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Thomas Frank is holding his press conference on Tuesday evening ahead of Tottenham's Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Spurs travel to Germany knowing that a victory against a managerless Frankfurt side that cannot progress to the knockout stages will book their own place in the round of 16, as finishing in the top eight in the big league phase guarantees those clubs will miss out on the play-off stage.

Frank needs all the positive results he can get right now as while Tottenham's European adventures have been good, their Premier League form has been dreadful with just two wins from 14 matches, including Saturday's disappointing draw at 19th-placed Burnley which was only grabbed by captain Cristian Romero's late goal.

Frank will be asked about his future as well as the prospect of further transfers in the final days of the winter transfer window. The Dane will also provide updates on Joao Palhinha's injury as well as any fresh concerns with Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven not spotted in training.

Our Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold is among those putting the questions to Frank as well as his striker Dominic Solanke. Scroll down for the latest updates from the press conference at the Deutsche Bank Park.

football.london is on hand to provide you with the latest Tottenham transfer state of play ahead of the rapidly-approaching February 2 deadline

Tottenham have already brought in two new January arrivals in the form of Conor Gallagher and Souza. However, the Europa League winners may not be finished yet in the market despite uncertainty over the future of head coach Thomas Frank.

Frank has already made one thing clear; his preference would be that no more players depart N17 before next week's January 2 deadline.

Instead, he would ideally like the club to focus on incomings with a wide forward still among Tottenham's top priorities.

When Spurs ruthlessly sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35million, supporters were optimistic the board already had a replacement lined up.

But signing a top-class forward mid-season has so far proven difficult. Enquiries were made for Yan Diomande but RB Leipzig won't consider offers until the summer and Spurs were also ready to move on Antoine Semenyo but were effectively ousted by Manchester City.

Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco remains appreciated but Tottenham are yet to make any concrete moves for the Frenchman, who is a key player for the Ligue 1 outfit.

The cash is there to spend but Spurs do not want to risk making a big-money mistake and given Frank is under enormous pressure, there's an argument it wouldn't make logical sense to invest huge cash on a player specifically tailored to an under-fire head coach's brand of football.

A deal for Andy Robertson has also been placed on hold until the summer when the Scotland captain is due to leave Liverpool as a free agent.

Spurs were ready to pay a small fee to land the 31-year-old left-back after losing Ben Davies to a fractured ankle.

Liverpool, however, are now indicating they won't sanction Robertson's departure this month as they're light on numbers.

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Tottenham had agreed a deal in principle with their Premier League counterparts that would have seen Robertson arrive in north London after Wednesday's final Champions League group phase match against Qarabag.

But that verbal agreement has now been pulled because AS Roma have struggled to find a replacement for Kostas Tsimikas, who could return to Liverpool from his loan this month even though there is no recall clause.

Spurs still have a very slim chance of landing Robertson before the deadline but that would require Roma to sign left wing-back cover amid interest in Wolves' David Moller Wolfe.

Unfortunately, it is possible there are more exits even though there have already been a raft of departures. Manor Solomon moved to Fiorentina on loan - terminating his Villarreal loan prematurely - with an £8.7m buy-option.

Kota Takai headed out on loan to Borussia Monchengladbach and Yang Min-hyeok joined Coventry City on loan, terminating his Portsmouth loan early.

There's been movement elsewhere too with Jamie Donley teaming up with Will Lankshear at Oxford United following a short spell on loan at Stoke. That deal is also an initial loan with a buy-option.

Spurs U19 striker Oliver Irow has also headed to League One side Mansfield Town on loan, where he notched two goals on his debut.

Italian reports claim Torino are interested in signing Callum Olusesi on an initial loan that could also include a permanent option. Fellow Serie A club Roma are not only targeting Radu Dragusin but they're also interested in Mathys Tel.

They aren't alone though as Paris FC and Villarreal are also keen but Spurs have no desire to let the Frenchman leave, even though he's thought to be unhappy with being removed from the club's Champions League squad.

Dragusin wants to play regular football following his return from knee surgery but Spurs are reluctant to weaken their squad even further. Unless a suitable permanent offer lands on the table, the Romanian will be staying put.

Antonin Kinsky would like to go on loan but any deal would require Spurs to also sign a replacement, which appears unlikely and does not make too much sense.

Talks between Tottenham and Liverpool over a deal for Andy Robertson have stalled but Spurs remain keen on concluding a deal for the 31-year-old Scotland captain

Liverpool sources insist Andy Robertson will not be leaving Anfield for Tottenham this January.

However, Roma are still working on securing a potential replacement for loanee Kostas Tsimikas and should a deal materialise, there is a small possibility Spurs' interest in Robertson could yet be revived before next week's January 2 deadline.

The Italian side have had contact with Liverpool about terminating Tsimikas' loan, though that is only likely to happen after their final Europa League group phase match at Panathinaikos on Thursday.

Sporting director Ricky Massara has confirmed those discussions, telling Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport: “It’s true, there is a discussion with Liverpool. We’ll see how the solution evolves in the coming days.”

Roma have also already held initial talks over a move for Wolves wing-back David Moller Wolfe, who has been an unused substitute in each of his current side's last three Premier League matches.

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Wolfe has also been subject of interest from Turkish giants Besiktas and is not the only name on Roma's shortlist.

Other targets include Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri and 19-year-old Toulouse gem Dayann Methalie.

Should Roma secure an agreement for either of those players, there's a firm chance Tsimikas could head back to Liverpool.

Spurs are said to have agreed a deal in principle to sign Robertson once this week's final Champions League group phase fixtures are out of the way. Liverpool have since pulled the plug on that, however.

There have also been rumblings that the verbal agreement was worth around £5million inclusive of bonuses.

Robertson is not thought to be pushing desperately to depart Liverpool this month and there's recognition at Anfield that it makes little sense to move him on this window.

Milos Kerkez was subbed off at half-time in the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth because he was "in the red zone" while Joe Gomez was also forced off through injury.

Arne Slot's defensive numbers are significantly depleted and outside of maybe recalling Tsimikas, they are not expected to do any other further transfer business this month.

Robertson will become a free agent on June 30, providing there are no fresh developments in terms of Liverpool offering him a fresh contract.

He joined the Premier League champions from Hull City in the summer of 2017 and has won nine trophies during his nine-year spell on Merseyside.

Tottenham brought forward their interest in the Scotland captain after losing Ben Davies to a fractured ankle.

The injury required not one but two operations and there's a strong likelihood the Wales international has now played his final game for Spurs.

The arrival of teenage left-back Souza from Santos means the Europa League winners are still well stocked at left-back with Djed Spence already competing with Destiny Udogie for a starting berth.

Tottenham have been one of the busiest clubs in the January transfer window – and there could still be more incomings and outgoings before next Monday's deadline

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of signing Andy Robertson suffered a setback over the weekend after Liverpool pulled the plug on a deal. Talks had taken place between both clubs last week as Thomas Frank sought to add some much-needed experience to his squad.

Robertson has started only four Premier League matches this season, having lost his place to Milos Kerkez. His contract is also set to expire at the end of the season but the former Hull City man now looks set to remain at Anfield until the end of the campaign.

But with just a week to go until the window closes, and Frank still under pressure following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Burnley, Tottenham continue to be the subject of transfer news and gossip.

Veliz deal in danger of collapsing

Tottenham remain open to selling Alejo Veliz to Bahia - but a deal is in danger of collapsing. The striker is currently on loan at Rosario Central, any hopes Spurs had of recalling him have now ended.

That is because the recall clause in the deal is no longer valid as Veliz has played 1,430 minutes so far this season. As a result, Spurs will need the 22-year-old and Rosario Central’s approval to terminate his loan deal.

But Bahia, according to journalist German Garcia Grova, took matters into their own hands and made a formal offer to Rosario Central to terminate the loan agreement immediately. However, and this is the important part, the offer they have made expires today, meaning all parties face a race against time to get a deal completed.

Rayan medical

Conor Gallagher and Souza have already joined Spurs, this month, but now look set to miss out on a deal for Rayan. A report from Brazil claimed last summer that talks with Vasco da Gama over a deal for the forward had taken place.

However, it is now being reported by multiple outlets that Rayan has agreed personal terms with Bournemouth ahead of a proposed £30m transfer. The teenager is set to undergo a medical today (Monday).

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Spurs join Svilar transfer race

Given Tottenham have conceded 31 goals this season, more than most top half teams, it is little surprise to hear they have joined the race to sign AS Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs, Chelsea and Bournemouth are thought to be keen, as well as Bayern Munich are keen on signing the 26-year-old. The report claims that the Serie A side, as of the middle January, valued the Belgium international at €70m.

Andy Robertson first emerged as a potential target for Tottenham Hotspur late last week, with Thomas Frank desperate to turn things around in north London

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow to their hopes of signing Andy Robertson. The 31-year-old defender was heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites over the weekend, but Liverpool appear to have pulled the plug on any potential deal.

football.london understands that Thomas Frank wanted to bolster his squad with more experience and leadership, hence the arrival of Conor Gallagher earlier in the transfer window. Last week, Spurs agreed a deal in principle with the Reds to sign Robertson following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League 'league phase' on Wednesday night.

However, the deal hinged on whether Liverpool could recall Kostas Tsimikas from his season-long loan at Roma. As it stands, the reigning Premier League champions haven't been able to do so.

It's understood that the Italian giants are trying to find a replacement for the 29-year-old defender, so the deal could still happen. But, with the transfer window set to slam shut at 7pm on Monday, February 2, time is running out.

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It's also understood that Robertson, whom Liverpool signed from Hull City for just £10m in July 20217, hasn’t pushed for a move this month.

Speaking to reporters following the Reds' defeat to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening, Virgil van Dijk insisted that he wants Robertson to stay at the club. The Liverpool skipper said: "He's my vice-captain.

"Robbo is a very important member of our team, and I want him to stay, but whatever happens, let's see."

Robertson has struggled to force himself into Arne Slot’s side this season, starting just four times in the Premier League this season. The Scot came off the bench at half-time on the south coast.

When asked whether he expects Robertson to be at Anfield for Wednesday night’s clash against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Van Dijk said: “That's not on me, is it?"

The Netherland international was then asked about his memories of Robertson, but he kept his cards close to his chest and insisted that he would only ‘speak about that’ if the move materialised.

Meanwhile, Slot refused to comment on Robertson’s future at the club. The Liverpool boss said: “What do you think my answer is going to be?

“Have I ever said anything about transfers in front of these microphones. My answer is always the same, and it's quite boring to always give the same answer - we don't talk about transfers in public."

Liverpool have reportedly rejected the chance to sell left-back Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur despite talks between the two clubs in the January transfer window

Liverpool have blocked Andy Robertson's potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur despite discussions taking place between the two clubs, according to reports.

The Scotland international appeared poised for a switch to North London, but the Reds are reported to have halted any negotiations and will not entertain his departure.

It has been suggested that Spurs were prepared to offer approximately £5m for the defender, with manager Thomas Frank eager to bring additional experience into his squad. Talks progressed well, with discussions at an advanced stage and a deal agreed in principle.

However, after weighing up the proposal, Liverpool have opted to block the move and keep Robertson at Anfield, whilst the defender himself has not pushed for a move away.

Following his side's narrow loss at Bournemouth, Arne Slot made clear his intentions to retain Robertson at the club.

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He said: “I think I need all my players. Robbo had to come in at half-time, in my opinion.

"I always knew that for Milos (Kerkez), another 90 minutes against a very intense Bournemouth side was not a possibility for him, so I knew I would have to bring (Robertson) in.

“I had already had one substitution in the first-half, then you only have two moments left, so I thought ‘let’s bring Robbo in at half-time to make sure Milos stays available for the rest of the season’.

“There’s a lot of games to be played with the players available. I have to manage that as well. The last thing we could need right now is another injury.”

Meanwhile, Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his wish for the club to keep Robertson.

He stated: "He's my vice-captain. Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let's see."

Robertson's future at Liverpool still remains uncertain, with the defender being out of contract at Anfield in the summer where he would leave as a free agent.

The update also comes at a time when the Reds are reported to have begun talks with Roma about potentially recalling left-back Kostas Tsimikas from his loan spell with the Serie A club.

The 31-year-old moved to Liverpool from Hull City in 2017 and has since made 364 appearances at Anfield. During his time at the club, the Reds have clinched two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup.

It now remains to be seen what plans Tottenham will have for the rest of the transfer window, with Spurs having until February 2 to strengthen their ranks with more new signings.

Spurs have already signed Souza from Santos earlier this month and it's unclear if that will now remain the only incoming business completed by the club.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has made clear he wants Andy Robertson to stay despite talks over a potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur before the January window closes

Virgil van Dijk has expressed his desire for Andy Robertson to remain at Liverpool despite ongoing discussions with Tottenham Hotspur regarding a potential transfer before the January window closes.

Robertson had been in talks with Liverpool about a new contract beyond the end of the season prior to Spurs' unexpected approach earlier this week. The two clubs are currently engaged in negotiations, with no decision reached so far.

Liverpool appreciates the significant contributions their vice-captain has made over the past eight-and-a-half years, though this season he has found his game time limited following the signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

Naturally, Robertson wishes to secure regular first-team football ahead of captaining Scotland at their first World Cup finals since 1998 later this year, and Spurs have their accelerated plans to the current transfer window.

Speaking to football.london's sister site, the Liverpool ECHO, after Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday evening, club captain Van Dijk revealed that he has discussed the situation with his deputy and hopes that the long-serving left-back will stay on Merseyside for the rest of the season at least.

"Of course I speak to him," said Van Dijk. "I speak to him every day, he's my vice-captain. Robbo is a very important member of our team and I want him to stay but whatever happens, let's see.

"Do I expect him to be here on Wednesday [for the Qarabag game]? That's not on me, is it? Let's speak about [my best memories of him] when [a move] happens."

Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten run was halted in their loss at Bournemouth, with Robertson entering the fray in place of Kerkez with the scoreline 2-1 to the hosts at half-time.

On his decision to use Robertson as a substitute whilst transfer talks with Tottenham take place, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot told Sky Sports: "I think I need all of my players.

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"I thought, let's bring Robbo in at half-time to make sure Milos [Kerkez] stays available for the rest of the season, because there are a lot of games to be played with the players that are available.

"I have to manage that, as well, because the last thing we need right now is another injury."

Meanwhile Spurs were winding down from their 2-2 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor earlier the same day. After that result, Thomas Frank was asked directly whether Robertson would have contributed defensively for his side in the game.

Thomas Frank must turn things around after Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 with Burnley but the upcoming fixture list does not bode well

It was a Saturday to forget for Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur, who were forced to rescue a point in the dying minutes against Burnley at Turf Moor.

Spurs were in the ascendency when Micky van de Ven fired them in front during the first half, though Scott Parker's side hit back either side of the break to take a lead almost through to the final whistle. It was only the intervention of Cristian Romero that prevented Burnley from winning, as the visiting captain powered a header on target in stoppage time.

What's more, results elsewhere ensured Spurs would be falling down the Premier League table rather than climbing it this weekend.

They now sit 14th, stranded eight points off what is required to enter the top-four, with more losses than victories in the league this term.

It is a dire situation for Frank, who arrived in north London last summer with an inspirational record at Brentford. A matter of months later, supporters turned on him at Turf Moor with chants of 'We want Frank out'.

And it is not set to get any easier for the Dane. football.london analyse Spurs' upcoming run of fixtures with some troubling tasks ahead.

Jan 28: Eintracht Frankfurt (A) - Champions League

Next up after Burnley is a trip to Germany, where Spurs will meet Eintracht Frankfurt in the final round of the Champions League's league phase fixtures. They have already done much hard work to climb into the automatic qualification places for the round of 16, but that could all come crashing down at the final hurdle.

Simply put, Spurs must win otherwise they will likely drop into the play-off bracket of Europe's top club competition. This would mean playing a two-legged contest sandwiched between a run of fixtures which is already difficult as is.

Their only solace is that Frankfurt are already condemned to elimination so have nothing to play for other than pride, though for some opponents that is enough.

Feb 1: Manchester City (H) - Premier League

Four days later Spurs host the Premier League's second-placed side, Manchester City, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The hosts have built up a great home record against Pep Guardiola's side since moving to their new home in 2019, but that counts for nothing in the present day. A 2-0 win over Wolves last time out will give City confidence they can maintain a winning streak and keep the pressure on Arsenal in the title race.

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Feb 7: Manchester United (A) - Premier League

Manchester United looked as if they had been cut free from their bonds when interim manager Michael Carrick oversaw a 2-0 Manchester derby victory over City last weekend at Old Trafford.

Spurs are set to visit the North West in a matter of weeks and will need to be at the top of their game to not fall against an opponent with renewed hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

Feb 10: Newcastle United (H) - Premier League

Like Spurs, Newcastle United have struggled over the course of the 2025/26 campaign. The only difference is they have managed to string together enough results to climb back into the top half of the Premier League table and keep the pressure on those chasing European football.

This is also a fixture in which Spurs have had the worse of recent history. Eddie Howe's team have won four of the last five meetings, and the only time they did not win was the 2-2 draw at St. James' Park earlier this season.

Feb 22: Arsenal (H) - Premier League

Frank's daunting run of fixtures comes to an end when Spurs host bitter rivals Arsenal.

The head coach can take comfort in the fact he will have 12 days to prepare for the fixture as his side will skip a weekend of action having already been knocked out of the FA Cup. Well, that actually depends on what happens in Europe this week.

Should Spurs require a Champions League play-off, the first and second legs will be contested in the midweeks either side of this fixture.

This will add a new level of pressure to Spurs and their head coach, who will want to navigate their way to the round of 16 whilst also not handing their north London rivals a leg-up in the Premier League title race.

Tottenham have a tough run of fixtures in the next few weeks, which could prove a significant period in determining the future of head coach Thomas Frank at the club.

Alan Shearer says Tottenham Hotspur's woes stem from years of 'poor' recruitment – and he's warned that their upcoming fixtures won't make things any easier. Head coach Thomas Frank is already under increasing pressure, with Spurs having registered only two wins in their last 14 games.

On Saturday, Spurs had to settle for a point at Burnley, with Micky van de Ven opening the scoring. Burnley hit back through Axel Tuanzebe on the brink of half‑time before Lyle Foster added a second.

Cristian Romero rescued a point in the 90th minute, but Spurs remain 14th in the Premier League – just eight points above West Ham in the bottom three.

Up next is a trip to Germany to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, following the 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund earlier this week.

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After that fixture, things will really start to ramp up, with games against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal to come.

Speaking about their season thus far, Shearer said on Match of the Day: "Truth be known, they're not a good team. They're miles off it - not good enough.

"Five without a win in the Premier League, two wins in 14 and when you look at their coming fixtures – Frankfurt on Wednesday in the Champions League, which they are doing well in.

"But then you look at the Premier League games - Man City, Man United, Newcastle and Arsenal. That is a really, really tough run. That's not a good position to be in.

"Of course the fans are making their feelings known also with what they're chanting towards end of the game.

"I just think Tottenham are suffering from poor recruitment over the years and truth be known, they're not a good team."

Frank told Tottenham fans he was “working very, very hard” to turn the club’s fortunes after the game at Turf Moor.

He said:“We just need to keep going. We do so many things right, but there’s no doubt it’s not dropping so easy for us.

He then added: "I think the message to the fans, as I’ve said all the time, is that we’re working very hard to make sure everything is going (in) the right direction and that we’ll keep doing that."

Tottenham fans have seemingly lost patience with head coach Thomas Frank, with one former player calling for a return of a manager who hasn't been involved in coaching since 2017.

Time is ticking for Thomas Frank to turn things around at Tottenham, as the team suffered another frustrating result in the Premier League. A point against Burnley was salvaged by a late Cristian Romero goal to make it 2-2 at Turf Moor, but that wasn't enough to stop the wrath of the away end.

A chorus of boos rang out from the travelling support, along with chants of "We want Frank out", clearly nailing their colours to the mast on the managerial situation. As the board and owners face increasing scrutiny over the hiring of the head coach, time is running out to turn it all around again.

With that in mind, former Tottenham player Jamie O'Hara has given his thoughts on the situation, calling for the radical rehiring of Harry Redknapp as interim manager. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: "Look, Harry’s been out of the game for a while, but he still watches football.

"He's got an affiliation to the football club, a love there. The fans loved him. I would take Harry Redknapp, I would. For an interim manager until the end of the season.

"Give him some backroom staff, people that can coach, take the sessions for him, he manages the team. He’s been my manager, Harry Redknapp. He'll get his arm around you, he'll give you some confidence and he'll say, 'Go and play and express yourselves.'

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"And I think that's what the players need. I don't know if Thomas Frank has just got these players with the handbrake on. I think Harry Redknapp would take the handbrake off these players and say, 'Go and enjoy your football.'"

It would be a bold move to hire the 78-year-old, even on an interim basis, given that he hasn't been involved in football for nearly a decade. Redknapp's last job as a head coach was back in 2017, taking over Birmingham City for a few months to help escape the threat of relegation to push on in the Championship.

His eventual exit in September of that year came with confirmation of his retirement from that side of the game after 34 years in the dugout, with his time at Tottenham being one of the highlights of his career. Given how much change there has been in the Premier League since that spell, and how open the division appears to be, that could prove to be a risky decision.

While those types of discussions are being had among the Tottenham fans and pundits, Frank has backed his side to "keep going" in the face of their challenges. He told the press after the draw to Burnley: "First and foremost, I want to thank them [the fans] for travelling and supporting the team throughout the game, which they do.

"I'm sure they can recognise and acknowledge especially the first half, and the improvement we've done there, and could and should have put it out of sight. But also acknowledge the will-power and character of the team that keeps running, keep fighting, to the end.

"We just need to keep going. We do so many things right. But there's no doubt, that when it's not dropping so easy for us, the consistent performances we've done, which I think I said that many times, they actually are in an OK level.

"But apparently because of where we are now, we need to do more, to make sure we get the wins over the line. Especially in the Premier League. And one of the bits is to play every third or fourth day, to perform, that demands a lot of mentality.

"We have a few injuries, that doesn't help, but that's part of it. Never any complaints from me, that's reality. But that's where we need to be strong enough as a team to keep performing every third or fourth day."

As it stands, Frank is still in charge of the side, but it's unclear if that could be a stay of execution, given the difficult run ahead for Tottenham. Eintracht Frankfurt are the next opponent in the Champions League in midweek, which could bring some joy with a top-eight finish in the competition, though missing out would result in an extra two games to the already congested fixture list.

Then there are games against Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle, all before the big North London Derby against Arsenal. They could be the type of fixtures that Frank thrives in, given the way he masterminded wins over those clubs in his time at Brentford.

However, it could equally end with some tough results, further introspection, and questions over the direction of Spurs moving forward.