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Tottenham’s January transfer business was kick-started with the signing of Conor Gallagher on Wednesday.

Gallagher joined Tottenham in a deal worth around £34million after spending the last 18 months at Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old’s move has been confirmed at the perfect time, too, following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury and the lack of depth Thomas Frank has available in midfield.

Nonetheless, supporters are hoping the signing of Gallagher will start a successful window, as Tottenham Hotspur News rounds up all the latest transfer updates.

Tottenham to terminate Alejo Veliz’s contract

When Spurs forked out £13m for Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central in August 2023, the club were hopeful that he could become a future success.

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But the 22-year-old has since made just eight senior appearances, and Tottenham sent Veliz back to Rosario Central on loan in the summer.

According to reports in Brazil, the Lilywhites are expected to terminate the remaining six months of the striker’s loan in the Argentine first tier to facilitate a move to Bahia.

The Brazilian outfit have already reached an agreement in principle with Tottenham over the signing of Veliz after submitting a multi-million-pound offer.

Napoli join Roma in Radu Dragusin race

Radu Dragusin was sidelined for almost an entire year with an ACL injury, and the Romanian international returned to action at the end of December.

Sadly, despite battling hard to return to full fitness, it appears the 23-year-old isn’t a long-term part of Frank’s plans and could exit the club this month.

Roma have shown an interest in Dragusin, while former Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants to bring him to Napoli after submitting an enquiry.

Dragusin could therefore leave the North London side on loan in a bid for regular first-team football, something he isn’t guaranteed currently.

Souza undergoes Tottenham medical

Frank has been scouring the market for a new left-back, and Souza emerged as a priority target for Tottenham.

Spurs saw a £13m bid accepted for Souza, seeing the 19-year-old as a future long-term starter.

Now, the Brazilian is undergoing a medical ahead of a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a deal being close to completion.

Souza will have Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence to compete with for a place in the side, and many believe he could walk straight into the starting lineup.

Thomas Frank reacts to Conor Gallagher signing

The most important news of the day, though, was Spurs announcing the capture of Gallagher on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

Gallagher was welcomed to the club with open arms, despite representing Chelsea, and Frank was delighted to confirm his arrival.

“Conor is a top midfielder, who we have worked tirelessly to add to our squad,” Frank said.

“He is still young, so has plenty of room for improvement, but also has huge experience across the Premier League, La Liga and with the England national team.

“Conor has captained teams so will bring leadership, maturity, character and personality to our dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability and eye for goal will strengthen us in a key area of the pitch.

“I’m excited about working with him every day and I know the fans will love what he will bring to the team.”

Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham while Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin could head for the exit door.

After a disappointing first half of the season, which has led to rumours that Tottenham could sack head coach Thomas Frank, Spurs are intent on salvaging their campaign.

The January transfer window presents Tottenham with an opportunity to do just that, as Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher nears a £34 million transfer to Frank’s side.

Moreover, Tottenham are inching closer to signing Santos left-back Souza, and they also want to bring in a new forward following Brennan Johnson’s £35m transfer to Crystal Palace.

Conversely, Tottenham centre-back Radu Draguin has been linked with an exit and team-mate and Spurs’ summer signing Mathys Tel could quit the club in a bid to make it into France’s 2026 World Cup squad.

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Now, an update has emerged on the Spurs duo.

Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin learn Tottenham fate

Centre-back Dragusin has just returned from a serious knee injury, and already he has been linked with a Tottenham exit.

Meanwhile, winger Tel has somewhat underwhelmed following his permanent transfer from Bayern Munich.

Although the former is behind Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, among others, in the pecking order, and the latter isn’t always first choice, Frank is keen to keep the duo at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

That is according to Sky Sports, who state that none of Frank’s first-team squad is “currently allowed to leave the club”.

The report adds that Tel has interest from Paris FC and Roma are keeping tabs on Dragusin – but both are still part of Frank’s plans.

Cause for concern for Tottenham duo Tel and Dragusin

Tel spent the second half of last season on loan at Tottenham under former boss Ange Postecoglou, with the Frenchman scoring three goals and adding two assists in 20 appearances, 14 of which were starts.

Dragusin, on the other hand, has been working his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered last March.

Upon his return to action in late December, in a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, the Romania international came off the bench for the final five minutes.

Since then, he has been an unused substitute in four straight matches.

This season, Tel, 20, has scored three goals in 19 games, with the youngster starting in Tottenham’s last two matches.

Tel appears to be more likely to get regular game time this season. But if Dragusin continues to be on the fringes, he may look to leave Spurs sooner rather than later.

Jurgen Klopp continues to be linked with a return to management, despite previously making clear he is not looking for a new position.

German coach Klopp enjoyed huge success at Liverpool and also worked wonders at Borussia Dortmund before that.

Klopp has been touted as an option for Tottenham as current boss Thomas Frank is under huge sack pressure at Spurs.

Frank will be given the West Ham game to save his Tottenham job, but it is difficult to see just how much longer the Dane will be in charge.

But it does not look like Klopp will be the next man in charge at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, even if there was any chance before.

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Jurgen Klopp now frontrunner for Real Madrid job

Klopp currently works as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, which basically means he oversees matters at the energy drink giant’s stable of clubs.

It was recently suggested that Klopp is unhappy at Red Bull, potentially allowing Tottenham and others a chance to pounce.

However, a major bookmaker has dropped Klopp’s appointment odds at Tottenham from 6/1 to 12/1 in the space of a day.

This can be explained by Klopp emerging as a frontrunner to replace Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. The Spaniard’s exit was announced in a surprise statement on Monday.

Klopp is now level with Roberto De Zerbi, while Ruben Amorim (10/1) and Enzo Maresca (8/1), who recently left Manchester United and Chelsea respectively, are also on the list.

Ironically, Xabi Alonso is the new favourite to manage Tottenham next now that he is out of work, with that an appointment many Spurs fans would welcome.

Oliver Glasner (4/1) and Marco Silva (5/1) of Crystal Palace and Fulham respectively, are second and third favourites for the job if Frank goes.

What has Klopp said about returning to management?

Klopp was asked specifically this week about the chance to return to a top managerial job – arguably the biggest in the world – with Real Madrid.

“This has nothing to do with me and does not affect me at all,” Klopp told Austrian broadcaster Servus TV.

“Coaching jobs are always changing, and it’s fine to observe that from the sidelines without worrying about what it might mean for you personally, because where I am now is the right place for me.”

On the basis of those quotes, it does sound as though Klopp is true to his word in that he does not want to return anytime soon.

Klopp has also said Liverpool are the only English team he will manage in his career, which obviously rules Tottenham out of the running.

In an ironic twist, though, it may well be that the man Klopp is favourite to replace in Alonso is actually the best option for Spurs.

Tottenham’s January transfer window is finally kicking into gear.

With Thomas Frank retaining the support of Tottenham’s hierarchy for now, Spurs are hoping to enjoy a strong final few weeks of the winter window.

Tottenham have hijacked Aston Villa’s move for Conor Gallagher, with the former Chelsea midfielder now finalising his switch to N17.

Meanwhile, Spurs have been touted with a potential £40million-plus swoop for Yan Diomande, but Tottenham may face competition from Liverpool for the 19-year-old Leipzig forward.

Tottenham medical taking place for Brazilian defender Souza

Frank is hoping to welcome a handful more new faces to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the winter sales end, and he’s been handed another major breakthrough in his pursuit of a highly-rated young defender.

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Santos left-back Souza has been strongly linked with Tottenham; a player hailed as “very impressive” by South American football expert Tim Vickery.

Tottenham are believed to have had a bid in the region of £13m accepted for the 19-year-old, despite him having a reported release clause of £87.1m for overseas clubs.

And, after a couple of days of relative silence regarding the progression of the deal, a post from Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe via X on Wednesday has reported that Souza is undergoing his Spurs medical today.

Why Souza could walk straight into Tottenham starting XI

Despite having only made 38 senior appearances for Santos, Tottenham’s current left-back situation could see Souza drafted into a key role in Frank’s side from the get-go.

The future of Destiny Udogie is firmly up in the air, with the 23-year-old out of favour under Frank, whilst Djed Spence continues to struggle finding consistency in his performances.

That leaves just 32-year-old Ben Davies as the only other option at left-back, but with the Welshman out of contract in the summer, he isn’t a long-term solution in that position.

So, Frank may well feel inclined to throw Souza in the deep end, and if he can swim in the Premier League straight away, then Spurs will feel confident they’ve found their future on the left flank of defence.

Tottenham have made some shocking deals in the transfer market over the last few years.

Joe Lewis is under pressure from Tottenham fans as they sit 14th in the league and have been knocked out of both domestic cups under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham’s recruitment hasn’t been good enough, and they’ve blown millions of pounds on players who haven’t made a big impact.

Dominic Solanke has failed to hit the ground running since his move from Bournemouth, while Xavi Simons hasn’t reached the levels he is capable of.

However, one player who looks set to leave Spurs has been worse than both of them, and that is Argentinian forward Alejo Veliz.

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Tottenham fans react to terrible Alejo Veliz transfer as exit details emerge

Spurs signed Veliz for £13m from Rosario Central in August 2023, although after failed loan spells at Espanyol and Sevilla, he was loaned back out to the Argentinian side in the summer.

According to reports from Brazilian outlet UOL, Tottenham will terminate the remaining six months of Veliz’s loan to Rosario Central in order to facilitate a move to Bahia.

Brazilian side Bahia have made a multi-million-pound offer to buy the forward, and an agreement in principle has been reached with the Lilywhites.

The 22-year-old will go down as a signing that had wasted potential, and fans reacted to the news that he may be leaving Spurs on a permanent basis – one describing it as “truly shocking”.

One fan said: “What a dreadful transfer that was. Exactly why I’m not excited one bit about the Brazilian left-back Souza.”

Another supporter added: “That was a waste of money, didn’t even get given a chance.”

On reflection, Veliz’s move was a shocking bit of business, and one that has failed spectacularly.

What did Ange Postecoglou say about Alejo Veliz?

It was a fairly worrying sign that Postecoglou immediately dismissed the idea of Veliz gaining any first-team minutes upon his arrival.

On 12 August 2023, he said: “It will take a while for him – we’ve just got to let him settle. He’s a young guy; it’s a fairly different level.

“He’s one we’re all invested in for the long term, but I wouldn’t expect him to see any minutes over the first part of the season.”

Veliz had a breakthrough season with Rosario Central in 2023, scoring 11 league goals in 24 appearances.

However, he has scored just 10 goals in senior football since Tottenham signed him, and he has failed to hit the heights he once showed as a 19-year-old.

Tottenham are not resting on their laurels as they close in on Conor Gallagher’s signature.

Shortly after winning their first major trophy in 17 years by lifting the Europa League last May, Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham following a poor Premier League season.

Tottenham then swooped for Brentford boss Thomas Frank as his successor, and while they started the season brightly, their fortunes have tailed off since then.

Spurs currently sit 14th in the Premier League, and speculation has mounted that Frank could be sacked after their FA Cup loss to Aston Villa last weekend.

However, in more positive news, they appear to be on the cusp of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Gallagher for £34million.

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It seems, though, that Tottenham are eager to make more January signings as a crucial second half of the season gets underway.

Tottenham eye Neymar’s Santos teammate and a forward

When Destiny Udogie headed to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Udinese in 2022, it looked like they had a real prospect on their hands.

Quick, powerful, and with the ability to produce lung-busting runs with apparent ease, the Italian seemed primed to keep Spurs’ left-back spot for years to come. Fast forward to the present, though, and Udogie may be set to leave Tottenham.

After falling out of favour under Frank, Tottenham are now pursuing Neymar’s Santos teammate Souza as a left-back replacement.

And according to Sky Sports, the north London team are finalising a deal for the 19-year-old – who made 29 appearances and scored one goal as Santos maintained their place in the Brazilian top-flight in 2025.

The report adds that they are also looking for another forward, without specifying who that may be.

Incidentally, there is no guarantee the young Brazilian will hit the ground running under Tottenham boss Frank. But in their current position, he may have to.

Frank wants Tottenham signings after reshaping attack

Over the summer, Tottenham spent big on winger Mohammed Kudus and attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, while striker Randal Kolo Muani joined on loan.

But between the three of them, they have mustered a paltry three goals in the Premier League this season.

Moreover, Kudus is out with a thigh injury until April and other than striker Richarlison (seven), no other Tottenham teammate has scored more than three Premier League goals.

It is understandable, therefore, that Frank said at the end of December: “Of course the window will open and we will be in the market and see if there’s anything we can do.

“But it needs to be something where we think it can clearly improve the team, if not I’d rather want to wait. But we will be out there.”

Spurs decided to sell winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace earlier this month for £35m, and with Kudus out for a while, they may need another forward option.

Whether Frank’s side gets that is uncertain.

Tottenham have already let several players leave the club in January.

Jamie Donley has been loaned out to Oxford United, while Kota Takai will earn some game time at German side Borussia Monchengladbach.

Although other loan deals have also been completed, the most high-profile exit is Brennan Johnson’s £35million move to Crystal Palace.

The Welsh international scored the winning goal in the Europa League final against Man United, and although he has etched his name in Tottenham‘s history, he wasn’t seen as an integral part of Thomas Frank’s plans this season.

And Alejo Veliz’s loan spell could now be terminated, as he looks set to join Johnson in leaving Spurs permanently.

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Alejo Veliz set to move to Brazilian side Bahia

Tottenham forked out £13m to sign Veliz from Rosario Central in August 2023 with the hope that the striker would develop into a player capable of leading the line for them.

However, it hasn’t gone to plan, and Veliz left Tottenham on loan for a return to Rosario Central in the summer, although that spell could be over very soon.

According to reports from Brazilian media outlet UOL, Spurs are expected to terminate the remaining six months of the striker’s loan to Rosario Central in order to facilitate a move to Bahia.

Brazilian outfit Bahia have made a multi-million-pound offer to buy Veliz, and an agreement in principle has already been reached with Tottenham.

The offer’s value has not been officially disclosed, but the proposal is considered to be quite high, and Veliz could be on the verge of a long-awaited departure from N17.

Having been on Tottenham’s books for over two years, the move clearly hasn’t worked out for the 22-year-old, and it’s now just a matter of time before he is let go permanently.

His luck sums up exactly why Spurs are still in desperate need of a reliable goalscorer.

Thomas Frank striker dilemma has been a huge issue for Tottenham’s form

Veliz isn’t the only striker who hasn’t lived up to his full potential.

Richarlison has had a good season; however, his work rate off the ball has left Frank far more impressed.

Dominic Solanke came in from Bournemouth in August 2024 with a huge amount of promise, but injuries have stunted the £65million man’s progression.

As for Randal Kolo Muani, he has not been fully fit this season, although two goals from 21 appearances is still not good enough.

A lot of money has been spent on forwards, and none of them, including Veliz, have looked anywhere near the level that Tottenham need if they want to compete for Champions League football.

While Frank does need to get more out of his players, the onus is on the board to make a statement signing and bring a proven striker to the club.

Antonio Conte is one of Tottenham’s most successful managers in recent history.

The Italian head coach joined Spurs in November 2021 and managed to secure Champions League football at the expense of Arsenal on the final day of the 2021-22 season.

However, Conte’s fiery personality at Tottenham would prove to be his downfall.

After a 3-3 draw with Southampton on 18 March 2023, Conte launched an astonishing rant against Daniel Levy and Tottenham’s ambitions, before being sacked eight days later.

He is now thriving at Napoli, and is targeting defender Radu Dragusin as a potential option for his squad, as negotiations with Roma have taken a blow.

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Napoli join Roma in the race to sign Radu Dragusin

Dragusin sustained an ACL injury in January 2025 and only just returned to first-team training in December.

Dragusin could be set for a move to Roma, although Italian journalist Mirko Di Natale has reported on X that Napoli have enquired about Dragusin.

Roma are still the favourites to sign him, but negotiations have come to a halt and a move to Conte’s side could prove to be more appealing.

Roma want to include an option to buy the 23-year-old, although Spurs are not willing to sanction a permanent exit for Dragusin just yet.

There is currently no agreement on the structure of the deal with Roma, and Napoli are waiting in the background to try and strike up a deal for the Romanian defender.

Having joined Tottenham from Genoa at the start of 2024, Dragusin is now fourth in the pecking order behind Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Kevin Danso.

Dragusin suffered a severe injury, and it’s perhaps best for him to get regular game time after such a prolonged spell on the sidelines.

How does Dragusin fit Antoni Conte’s plans?

Reuniting with Conte will do him the world of good, and it could give him the platform to excel.

Napoli are currently 3rd in the Serie A table, and the Italian champions are desperate to retain their crown as they sit four points off league leaders Inter.

Conte plays with three central defenders, a system Dragusin is familiar with from his time at Genoa.

Having conceded just 17 goals in 19 games this season, the Italian manager has turned his team into a well-oiled machine.

Dragusin will likely come straight into the side in place of right-sided defender Sam Beukema and become a mainstay for the second half of the season.

Tottenham on verge of January signings No 2 and 3 as next medical scheduled

Tottenham could welcome two new arrivals to N17 this week.

Thomas Frank is already working to improve his squad, and Tottenham have been busy in the January transfer window as a result.

Brennan Johnson moved to Crystal Palace for £35million, while Irish youngster Mason Melia joined Tottenham for a fee of £1.6m.

Following Spurs’ FA Cup third-round exit on Saturday, they are in desperate need of additions that can walk into their starting lineup straight away.

Frank is under intense pressure, although he has been given the financial backing he needs as two deals are on the verge of being announced.

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Souza set for Tottenham medical in next 48 hours

Spurs have several priorities to address in January, and thankfully, they’re on course to sign 19-year-old left-back Souza.

Tottenham have agreed a £13million deal with Santos for Souza, and he is now set to undergo his medical in N17.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that the youngster’s medical will take place in the next 48 hours, with his announcement likely to come before Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham.

Souza reportedly had a release clause worth €100m (£87.1m) to foreign clubs, and Frank’s side have managed to secure themselves a bargain.

The Brazilian U19 international could challenge Destiny Udogie for a starting spot in the top flight, who has failed to hit the ground running under Frank.

Having made 38 senior appearances, the Brazilian has registered 42 touches in the opposition box the 2025 season, and he could be an astute signing for Spurs in the future.

However, Souza may not be announced as Tottenham’s first signing of the transfer window.

Conor Gallagher set for Tottenham medical before Souza

Gallagher has agreed a deal to join Tottenham, and he could complete his medical by Tuesday morning.

The 25-year-old had grown increasingly unhappy over his lack of game time at Atletico Madrid, and Tottenham beat out Villa to secure his signature for a fee of £34m.

Gallagher has an abundance of experience at the top level, and he is a perfect fit for Frank’s style of play.

He has set his sights on getting back into the England squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and returning to the Premier League will be hugely beneficial for his career.

Both Gallagher and Souza could have a huge part to play in Tottenham’s season.

Only time will tell whether they can perform for Frank.

Thomas Frank has failed to get a positive tune out of his Tottenham side since taking over in the summer.

Frank was brought in from Brentford as a replacement for Ange Postecoglou after he was controversially sacked at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Despite frustration over the Australians’ exit, there were high hopes for Frank at Tottenham based on his seven-year spell with the Bees.

Frank is now under pressure to be sacked at Spurs and could soon face the sack if results and performances don’t pick up considerably.

The main issues have been in front of goal under Frank, with concerns now raised over his failure to replicate his transfer success from Brentford in N17.

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Thomas Frank to blame for striker failings at Tottenham

Tottenham have been linked to Ivan Toney, Yoane Wissa, Igor Thiago and Bryan Mbeumo over the past 12 months in their hunt for new attacking options.

Brentford is the common theme running through this quartet, summing up just how superb the Dane’s recruitment was during his days at the Gtech Community Stadium.

None of the four have gone on to play for Spurs, but have a combined 43 goals this season across various teams.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “Thomas Frank has been the initiator of three very good centre-forwards at Brentford.

“Ivan Toney came to fruition, Bryan Mbeumo has gone to Manchester United and then Igor Thiago, who they brought in.

“I can’t understand why Tottenham can’t find another centre-forward as he did at Brentford.

“It’s a shame he hasn’t yet found the knack of getting one at Tottenham.

Tottenham need a new striker in the January transfer window

Dominic Solanke may be returning from injury, but that can’t distract from the desperate need for goals in this Spurs side.

The top goalscorer list reads for grim reading in N17, with Joao Palhinha sat second having scored just three goals on loan.

It says it all that Johnson slips into this list despite now playing for Crystal Palace. Something has to change.

Frank has all the credentials to prove he knows how to pick out and sign an elite attacking talent when given the tools, so he needs to be given the budget to do so.

The Lilywhites are now a mid-table Premier League side and are out of the FA Cup, so the time for experimentation is now.