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Tottenham Preparing Bid to Sign 'One of the Most Underrated Players' in Premier League

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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.

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Shock Name In Frame To Replace Thomas Frank As Tottenham Boss

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The uncertainty over Thomas Frank's future as Tottenham Hotspur manager that lingered at the end of last year has only deepened at the start of 2026.

It all comes after a promising start to the season in which the future looked bright for Spurs after appointing the former Brentford boss to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked following Tottenham's Europa League triumph in the wake of a dismal 2024/25 Premier League campaign. Frank was brought in as a calming influence for a team that wasn't living up to its potential.

But, in recent weeks, Frank's squad has resembled the one that finished in 17th place last season, as defensive issues and errors have proved costly since the team's downward spiral began in late November.

Tottenham's downfall has triggered suggestions that Frank's time at the club could end soon. Frank only has eight wins in 31 games in charge, while the club sits in 14th place through 21 games in the Premier League.

With Spurs showing little signs of life, GIVEMESPORT breaks down the candidates most likely to succeed Frank in North London.

There's no shortage of high-profile candidates being linked with joining Tottenham in the event that club officials pull the trigger and sack Frank.

Zinedine Zidane is one of the more intriguing and attractive names. But a flutter on the four-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid could be a waste given that bookies have only given Zidane 33/1 odds of being appointed.

The Frenchman's old La Liga rival and Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone, as well as England coach Gareth Southgate, Frank Lampard, David Moyes, and a host of other familiar names have the same odds as Zidane.

Bournemouth gaffer Andoni Iraola and Brendan Rodgers could be interesting bets at 25/1 odds, but it's hard to picture either one of them taking charge. Iraola is enjoying a solid season with the Cherries and Rodgers is fresh off a controversial departure from Celtic.

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has 16/1 odds of being a shock appointment at Spurs, but the German previously indicated that he wouldn't coach another Premier League team again.

Mere days after getting sacked by Manchester United, Ruben Amorim could be in line for an instant return to the Premier League after being connected with replacing Frank. While it might be tempting for Amorim to return to Portugal, where he managed Sporting CP, the 40-year-old has unfinished business in England and could consider joining Spurs in an effort to repair his reputation. Manchester United are above Tottenham in the table, so a chance to leapfrog the team that fired him might be tempting for Amorim.

Crystal Palace gaffer Oliver Glasner has been one of the top candidates to replace Frank ever since doubts over the Danish coach's future began. Glasner is regarded as one of the Premier League's top tacticians after helping Crystal Palace find stability and securing the Eagles' first major trophy in last season's FA Cup final. Despite Palace's early exit in the FA Cup this season, Crystal Palace are understood to be eager to lock him up to a long-term contract. But Palace have lost momentum in the Premier League, so it's possible that Glasner is considering his options.

Xabi Alonso might not be out of a job for too long. The Spaniard is the bookies' favourite to join Tottenham after he was relieved of his duties as Real Madrid manager. Reports suggest that Tottenham officials opened talks with the coach shortly after his dismissal. Alonso rose to prominence as a coach during his spell at Bayer Leverkusen, in which the club ended Bayern Munich's dominance to win the Bundesliga title. However, his struggles in Spain this season were well documented, and the club's defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup was seemingly the last straw for Madrid officials.

This would be a bit out of left field, with the former Barcelona player and manager never having managed in the Premier League before, but he, unlike some of the other choices, is available right now and would not cost Spurs anything to bring in. He was successful at Al Sadd in Saudi Arabia before winning La Liga with Barcelona in 2022/23 and left the role in 2024.

Pochettino would be the romantics' choice. He has always spoken about having unfinished business at Spurs and that he would one day like to return. He is one of the favourites to take over from Frank at 4/1, but Tottenham would have to wait to bring him on board. Pochettino is a summer arrival given he has a job to do at the World CUp 2026 with the USA. His contract with the USMNT ends after that, so he would be free in the summer.

Out of nowhere, Tottenham legend Robbie Keane has emerged as the leading contender to take over from Franbk, should he be sacked. Keane has not managed in England either, but has had an incredible start to life as a manager in Europe. He led Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Israeli league title in 2023/24 and then the Hungarian title with Ferencvaros in 2024/25 where he is still the manager, having guided the club to the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League too. The returning legend would be a popular choice.

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Tottenham Eyeing Xavi as 'Strong Contender' to Replace Thomas Frank

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is under severe pressure in his role as manager after yet another disappointing result in the Premier League - and that could reportedly see Spurs look to tempt Xavi Hernandez to the dugout.

The Danish gaffer saw his side surrender a lead against relegation-bound Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with the Clarets scoring either side of half-time after Micky Van de Ven's opener from a corner routine.

Whilst Spurs rescued a last-minute equaliser, it's still a poor result against a side destined for the Championship and that could see Xavi come to the helm.

Report: Xavi Hernandez 'a Strong Contender' for Tottenham Interest Amid Poor Results

The report by Spanish outlet Fichajes states that Xavi is a strong contender for a new role in the managerial vacancy world - with Tottenham potentially looking for a new gaffer given Thomas Frank's poor run of form.

Spurs are beginning to 'question his direction' after some incredibly inconsistent form in the Premier League, the latest of which saw them only snatch a draw against struggling Burnley via a last-minute Cristian Romero header at Turf Moor.

Although they avoided defeat, it did little to squash any doubts over the Dane's tenure as boss, and the report states that Spurs now understand that their project needs a change.

As such, Xavi Hernandez's availability is gaining traction within the north London outfit, with the club aiming to 'breathe new life' into their dugout.

His name has been circulating more frequently in the capital city, with Spurs appreciating his modern approach and experience at the top-level with Barcelona.

After his time managing the Blaugrana, Xavi is now a free agent and therefore open to approaches. His knowledge of European football being a huge advantage for Spurs, who are just one win away from reaching the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

Xavi's Style of Play Would Suit Spurs Much More

Xavi would bring a bigger importance on ball retention and a possession-clad 4-3-3 style of play, straying away from the pragmatic approach that Thomas Frank continues to use, which has had little effect so far on domestic soil.

There is no doubting that Frank is a good manager, but he's just not been able to get any run of form going since a promising start in August.

Xavi would be an absolute coup for Spurs, given that he's had interest from the likes of Manchester United and more in the past after being praised for his 'beautiful' style of football.

Especially given where the Lilywhites sit in the Premier League table. If they can get a deal done for the Spaniard, it could see them hit the heights they found under Mauricio Pochettino.

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Thomas Frank Must Be Sacked After Spurs Fans Send Clear Message

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The win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League was a stay of execution for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur, but that is all it should have been.

There is real familiarity between Ange Postecoglou's last season in charge and this first one for Frank in N17 - good in Europe, but awful domestically and with injuries galore.

Back-to-back wins for West Ham - one of them against Spurs last week - has closed the gap between Frank's side and the relegation zone. There are just eight points between the Lilywhites and the dreaded bottom three now.

Tottenham Fans Voice Anger Towards Thomas Frank

A good performance against struggling Burnley did not yield three points on Saturday. A Cristian Romero header in the 90th minute rescued a draw at Turf Moor and the fans once again voiced their displeasure in the direction of Frank.

'Sacked in the morning' chants were also joined by 'we want Frank out' chants. The team were booed by the visiting fans at the end - something which has become the norm for Tottenham games this season - and it feels like the relationship is completely broken.

According to football.london's Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold, Frank's relationship with the supporters "seems irretrievable and if that's the case, it's difficult to see how much longer Tottenham can continue along his path".

Gold also stated in the aftermath of the Burnley draw that were Daniel Levy to still be in charge, Frank probably would have been sacked long ago and it's hard to disagree with him.

Daniel Levy Would Not Have Stood For This

Levy was ruthless when it came to managers and did not suffer fools. Those in power at Tottenham right now appear reluctant to make a decision that it feels like 90% of people connected with the club see as the right move.

Spurs have tough fixtures against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal to come in the Premier League, after their final Champions League league phase fixture with Eintracht Frankfurt.

It may well be that that midweek clash in Europe is the last of Frank's miserable tenure. A clean break, at the break of the Champions League, seems like the perfect time.

But, it would beg the question of why it's taken so long.

Tottenham will have gone through another transfer window, bringing in players that a new manager might not want. And if the break is made, who do Spurs bring in? There are better options available in the summer - Mauricio Pochettino, whom the fans also chanted about at Turf Moor - being one. An interim manager may be required - Ryan Mason is out of work again - and it would be classic Spurs to bring in a new assistant head coach for Frank in John Heitinga, to then place him in caretaker charge within weeks.

Thomas Frank Does Not Deserve Such Anger

Frank is one of the most likeable, affable, decent managers around and the anger towards him from the Tottenham supporters seems entirely untoward. But he has been put in this position by the club not making a decision sooner. They have let it get to this but the time is right for everyone to part ways.

There is a real disconnect between the club and their supporters right now and Frank is not entirely to blame for the predicament Spurs find themselves in. He was, in hindsight, the wrong choice for the role given the football he played at Brentford that has translated to north London.

The manager - or head coach - is always the fall guy though and Frank's reign has to fall in the coming days or there will be metaphorical riots.

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Fabrizio Romano Drops New Thomas Frank Tottenham Sack Update

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It feels a little bit like one step forward, two steps back for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur, who is back under scrutiny in north London.

The pressure eased on Frank somewhat during the week when Spurs produced a slick display in the UEFA Champions League to beat Bundesliga high-flyers Borussia Dortmund.

That victory put them fourth in the Champions League league phase table and secured at least a knockout play-off clash. But while things are going well in Europe, the same cannot be said for Tottenham's league form, which continues to stutter.

Frank Sends Message to Tottenham Fans

Spurs were 13 points clear of the Premier League relegation zone little over a week ago, now that gap is down to just eight following defeat to West Ham and Saturday's draw with Burnley - two teams in that relegation zone.

Speculation around Frank's future has been rife for much of the season, with Spurs regularly booed off the pitch following performances in the Premier League.

Matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have also failed to hit capacity as supporters have voted with their feet. Fans were heard chanting 'we want Frank out' and 'you're getting sacked in the morning' during the game at Turf Moor.

Frank delivered a message to the fans in his post-match press conference. He said: "I think the message to the fans, as I've said the whole time, is that we're working very hard to make sure everything is going in the right direction and we'll keep doing that."

Thomas Frank Back At Risk

Tottenham face Eintracht Frankfurt away in Germany on Wednesday in their final Champions League clash to try and secure a top eight to automatically qualify for the last 16 and avoid the need for a play-off match. The likelihood is that Frank will remain in charge for that, but the result at Burnley has caused further doubt.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano delivered an update on the Tottenham boss' future.

He said: "For sure it's a complicated situation for Thomas Frank after the win against Borussia Dortmund to soften the pressure during the week, he's now back at risk, so let's see what's going to happen for the future of Thomas Frank.

"Of course it's going to be a busy, busy week - the last week of the transfer window and Tottenham to decide on their manager and many things to assess."

The Managers Who Could Replace Frank

Spurs have been linked with a number of managers in the past few weeks, with the likes of Xabi Alonso and Xavi being mentioned. Oliver Glasner was talked about as a potential replacement, following his Crystal Palace outburst, although the Eagles now expect the Austrian to see out his contract until the end of the season.

At the end of the 2025/26 campaign, Spurs will potentially have their pick of managers, with Andoni Iraola, Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel, as well as Glasner, all out of contract.

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Tottenham Star Planning Exit Unless Thomas Frank Gets Sacked

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Mathys Tel is pushing to leave Tottenham Hotspur and will only reconsider his stance if the club sack Thomas Frank, according to a new update from Sky Sports Germany journalist Kerry Hau.

The Frenchman had been linked with an exit in the January transfer window at the end of 2025, with starts limited under the Danish manager in recent months.

Those rumours had quietened in recent weeks with the £30m star starting four successive matches for Spurs, but he was then removed from the North London club's Champions League squad for their remaining fixtures against Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.

Tel Wants Out at Tottenham

According to Hau, posting on X in the hours leading up the game against Dortmund, Tel is now planning his exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Sky Sports journalist says that the only thing that would make the 20-year-old perform a U-turn on his desire to leave would be if Frank was dismissed by the Spurs hierarchy.

That decision might not be too far away and a defeat against Dortmund on Tuesday night would leave Frank in a difficult position, coming off the back of a disastrous 2-1 defeat at home to London rivals and relegation-threatened West Ham United at the weekend.

Spurs lie 14th in the Premier League table themselves and they will be without Tel as their injury-ravaged squad come up against the Bundesliga giants on Tuesday.

The French forward is said to be 'frustrated' by the omission and has instructed the club that he would like to leave on loan in this window, according to a separate report.

Tel Attracting Interest From Many Clubs

According to Hau, Paris FC are the strongest suitors for the former Bayern Munich player as things stand, but he also has interest from other French clubs, with teams from England and Spain also interested in the youngster.

One move that has been ruled out for Tel is a return to the Bundesliga, with a move there currently off the table.

Manchester United looked to be in pole position to sign the Frenchman - who wanted to move to Old Trafford - one year ago, but they couldn't agree a deal with Bayern and he moved to London instead.

Where Will Tottenham Look if They Sack Frank?

The recent appointment of John Heitinga as assistant to Frank gives them an immediate interim option should the Dane leave after the Dortmund game.

In terms of longer-term options, Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be a candidate, according to GIVEMESPORT sources, although he is unavailable until after the World Cup as he leads the USA at their home tournament.

Pochettino has claimed in recent months that he would 'love' to return to the Premier League, and he is still thought fondly of by supporters of the club.

Roberto De Zerbi and Andoni Iraola, of Marseille and Bournemouth respectively, could be two other options for Spurs, along with two recently out-of-work managers in Xabi Alonso and Enzo Maresca.

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Tottenham Have Top Target To Replace Thomas Frank And Challenge Arsenal

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Arsenal may have inadvertently told fierce rivals Tottenham the best manager they should sign as Thomas Frank's replacement to get them challenging at the top of the Premier League table, if the Dane is sacked this week - Roberto De Zerbi.

Rumours are swirling that Frank's position as Spurs head coach is becoming untenable after Saturday's Premier League defeat to West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs have lost nine of their 22 Premier League games this season - six of those defeats coming at home - and sit 14th in the table, ten points clear of the relegation zone.

Thomas Frank Has Tottenham Belief

Frank is preparing his team for the visit of Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night and came out fighting during his pre-match press conference.

"I know it’s part of the media circus and the only focus I have is to do everything I can for us to win tomorrow against Dortmund," he said.

"I’ve said it many times and I’ll say it again – as long as we win football matches and make sure we do that, and win enough of them, then everyone will support us.

"I'm not in doubt [that I can win the fans back]. I think you can say in this game, you always need to show resilience."

There is a groundswell of opinion within the fanbase that Frank's time is up and following the defeat to the Hammers on Saturday, internal talks took place in the boardroom at Tottenham to discuss his position.

Names In The Frame To Replace Thomas Frank

Plenty of names have been linked with replacing him - Oliver Glasner and Xabi Alonso chief among them given the news around their futures this week. One man who has been linked in the past but not so much this time around is former Brighton boss De Zerbi, although he was named as a 'top target' for Spurs earlier this month.

The Italian has Marseille in third place in Ligue Un just past the halfway stage of the season and in a good position to qualify for the play-off round of the UEFA Champions League as well.

He has been linked with a return to the Premier League on a number of occasions since departing Brighton in 2024, with Manchester United looking at him as they seek a permanent manager in the summer.

But Tottenham could do a lot worse than making a move for him either now or in the summer, according to fierce North London rivals Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta Thinks De Zerbi Is Right For Ethan Nwaneri

The Gunners, much to the anguish of the Tottenham supporters, are flying high at the top of the Premier League table this season and look well on course to win the title for the first time since 2004. They are seven points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa with 16 games of the campaign to go.

News emerged on Tuesday morning that manager Mikel Arteta was prepared to let teenage star Ethan Nwaneri make the loan move to Marseille before the January transfer window closes, to team up with De Zerbi.

The Athletic's transfer guru David Ornstein explained the reasons behind a potential move in his Deal Sheet piece.

Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi has held positive talks with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Nwaneri, with the Italian and his style of play a prominent factor in the Ligue 1 side being favoured by their Premier League counterparts.

Marseille's style of play has been seen as perfect for Nwaneri to hone his craft before returning to Arsenal to play in Arteta's system as he improves.

De Zerbi had Brighton playing free-flowing, attacking football that was easy on the eye before moving to France a year-and-a-half ago and has a big supporter in Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola described De Zerbi as "one of the most influential managers" while he was in charge of the Seagulls.

Speaking in 2024, Guardiola said: "He's brave, it doesn't matter which opponent he faces, he wants to impose his game, the process he does in the build-up, they are just exceptional.

"I think he's the perfect person to be in the world of football because his teams are so attractive. Always when I'm sitting at home I like to watch it and when I'm his opponent I suffer!

"I am pretty convinced I am right in what I am saying: he is one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years. There is no team playing in the way they play. It’s unique."

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Micky van de Ven Refusing to Sign New Tottenham Contract Until Frank Leaves

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Micky van de Ven is refusing to sign a new Tottenham Hotspur contract until a new ‘elite’ manager replaces Thomas Frank, according to journalist Deal Jones.

The Dutch defende is believed to have delayed talks over a new deal amid Spurs’ dismal season under Frank, with the club lingering in 14th place in the Premier League.

Jones claims Van de Ven could be tempted by interest from rival clubs after the season, with Liverpool credited with genuine admiration for the 24-year-old, while Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on the situation.

Frank’s future at Spurs has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, but the Dane is expected to remain in charge for their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Tottenham Risk Losing Micky van de Ven

According to Jones, Tottenham face losing Van de Ven if their campaign is not salvaged, as he has been unconvinced by the project under Frank so far:

“Tottenham risk seeing their fears of losing Van de Ven intensify unless a new elite manager is in place by next summer.

“The Dutch defender has not yet agreed a new deal and is believed to have delayed the issue while Thomas Frank has been in charge.

“He has been one of the few players to show spells of consistency and decent form this season, but Tottenham face losing him if their season is not salvaged as he has been unconvinced by the project.”

Spurs are believed to have started drawing up potential replacements for Frank in recent weeks amid their disappointing domestic campaign.

The Lilywhites were knocked out of the FA Cup earlier this month and have failed to win their last five games across all competitions.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Frank’s Premier League average points-per-game record of 1.23 is the worst of Spurs’ last eight managers.

Since the start of November, Frank’s side have picked up just two wins in the Premier League from 13 matches, beating his former club Brentford and Crystal Palace.

Spurs Facing Van de Ven Crisis?

With Van de Ven’s £112,000-a-week contract running until June 2029, Spurs are still in a strong negotiating position if any clubs end up calling for the Dutch defender after the season.

However, his reported reluctance to pen a new deal could raise concerns in north London, particularly considering he has been one of the most consistent players this season.

The 24-year-old has six goals from 29 appearances in all competitions, ranking second only to Richarlison, who has eight – a remarkable return for a centre-back.

Spurs will get a sense of how their defence may look without Van de Ven on Tuesday, with the defender set to miss the Borussia Dortmund game through suspension.

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Tottenham Eyeing Move to Sign 'Complete' Premier League Midfielder for Thomas Frank

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, according to reliable Merseyside reporter Paul Joyce.

Spurs appear to be in the market for a new midfielder, despite already bringing in Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid earlier in the January transfer window. Tottenham's injury troubles might accelerate their plans to add further bodies in the middle of the park, with Joao Palhinha the latest player to suffer a fitness blow.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been ruled out for an extended period, leaving Thomas Frank short of options in midfield. Spurs are also without the likes of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, who are alternative, more attacking options for Frank. As a result of their injury woes, we could see them dip further into the market this month.

Tottenham Eyeing Liverpool Midfielder

According to journalist Joyce, who is one of the most reliable reporters when it comes to transfer news on Merseyside, Tottenham are one of the teams interested in signing midfielder Jones. Joyce has hinted that Jones might be feeling that it is time to become more of a guaranteed starter as well, perhaps opening the door for Spurs to make a move to secure his signature.

The English midfielder, described as 'complete' by Arne Slot, is undoubtedly one of the best up-and-coming players in the Premier League, but with Liverpool regularly spending big, he's far from a guaranteed starter. Tottenham could certainly be in the market for another midfielder despite the arrival of Gallagher, considering their current injury struggles, while the north London club are also battling in the bottom half of the Premier League table, meaning reinforcements might be necessary to turn things around.

It's an Important Window for Tottenham

It's an incredibly important January transfer window for Tottenham, and they desperately need to get things right. For a club of their stature, they can't be competing in the bottom half of the table, and although manager Frank takes a portion of the blame, the board need to back him with new additions to help bolster the squad.

If Spurs fail to qualify for Europe this season, it could have huge financial implications on the club, and will also hamper their efforts to sign elite-level players in the future. A change of manager might solve things, but reinforcements will also be hugely beneficial.

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£150,000-a-Week Star Likely to Leave Tottenham in Summer Transfer Window

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Tottenham Hotspur may well be back in the transfer market for a new striker in the summer, according to journalist Alasdair Gold - with the journalist believing that the club won't be looking to get a permanent deal over the line for Randal Kolo Muani in the summer.

Spurs landed the Frenchman on loan in the summer from Paris Saint-Germain, having impressed at Juventus last season with eight goals in 16 Serie A games, but he's yet to score in the Premier League in 14 outings.

Two goals in the Champions League have hardly helped his case too much, and according to Gold, the club won't sanction a permanent move for the Frenchman due to his poor presence in the area.

Gold: Kolo Muani 'Almost Certainly' Won't be Kept on By Tottenham

Speaking on his personal YouTube channel, Gold claimed that /, due to his poor goal record and his lack of striking ability as an out-and-out striker.

Gold said: "He's labelled as a striker, but my goodness, if you watch his play around the box, you'd struggle to see him throw himself at anything like a natural striker would,

"At this point in time I cannot see a world where Spurs are making his deal permanent, unless there is an incredible turnaround the rest of the season for him."

Kolo Muani, who earns £150,000-a-week at Spurs, has excelled in France and Germany, scoring goals aplenty for Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain in his home country as well as 26 goals in 50 games for Eintracht Frankfurt. But he hasn't quite cracked the English code and Spurs may be on their way to securing another recruit to replace him.

Tottenham Have a Massive Problem in Terms of Goalscoring

Dominic Solanke turned out to be Harry Kane's replacement after the latter joined Bayern Munich in 2023, though he's also not been on the scoresheet this season due to injury.

It's been down to Richarlison to notch the bulk of Tottenham's goals, and the next best are Micky van de Ven, Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Cristiano Romero on three each.

That needs to be redefined for next season, regardless of who the new manager is, given the poor form under Thomas Frank. It's been a dreary run of form for the past 18 months for Tottenham in the Premier League under both the Dane and Ange Postecoglou, and a lack of goalscoring threat has highlighted that massively. It's a huge issue that the Lewis family need to fix immediately.

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