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Tottenham Hotspur supporters have had their say after the club confirmed their only signing of deadline day, with frustration quickly spilling over online.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly completed their first signing on deadline day of the winter transfer window, with Fabrizio Romano giving it his ‘here we go’ seal of approval.

James Wilson joins Conor Gallagher and Souza in representing the Lilywhites’ efforts this winter as they looked to strengthen their squad – kind of.

Wilson, 18, joins from Scottish side Hearts, with Tottenham beating north London rivals Arsenal to the signature of the teenage striker.

Tottenham fans react to James Wilson deadline day signing

The deal is structured as a loan with an option for Spurs to make the move permanent, although Wilson’s numbers are not entirely ground-breaking, with the forward having managed no goals in his 77 minutes of football for Hearts.

Spurs fans who have caught wind of the latest addition to their squad have expressed their dissatisfaction with the deal, taking to social media to voice their concerns.

One Tottenham fan said: “12 first team players out and this is our deadline day signing”, while another added: “wtf are we doing”, and one more commented: “Does not give us the help we need immediately”, with a further fan stating: “FFS. Not what we need at this stage”.

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Others were even more scathing, with one supporter writing: “This transfer window is a joke, where is this 100m we were promised? Another kid signed for our under-21 team, what about our first team who are terrible and getting dragged into a relegation battle. Next home game make a stand or stop moaning.”

Another added: “Beat them to someone who we will never see play. Yay”, and one more posted: “YAY! We have signed a kid who will never make the first team!”

The comments kept coming in with a fan stating: “This is why Paratici left, negligence and ineptitude from the board who can’t focus on signing top-tier players and trot out nonsense regarding Semenyo. Frank mentions summer will be big. Don’t believe this nonsense. Every transfer window is the same get them all out”

Meanwhile, a final Tottenham fan added: “This is the most depressing here we go I’ve ever set my eyes on and I remember the second Werner loan.”

Why the reaction reflects wider Spurs frustration

Tottenham fans have every reason to be disappointed with this transfer window, as Spurs have barely strengthened their squad.

The north London side has added just one player who can compete for a starting spot, and that is Conor Gallagher.

Souza is another signing, but he will perhaps be a fringe option at best, while Wilson is clearly a player for the future. If he can barely make an impact at Hearts, it is hard to see him pushing for a first-team place any time soon.

Tottenham Hotspur have been told that completing a deal for the dream midfield target will be far from easy in the summer.

Spurs have strengthened their midfield this window with the addition of Conor Gallagher, who has made an immediate impact at N17.

However, most Tottenham fans will admit that the midfield department is still lacking in terms of creativity and ball progression, with the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha and Pape Sarr not excelling in that department.

That is perhaps why reports indicate that Spurs view Adam Whaton as their ‘dream’ signing and are determined to spare no expense in bringing the Crystal Palace man through the door.

Tottenham warned regarding Adam Wharton pursuit

It was reported last week by TEAMtalk that Spurs are expected to face competition from Man United for Wharton in the summer.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now revealed that he expects Liverpool and Chelsea to also vie for the 21-year-old’s signature at the end of the season.

When asked about the Palace midfielder’s future, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “I don’t see Palace willing to let him go with everything else that’s been going on at the club. There’s no doubt there will be interest in Adam Wharton coming to the summer transfer window.

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“Liverpool are admirers of him, Manchester United are also admirers of him and there’s interest from other Premier League teams and from abroad.

“Look, I’m sure Palace are readying themselves for interest and offers for Adam Wharton in the summer transfer window. They’ll face a real fight to keep hold of him in the summer window with the likes of Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea, plus others, probably all very much interested in the 21-year-old.”

Wharton may not be as expensive as initially thought

It was reported during last summer’s transfer window that Palace had slapped a £100m price tag on Wharton.

More recently, it has been claimed that the Tottenham target may be allowed to leave Selhurst Park for £65m plus add-ons at the end of this season.

An attacking midfielder, who departed the Premier League on Saturday, has revealed that Tottenham were interested in signing him.

At the start of the January window, it was reported that Tottenham were tracking a whole host of attackers across Europe.

It was widely claimed that strengthening their attack would be Tottenham’s top priority this month.

However, despite losing the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison to injuries, the Lilywhites have been unable to add to their forward options.

Tottenham and Chelsea called Lucas Paqueta

Earlier in the window, it was reported that Spurs made advances towards Lucas Paqueta, who has now completed a return to Brazilian club Flamengo.

The Brazil international has now revealed that he turned down interest from both Spurs and Chelsea to head back to his former club.

Paqueta said on Flamengo TV: “Tottenham called, Chelsea called, and the funny thing is that Tata (my agent) called all excited and said: ‘Chelsea is calling, they’re going to make an offer’. I replied: ‘Okay, but what about Flamengo?'”

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Could Spurs pull a surprise out of the hat on deadline day?

Many Tottenham supporters are understandably frustrated that the club have not added more firepower upfront, given the issues the team has had in creating chances and scoring goals from open play.

Thomas Frank has not closed the door on late arrivals at Spurs, but he made it clear that he does not want any short-term stop gaps.

With time now running out and with no report suggesting that Tottenham are particularly close to any deal, it will come as a major surprise if the Lilywhites manage to pull off a late signing.

Tottenham Hotspur have been exploring a move for a versatile Brazilian winger in the dying stages of the transfer window.

It has been an uneventful transfer deadline day from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective, and that appears unlikely to change over the next few hours.

Spurs fans would have been hoping that the club could pull a surprise out of the bag and strengthen their attack today, but there are no indications that another signing is on the way.

The closest thing Tottenham got to a deadline day signing was James Wilson, but the 18-year-old Hearts striker will go straight into the academy side rather than the senior team.

Reports now indicate that Tottenham are not expected to land Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, who has been linked with a move to N17 over the last few days.

Tottenham hold an interest in a Saudi Pro League forward

Interestingly, AS journalist Eduardo Burgos has revealed that Tottenham have been tracking a young Brazilian starlet over the last few days. He asserts that Al-Nassr’s Angelo Gabriel has been on the North London club’s radar.

However, Burgo adds that the 21-year-old winger, who is formerly of Chelsea, will not be sold by the Saudi club. The Blues signed Gabriel for £13m from Santos before selling him on to Al-Nassr for a £6m profit, despite him never playing for the club.

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It remains to be seen whether Tottenham keep scouting Angelo Gabriel ahead of a potential summer move. He has four goals and six assists in 27 games so far this season.

Have Spurs left Thomas Frank down in January?

Leading up to the January window, it was widely reported that signing a big-name wide player would be Tottenham’s priority in January.

However, the Lilywhites have opted not to offer Frank any more firepower upfront, even though the Dane is currently dealing with an injury crisis.

Tottenham midfielder George Abbott has swapped one League One club for another in the dying stages of the transfer window.

The January transfer window has been a quiet one in terms of first-team incomings and outgoings at Tottenham.

Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace at the start of the month, while Conor Gallagher and Souza have been the only two players to arrive through the door.

However, a whole host of Tottenham academy players have sealed loan moves this month, and now a 20-year-old has switched clubs in the final hours of the window.

Tottenham youngster George Abbott completes loan move to Mansfield Town

George Abbott joined Wycombe Wanderers on loan in the summer but failed to establish himself as a regular in the starting line-up this term.

He has made just 11 appearances in League One so far this term, and there were reports on Monday morning that the Spurs midfielder could move to another team in the same division.

That has now been confirmed, with Tottenham announcing that Abbott has sealed a temporary switch to Mansfield Town after being recalled from his loan spell at Wycombe earlier this month.

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Abbott will join Spurs academy teammate at Mansfield

Abbott will have a familiar face at Field Mill Stadium as Spurs academy winger Oliver Irow completed a loan switch to Mansfield earlier this month.

Irow has already made a fantastic impression at League One club, having scored a brace in their 3-0 win over Port Vale two weeks ago.

Both Mansfield and Tottenham will be hoping that Abbott can also make a similar impact to his academy teammate.

Liverpool are now working to beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of a highly-rated young Dutch starlet.

Although reports indicate that Spurs are still looking at potential options to strengthen their attack, any new signing appears unlikely at this stage of the transfer window.

Focus now shifts to the summer window, where central midfield could become a priority area for the Lilywhites, who are still short of options who can progress the ball up the pitch.

Over the last few months, multiple sources have suggested that Tottenham are fans of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, who has emerged as one of the best young talents in the Eredivisie over the last 18 months.

Tottenham one of several Premier League clubs who want Kees Smit

TEAMtalk have now confirmed that Tottenham are eyeing a move for the 20-year-old, along with several other Premier League giants.

The report reveals that, alongside the Lilywhites, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea have all expressed an interest in Smit in light of his impressive growth at AZ.

The report claims that the Dutch club will demand more than €60m (£52.2m) for Smit, while it is revealed that some in the Netherlands are saying the midfielder could cost as much as €75m (£65.3m).

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However, Tottenham Hotspur may not even get a chance to vie for the youngster in the summer if Liverpool get their way over the coming hours.

Liverpool looking to secure Spurs target Smit before transfer deadline

A report in DAVEOCKOP has now claimed that Liverpool are now attempting to complete a deal for the Netherlands Under-21 international before the window slams shut this evening.

The Reds are currently said to be locked in talks with Smit’s representatives regarding a late move to Anfield.

The report adds that while AZ see the midfielder as a big talent for the future, they are open to selling him for a sizable transfer fee.

Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in a Real Madrid man, who is turning a lot of heads out on loan this year.

Thomas Frank has said that Spurs are still in the market, but with time running out, the Lilywhites do not appear likely to make any more signings.

Some sources have not ruled out a late attacker arriving through the door at N17, with Tottenham thought to have explored a move for Brahim Diaz.

It has now emerged that Diaz is not the only Real Madrid man who is on the Lilywhites’ radar.

Tottenham have enquired about the availability of Endrick

According to Fichajes, Tottenham have expressed interest in signing Madrid’s teenage starlet Endrick.

The Brazilian joined Lyon on loan in December and has impressed for the Ligue 1 side, and his performances in France have not gone unnoticed in England.

Endrick already has three goals and one assist in three Ligue 1 games.

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Spurs are one of the clubs that have asked about Endrick’s availability, with the North Londoners believing that the forward has the attributes to thrive in the Premier League.

Thomas Frank’s men are fans of the 19-year-old’s ability to exploit space and see him as a potential signing for the future.

Spurs face competition for Endrick as Real Madrid consider options

Fichajes say that Tottenham are not the only Premier League club interested in the former Palmeiras man, with Sunderland and Leeds United also closely monitoring his progress.

Real Madrid are aware of the growing interest in Endrick, but they are remaining calm at the moment and are not considering any hasty decision.

The report adds that the 19-year-old’s future will be decided ‘calmly and with a strategic vision’ by the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy as an ‘intense battle’ explodes in England for his services.

Seeing as he only just joined Lyon on loan, one would assume this potential interest is related to future transfer windows.

As we enter the final hours of the transfer window, two reliable journalists have revealed what their sources are saying about Tottenham potentially bringing one more player through the door.

The big question on deadline day was whether Tottenham could bolster their attack, with the Lilywhites ailing with a bloated injury list at the moment.

Thomas Frank has refused to rule out a late addition to the Spurs squad, but the North Londoners are now running out of time to pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Spurs fans’ hopes of a late surprise are dwindling by the minute, and the latest updates regarding the club’s pursuits are not too promising.

Alasdair Gold rules out three late Tottenham transfers

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now said that Spurs have not completely given up hope of pulling something out of the bag in dramatic style before the window slams shut.

He suggests that Tottenham may be looking at potential late loan deals to boost Frank’s options upfront amidst the club’s injury crisis.

However, Gold confirms what we have heard from other sources by stating that Monaco do not expect Maghnes Akliouche to be joining the Lilywhites over the next few hours.

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The journalist also adds that sources within Spurs have dismissed the possibility of landing Jhon Duran or Moussa Diaby.

Matt Law says Spurs are ‘unlikely’ to sign any more players

The Telegraph’s Matt Law also has some bad news for Tottenham fans who are continuing to hope for a late deal before the 7 pm deadline.

While the journalist admits that you can ‘never say never’, he states that the chances of another player arriving through the door at Hotspur Way are ‘unlikely’.

He concurs with Gold that neither Duran nor Diaby are seen as a target for Tottenham, and adds that both Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani will stay put in N17.

It has been revealed whether Tottenham Hotspur could pull a surprise deal for Maghnes Akliouche out of the hat in the final hours of the transfer window.

Most Spurs fans are disappointed that Conor Gallagher and Souza have been the only two first-team additions so far in January.

Over the past few days, reports have suggested that Tottenham could still complete a late deal for Maghnes Akliouche, although they have to pay a premium for the Frenchman.

Earlier today, The Independent’s Miguel Delaney reported that Spurs are still exploring a deal for Akliouche, but he revealed that one factor makes the move difficult.

Maghnes Akliouche is not expected to be a Tottenham player

Delaney explained that Monaco are unwilling to let the 23-year-old leave without signing a replacement, thus complicating the move for Spurs.

Now, Tom Barclay has taken to social media to rule out a late move for Akliouche for the Lilywhites.

He revealed that the Monaco star is viewed as an alternative number ten option to Xavi Simons in the summer rather than as a January target.

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Barclay wrote on X: “Understand Tottenham will not be signing Magnes Akliouche. From what I’m led to believe, he was viewed as a secondary No 10 option to Xavi Simons in the summer. Yes, Spurs have been playing with two No 10s of late but I’m told they won’t be signing MA.”

Why Akliouche to Spurs rumours never made too much sense

It was a left-winger that Thomas Frank’s side needed this window, while Akilouche plays either on the right or as a number ten.

If Spurs are eyeing the Monaco man as an option for the number 10 role, a summer deal may not make too much sense either.

A senior Bayern Munich official has confirmed that a final decision has now been made over the future of Tottenham target Leon Goretzka.

It was revealed that Tottenham had expressed an interest in landing Leon Goretzka, who was initially expected to leave Bayern Munich when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

However, it subsequently emerged that Spurs were trying to secure Goretzka before Monday’s transfer deadline, having brought forward their interest.

The same update stated that Spurs and other clubs were waiting for Bayern Munich to make a final decision on the 30-year-old, and the Bundesliga giants have now confirmed their decision.

Bayern Munich reveal when Tottenham target Leon Goretzka will be leaving

Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, has now confirmed that the German international will not be leaving before Monday’s transfer deadline.

However, he announced that the two parties have agreed to go their separate ways when the midfielder’s deal runs out in June.

Freund told BILD: “Leon has decided to stay with FC Bayern Munich. We can now also say: Leon Goretzka’s time at FC Bayern will be over in the summer. He will be taking a different path.

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“Leon (who joined from Schalke in the summer of 2018; ed.) will have been with FC Bayern Munich for eight years. Extremely successful, extremely strong in the way he has presented himself here as a person and as a player.

“But it’s not over. He will fight with the team in the coming months so that we can achieve great things. And he feels that too. Therefore, I think we’ve had very, very good discussions and want to be completely open about it and communicate openly.”

Spurs may face competition for Goretzka from European giants

One would expect the Lilywhites to be at the table for the 30-year-old in the summer as he decides on his next destination. That decision may depend on the future of Joao Palhinha in N17, though.

Tottenham Hotspur will also have to battle some of the biggest clubs in Europe to secure Goretzka, who TransferMarkt say was worth €70m (£60m) at his peak.