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Tottenham Hotspur are fans of a young midfielder who is turning a lot of heads in Belgian football, but there is one roadblock they need to overcome.

Spurs have already strengthened their midfield department this summer with the signing of Conor Gallagher.

However, reports over the last few weeks have suggested that the Lilywhites could look to add another central midfielder to their squad.

With Rodrigo Bentancur out with a long-term injury, it has now emerged that the North Londoners are turning to a number six, who is impressing for Club Brugge this season.

Tottenham eyeing Aleksandar Stankovic but Inter Milan will have final say

Journalist Matteo Moretto has now revealed that Club Brugge’s Aleksandar Stankovic has been scouted by several Premier League teams, including Spurs and Man United.

The 20-year-old, who is the son of Serbian legend Dejan, joined the Belgian side from Inter Milan just last summer, and it is revealed that the Nerazzurri will have the final say as they have a buy-back clause for the youngster.

Moretto said on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel: “Many English clubs have gone to watch him and scout him live – Tottenham, Manchester United, lots of teams.

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“But Inter are continuing to follow Stankovic’s development, and they’re staying very calm. Why? Because they have the option to bring him back home either in summer 2026 (July 2026) by paying €23 million, or in July 2027 by paying €25 million. So basically, in the end, it’s all in Inter’s hands.”

Spurs warned against landing Stankovic

This is not the first time the 20-year-old is being linked with a move to N17, with reports emerging a couple of months ago that Tottenham are battling Newcastle United for Stankovic’s signature.

However, European football expert Andy Brassell has suggested that Stankovic will not improve Thomas Frank’s side at the moment.

One can understand where Brassel is coming from, with Frank not short of options in midfield following Gallagher’s arrival.

Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to complete a late January deadline day deal for a former Aston Villa striker.

With just hours left until the transfer window slams shut, Spurs fans are losing hope that anymore players will arrive through the door.

Thomas Frank has not ruled out deadline day signings, but the Dane made it clear that he wants long-term options rather than short-term fixes.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites have been handed a chance to sign a centre-forward who has proven himself in the Premier League.

Tottenham offered a late chance to sign Jhon Duran

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have been offered a chance to sign Jhon Duran, whose loan spell at Fenerbahce has not gone according to plan.

Duran made a huge impression in his final six months at Villa Park, scoring 12 goals in just 1,046 minutes for Unai Emery’s side before making a £71m move to Al-Nassr in January of 2025.

However, the 22-year-old failed to settle in Saudi Arabia and was loaned out to Fenerbahce last summer, and he has found game time hard to come by at the Turkish giants.

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Duran is now looking for a route out of Istanbul, with intermediaries exploring a possible return to England before the transfer deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of several clubs notified about the centre-forward’s availability in the dying stages of the window.

Ligue 1 club leading race to land Duran

TEAMtalk say that the Colombia international has also been offered to the likes of Leeds, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

However, it is Lille who are now in pole position to land Duran, with the Ligue 1 side locked in talks over signing him on loan until the end of the season.

The French club are aware that the forward has been offered to other clubs and they are now ‘pushing hard’ to get a deal over the line.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has named one big-money attacker Tottenham Hotspur could still sign before the window slams shut.

Much to the consternation of Tottenham Hotspur fans, the club have not been able to strengthen their attack so far this window.

While Thomas Frank has refused to rule out late deals, time is now running out, with only hours left until the window slams shut.

However, a journalist has said that a late move for an exciting Ligue 1 attacker may still be on the cards for the Lilywhites.

A late Maghnes Akliouche deal may be a possibility for Tottenham

Spurs have been linked with Maghnes Akliouche all through the month, with reports indicating that Tottenham would have to pay £50m to land the Monaco star.

Ben Jacobs believes that the 23-year-old could still arrive through the door at Hotspur Way before the deadline, but he pointed out that the Frenchman’s preference to play on the right may cause second thoughts at Spurs.

Jacobs told GiveMeSport’s Market Madness Podcast: “You’ve got Akliouche, who can play on the right or the left, and remember, Mohammed Kudus is injured, and the likes of Savinho and Yan Diomande, two other players that Tottenham really like, I’m not so sure that either of those latter two deals will be possible between now and the end of the window.

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“Akliouche, maybe, for the right price, but then when Kudus comes back, he’d have to be pushed centrally or over to the left-hand side. So that would be a consideration, because he prefers playing on the right-hand side. And I think Tottenham’s long-term plans are to find a left-sided attacker.”

Who are the other attackers Spurs are eyeing?

There continue to be suggestions in the media that Tottenham have not given up on their pursuit of Omar Marmoush, although that appears to be a difficult deal to complete at this stage.

Over recent days, there have been claims that Spurs are willing to pay the release clause for Osasuna star Victor Munoz.

Tottenham Hotspur are still scanning the market for attacking reinforcements as the January window edges towards its conclusion, with fresh reports linking the club to a high-profile option currently weighing up his future.

It has, for sure, been a disappointing transfer window for Tottenham Hotspur so far, with the club having signed just Conor Gallagher and Souza.

The hope is that before the winter window slams shut on 2 February, more players are added to the books of a depleted squad for Thomas Frank.

There have been talks of a winger deal being explored by Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether any such additions will be made.

Tottenham enquire over Brahim Diaz transfer from Real Madrid

TeamTalk are now reporting that Tottenham have made enquiries over the availability of Brahim Diaz following his return from AFCON.

The forward, capable of playing on the wings, impressed in Morocco, scoring an impressive five goals in seven appearances, the most in the competition.

However, at his club, Real Madrid, Diaz appears to be on the fringes under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, whose early selections have left the playmaker with limited opportunities.

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As a result, the player’s representatives are understood to have begun quietly assessing the market, reaching out to clubs across Europe to gauge interest ahead of a potential move, including Spurs.

Spurs face competition as Diaz market assessed

Thomas Frank has since revealed that Tottenham are still in the market for a transfer, and the door remains open for a loan signing to be made as long as it is right for the club short and long-term.

Addressing the wider market around Diaz, the TeamTalk report explains that while a mid-season deal remains complicated, not least due to Real Madrid’s reluctance to weaken their squad during a title push, sources in Spain insist that “nothing is impossible” should the right proposal emerge.

Como have also been contacted, and it is believed that Diaz is seen as a potential replacement for Nico Paz, who could be heading to Madrid at the end of the season.

Aston Villa and Newcastle have also been approached as his camp looks to establish the level of Premier League interest.

Tottenham’s midfield plans for the remainder of the winter window appear to be shifting, with one target no longer as prominent.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will no doubt be eager to see a few more players arrive in north London, given their side’s struggles so far this season.

Injuries have not helped Spurs’ case, with players dropping like flies, and when added to a poor run of results that has Tottenham sitting 14th with just two wins in their last 14 outings, strengthening the squad appears a clear priority.

However, with just two days left before the winter window slams shut, Tottenham are left with only two signings following the arrivals of Conor Gallagher and Souza.

Tottenham interest cools in Curtis Jones as Inter Milan enter race

Regardless, Spurs continue to be linked with new additions, and it was reported that Tottenham were considering adding another midfielder to their squad before the deadline.

Curtis Jones has been a name on the radar of the Lilywhites, with Spurs having explored a move for the Liverpool midfielder, who is believed to be open to a move away from Anfield in search of more gametime.

Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Jones, revealing that while Spurs were initially aggressive in their interest, that approach has cooled following the £35m signing of Gallagher, with Inter Milan now keen on the Liverpool player.

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Spurs must reassess midfield priorities late in window

There will inevitably be questions about whether Jones is the right profile for Tottenham at this stage.

It makes sense for the club to have cooled their interest in the Liverpool midfielder, given he is of a similar mould to Gallagher as a box-to-box option and powerful runner from deep.

Spurs should instead be looking to add a midfield controller, in the mould of Adam Wharton, rather than piling up players of the same profile.

One of Germany’s greatest ever players is in awe of a Tottenham Hotspur youngster, and fans will adore the high words of praise.

Several Tottenham teenagers are impressing out on loan this season, but one man has been head and shoulders above the rest.

Luka Vuskovic continues to make an impact at both ends of the pitch at Hamburg, with the Spurs youngster’s stock growing with each outing.

Tottenham fans are very excited about the 18-year-old’s development, and a legendary defender has now given his seal of approval to the teenager.

Lothar Matthaus is astonished by Tottenham defender Luka Vuskovic

Although Lothar Matthaus played as a defensive midfielder for most of his career, he transformed into a world-class sweeper in his 30s, winning plaudits for the way he read the game.

The 64-year-old, who won 150 caps for West Germany and Germany combined, has now admitted that Vuskovic is doing things at 18 years of age that he could not do even in the latter stages of his career.

Matthaus said about the Tottenham youngster to Sky Sports Germany: “At the age of 18, he plays as if he had already played three World Cups.

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“Even when I was 30, I didn’t see what he saw at 18. This player is so intelligent.”

Are Bayern Munich on a charm offensive towards Vuskovic?

Matthaus is considered one of Bayern Munich’s greatest ever players, and he is not the only person associated with the Bundesliga giants who has lavished praise on Vuskovic.

Ahead of his side’s clash against Hamburg, Vincent Kompany described Vuskovic as a ‘big talent’ and admitted that the teenager’s performances in the Bundesliga have impressed him greatly.

A highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur academy midfielder has put pen to paper on a new deal after impressing for the youth sides this season.

While the January window has been a quiet one for Tottenham Hotspur’s senior side, it has been a rather busy one for the club’s academy players.

A whole host of Spurs youngsters have been loaned out this month to get some senior football under their belt.

It has now emerged that a young academy midfielder, who has been in and around the first-team recently, has committed his future to the club.

Tye Hall signs new contract at Tottenham

Tye Hall, who captains Tottenham’s Under-18s, has now put pen to paper on a long-term contract, the club have announced.

The young midfielder is not to be confused with 20-year-old Tyrese Hall, who is currently impressing on loan at Notts County in League Two.

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Hall is in Thomas Frank’s thinking

Hall, who turned professional in November of 2024, was part of Tottenham U17’s Premier League cup-winning side last term.

The centre-midfielder has also impressed in the U19 UEFA Youth League, where he has made four appearances and helped the team qualify for the knockout stages.

Vincent Kompany has revealed what has impressed him most about Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic this season.

Vuskovic is having a breakthrough year in the Bundesliga and is being tipped to reach the very top of the game over the coming years.

The centre-back has surpassed all expectations at Hamburg so far, and looks like someone who has played at this level for a long time, even though this is his first taste of football in a top-five European league.

According to reports, Spurs have been closely monitoring Vuskovic’s development this season, and they are delighted with the way he has progressed.

Vincent Kompany claims Tottenham have a ‘big talent’ on their hands

Speaking ahead of Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw against Hamburg on Saturday, the Bayern Munich head coach showered praise on Vuskovic.

He admitted that it is difficult for young centre-backs to make an impression in the German top-flight, describing the experience the teenager is gaining at Hamburg as ‘ideal’.

Kompany said (via Bavarian Football Works) about Vuskovic: “He’s a big talent. The Bundesliga is a very difficult league to develop as a young centre-back. You need to be physically strong.

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“Having an important role at HSV is ideal. He needs to listen well to his good coach there. He doesn’t need to do much more.”

Vuskovic shines against Bayern Munich

Much to Kompany’s consternation, the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur youngster did play well against his side, helping Hamburg secure a point.

Vuskovic scored a bullet header in the second half against Bayern as the home side held the Bundesliga leaders to a 2-2 draw at Volksparkstadion.

The goal and his overall performance will only add to the excitement of Spurs fans, who are eagerly looking forward to seeing what the Croat can do in a Tottenham shirt in the future.

Tottenham were forced into further defensive improvisation against Manchester City, and Thomas Frank has now offered clarity on the absences that left his options stretched to the limit.

Against Manchester City tonight, Thomas Frank named a starting XI that failed to feature a couple of familiar names.

Radu Dragusin featured for the first time in a year against the Citizens, while Archie Gray was forced into a full-back shift, something that has not been seen since last season.

Joao Palhinha was also turned into a makeshift centre-half, with Frank missing a whopping eleven first-team players.

Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Djed Spence were the latest to join the injury table for Tottenham, and Thomas Frank has explained why the defenders were not available for the City game.

Speaking before the match, Thomas Frank first addressed the wider injury situation and the strain it has placed on his squad, admitting the scale of the problem while stressing the need for solutions.

He told football.london: “I think it is fair to say that we are hit pretty hard with injuries, but it is part of the game. We need to find solutions, others need to step up.”

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Frank then moved on to Kevin Danso’s issue, outlining how the injury occurred and why the club are still waiting on clarity, while describing the setback as particularly unfortunate.

He explained: “Kevin Danso, having hyperextended his big toe, a ligament snapped, because he landed on the foot of an opponent, so extremely unlucky, like a random injury. He has got time with a consultant next week, so we do not know exactly the length of it.”

Finally, Frank gave brief updates on Van de Ven and Djed Spence, suggesting there is some hope the problems are not severe. He added: “It is in a big toe, so hopefully not too worrying. Djed a minor calf injury.”

What the injury crisis means for Spurs going forward

The makeshift options against City managed to secure a draw, but fans will be worried if this small crop of players can put in such a shift each week.

It was a dismal first half against the Citizens, with the lack of cohesion obvious, but credit to the players who dug in to get a point.

Tottenham Hotspur showed some much-needed fight against Manchester City as they battled back from two goals down to secure a draw, moving back up to 14th place.

Let’s take a look at five things we learned from Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City:

Manchester City’s Tottenham curse continues

It was a mixed night, no doubt, for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City, with Spurs dreadful in the first half and struggling to cope with the visitors’ movement and intensity.

However, in the second forty-five minutes, it was an entirely different beast, with Tottenham playing with much-needed intensity and drive, chasing down every ball and closing City down, limiting them from playing their usual football.

That is an impressive four points taken from Pep Guardiola’s side this season, and many Spurs fans at the start of the campaign could perhaps have predicted Tottenham getting a result against the Citizens, given that Spurs have won seven of the last fifteen meetings, with City winning six and the rest ending in draws.

The Lilywhites continue to remain a thorn in the flesh for the Manchester club, who failed to reduce the gap between themselves and Arsenal back to four points with a draw tonight.

Dominic Solanke inspired the comeback

It was indeed a comeback inspired by Dominic Solanke, who grabbed two goals as Tottenham earned a vital point after a dismal first-half showing.

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The forward showed exactly what Spurs have been missing for much of the season, using his strength to force Tottenham’s first goal and drag the team back into the contest.

For the second, it was a beautiful improvisation from the centre-forward, who produced a stunning scorpion kick to score from almost nothing.

He was later forced off with a knock, and the hope now is that it is nothing serious, given the difficult run of games to come.

Xavi Simons delivered his best Spurs performance

While Solanke will make the headlines, Xavi Simons was arguably the unsung hero for Tottenham, producing a standout second-half display.

The Dutchman looks to be finding much-needed rhythm in a Tottenham shirt and has appeared a far more assured presence since the turn of the year.

Here, he took responsibility, showing physicality, riding challenges, dropping deep to get on the ball and carrying Spurs up the pitch, with his passing in transition consistently sharp and effective.

Tottenham’s leadership group is being stretched thin

Spurs remain severely stretched, something Thomas Frank has openly admitted, stating that his side has grown weaker since the start of the winter window.

That was again evident today, with Frank forced to name a starting XI featuring players out of position due to the ongoing injury crisis.

With Micky van de Ven, James Maddison and Ben Davies all sidelined, only Guglielmo Vicario and Cristian Romero from the leadership group started against City.

Romero, however, did not finish the game as he was withdrawn at half-time. It has since been revealed that it was a planned change with the Argentine reported to be unwell.

Spurs still need reinforcement before the winter window slams shut

With injuries continuing to mount and further doubts over Romero and Solanke after this game, it is increasingly clear that Tottenham need reinforcements.

Frank’s squad is stretched thin, with several absentees facing extended spells on the sidelines, and while two Spurs players could return in time for the north London derby, that alone will not be enough.