferred to come on instead.

Once Richarlison is back from injury, he is now seen as fifth-choice striker behind the Brazilian, Tel, Solanke and Scarlett. That may change under a new boss, with Thomas Frank being under the thumb after some poor results in the Premier League and in the domestic cups.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to complete one of the deals of the winter, according to reports - with reports suggesting that they have made a mega-money move for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni.

Spurs have already spent close to £50million this winter, landing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, as well as young Brazil left-back Souza from iconic club Santos.

Reports have touted them with a move for Andy Robertson from Liverpool, as well as others in the Premier League such as Curtis Jones. But they could now move for a genuine 'world-class' star in Tchouameni, according to reports - with suggestions that an £87million bid has been made for his talents.

Report: Tottenham 'Make Offer' for Aurelien Tchouameni

The report by Spanish outlet Fichajes states that Real Madrid are once again at the centre of the international transfer market with Tchouameni coming under two offers of £87million.

The 25-year-old ''phenomenon' only joined Real Madrid for around £69million from AS Monaco in 2022, and he has gained experience, importance and stardom in a leading role in the team under both Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso down the years, on a £260,000-a-week contract.

With that in mind, Spurs have shown a clear determination to get a deal over the line for the France international, who has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe. Real Madrid are aware that Tchouameni's talent hasn't gone unnoticed, and as a result, Tottenham have made a move which would shatter their previous transfer record.

ENIC want to take a competitive leap in north London, and believe he would be an 'immediate fit' for their sporting project, sitting alongside new signing and former rival Gallagher in the pecking order to start in their midfield.

Tchouameni has the likes of Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde and Dani Ceballos to contend with in the pecking order at Real Madrid, and a move to the Premier League could see him become one of the leading stars in the division.

Tchouameni's Experiences Would Make Him a Super Addition at Tottenham

Tchouameni came through Bordeaux's youth system, making his debut in 2018, before moving to Monaco in January 2020.

He only spent two-and-a-half years at the club before joining Real Madrid. He's been a regular fixture ever since, with the least amount of league appearances in one season only being the 27 he made in the 2023-24 campaign.

Alongside 43 caps for France, Tchouameni has already achieved a lot in the game, having won nine trophies at such a young age, and that experience would be invaluable for Spurs to blossom with a winning mentality.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to vastly improve one major part of their squad heading into next season, according to reports - with a move for Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar being lined up as they look to shore up a leaky defence.

Spurs have already conceded 31 goals this season, more than most top half teams, and their nine losses in the Premier League from just 23 games is quite the unwanted record.

Their goalkeeping ranks will be looked at alongside their defence, and that could see Svilar targeted for a mega-money move to London after his burst onto the scene in Rome over the past two seasons.

Report: Tottenham 'In the Race' to Sign Svilar, He'd Cost £62million

The report by Sport Witness states that Tottenham were in the race to land Svilar from mid-January, with current goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario being 'of interest' to various Serie A clubs, who he could join in the summer.

Svilar has been 'among the best goalkeepers in Europe', and that led to Roma wanting around €70million (£62million) for the Belgian-born star if he was to be allowed to depart in the January window.

Last season, he had a save percentage of 77 percent and kept the joint-most clean sheets in Serie A, extending his contract until 2030 in the summer, and so it would take a lot of money to prise hm away from the Italian capital.

Chelsea and Bournemouth are thought to be keen, as well as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, and it would be no surprise to see his interest rise across Europe given his recent statistics.

Any move would see Svilar become the third-most expensive goalkeeper in football history, behind Liverpool stopper Alisson Becker and Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has since joined Arsenal - and there would be vast pressure on him to succeed in the top-flight with Tottenham having struggled defensively in recent months.

Tottenham Need an Upgrade on Vicario to Progress

Vicario has been a decent shot-stopper for Tottenham, though when you look at the other goalkeepers in the Premier League, he is not in that bracket.

David Raya, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alisson Becker and Emiliano Martinez have all been superb stalwarts across Europe for the past few years, and Vicario is in the tier below them.

Every statistic on Svilar points to him joining the quartet in the world-class category, having already made 114 appearances for Roma and a further 23 for Benfica during his career, becoming their first-choice over the past two seasons and mounting an unlikely title charge.

Tottenham Hotspur's move to sign Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson is now off, after the Reds pulled the plug on a move, according to Paul Joyce.

Robertson is set to be out of contract in the summer, meaning the Reds have a decision to make on his future. With no new deal seemingly on the table, Liverpool can either cash in now and receive a fee for him, or lose him for nothing later in the year.

Robertson has predominantly played second fiddle to Milos Kerkez this season after the Hungarian left-back arrived through the door from Bournemouth in the summer. With Tottenham in the market for a left-back following an injury to Ben Davies, the north London club decided to make their move for Robertson, but it's all gone wrong.

Liverpool Stop Robertson Completing Move

According to The Times reporter Paul Joyce, Liverpool have now pulled the plug on Tottenham's move for Robertson. The Scottish international now looks set to stay at Anfield after Liverpool told Spurs that they wouldn't be able to consider his departure as things stand due to the current options they have in his position.

Tottenham were believed to be willing to pay a fee in the region of £5m, but a deal for them to secure his signature is now off. The Merseyside outfit were hoping to recall Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell at Roma, but it's claimed that the Serie A outfit were reluctant to cut his temporary move short.

During Liverpool's defeat against Bournemouth at the weekend in the Premier League, Joe Gomez was substituted due to injury, which might have forced their hand in terms of an exit for Robertson, losing another defensive option.

Robertson Might Not be Happy

If Robertson is going to continue playing a backup role to Kerkez in Arne Slot's team, then he might not be best pleased that a deal has fallen through. Thankfully for him, his contract is up in the summer, meaning he will be able to move freely.

Slot has preferred Kerkez on the left-hand side of defence, and it's hardly a surprise if they knew Robertson was going to be leaving at the end of the season. Whether an exit takes place later in the January transfer window remains to be seen, but for now, Liverpool have halted his move to Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur are long-term admirers of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, and his representatives are constantly holding talks with the north London club, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs could be in the market for a new striker in the coming months, with some of their options struggling for various reasons. Randal Kolo Muani is yet to find his first Premier League goal since his arrival on loan, while Richarlison is currently on the treatment table due to injury.

Dominic Solanke is now back in the fold, but he's spent a large portion of the season out injured. Mathys Tel is another option for Thomas Frank through the middle of attack, but the young French forward was recently removed from Tottenham's Champions League squad.

Tottenham Hold Talks for 'Elite' Striker

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham have been in regular contact with the representatives of Juventus striker Vlahovic. The Serbian striker, who has been described as 'one of Europe's elite No.9s' by TEAMtalk journalist Graeme Bailey, is believed to be keen on a move to the Premier League in the near future.

A move in the January transfer window might appear unlikely, simply because Vlahovic is currently out injured. The 25-year-old has been out since the end of November, and he's not expected to return to action until the beginning of March, making a move in the summer more likely.

Before his injury, Vlahovic was regularly involved for Juventus, playing 13 games in Serie A this season. Juventus have Jonathan David and Lois Openda as centre-forward options at the moment, so an exit for Vlahovic wouldn't be a surprise, especially with his contract expiring at the end of the current season. As a result, Spurs could secure themselves a bargain deal.

Vlahovic Deal a Bargain in Summer

A move for Vlahovic in the summer transfer window would make a lot of sense, with the Serbian striker out of contract. Although Spurs would have to pay his wages, it would still be a low-risk, bargain move, with plenty of upside potential.

Kolo Muani is only currently on loan at Spurs, meaning he could leave the club later this year, while Richarlison and Solanke have endured injury troubles. As a result, signing a new striker could become a priority in the coming months, and Vlahovic might be one of the best options on the market, especially if available on a free transfer.

Tottenham Hotspur may not be content with only signing Andy Robertson from Liverpool in the January transfer window, according to reports - with the Lilywhites also thought to be keen on landing Curtis Jones from the reigning Premier League champions.

Spurs have had an indifferent campaign in the Premier League, despite starting well in the Champions League, and that has seen them turn to the market with the signings of Conor Gallagher and Souza.

Robertson has also been touted, but the Merseyside raid may not be done there - with Thomas Frank reportedly being a bid admirer of Jones' profile to come into his midfield ranks.

Report: Tottenham 'Willing' to Make £30million Bid for Curtis Jones

The report by TEAMtalk states that Tottenham are preparing a £30million offer for Curtis Jones, accompanying their bid for Andy Robertson in what could be a double swoop at the Merseyside outfit.

The north London outfit are 'not content' with negotiating for the Scottish defender alone, and are considering a move for Jones, who has been dubbed as 'special' and 'one of the most underrated footballers' in the country.

This would be a move by Thomas Frank, who has a 'clear vision' set out in north London, wanting to raise the team's competitive level with proven Premier League stars. Jones falls into that category, having featured for Liverpool 208 times in all competitions, as well as six times for England's national team.

With two Premier League titles to his name, as well as an FA Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, a Champions League runners-up medal and winning the under-21 Euros with England back in 2023, Jones has a lot of experience for his age.

The 24-year-old fits the bill for the above criteria, and now Spurs are looking to make an initial offer of £30million. With Jones, Robertson's potential departure to Tottenham has opened up the door for various other exits at Anfield, which could pose a real issue going forward for Dutch boss Arne Slot.

First-Team Minutes Could be Vital in Tempting Curtis Jones to London

Jones has evident talent, though he may not be content with his lack of game time at his boyhood club.

The Scouse native only has 10 starts from a possible 23 in the Premier League, missing just two of those with injury, and he's only started in four of Liverpool's seven Champions League outings.

That has seen him become the definition of a squad player, which may all change if he moves to Spurs. They have signed England teammate Conor Gallagher already this window, though the majority of their midfield stars have struggled under various manager and Jones could be the permanent solution in that regard.