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Tottenham’s deadline day looked to be quiet, but the club’s move for 18-year-old James Wilson emerged from nowhere.

The Hearts forward looked to be Arsenal-bound before the Lilywhites swooped in, but instead, he is making the switch to the other side of North London.

Wilson has had a decent career so far, and his prominence in the Scottish league earned him a call-up to the national team last March.

The forward has already played 45 games at the first-team level, but so far this campaign, he has not had the same level of trust shown in him.

However, that now looks to be to the benefit of Tottenham as they look to wrap the transfer up.

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Tottenham submit deal sheet for James Wilson transfer

Spurs had been looking to add more firepower up top, but it was expected that they would sign a more experienced option.

However, that has not been the case, and it is Hearts’ 18-year-old striker Wilson that is joining Spurs on deadline day.

The transfer for Wilson is now in a race against time. With the deadline officially closed, Tottenham would have had to submit a deal sheet in order to complete the move past 7pm.

According to Sky Sports, Spurs have submitted the deal sheet, giving them that extra leeway to finalise the transfer.

At 18 years old, it is hard to predict how Wilson fits into this Spurs side straight away. However, even if he starts at the bottom of the pecking order, he has plenty of time on his way to force his way into the team.

What have Wilson’s managers said about him?

Wilson has been highly rated by the coaches he has worked with at Hearts, with former manager Neil Critchley providing a glowing assessment.

Critchley was the man who gave Wilson his debut, and it is safe to say he was very impressed with the talent.

He told Irish News that the player is “Fantastic, but that’s him, he’s a goal scorer, a goal poacher,” while also saying that he is a “Good kid, always smiling, breath of fresh air.”

While Hearts are leading the Scottish Premier League, Spurs have been able to capitalise on Wilson’s lack of minutes at the Edinburgh club.

Derek McInnes has not had the same level of trust that Critchley showed the player, handing the 18-year-old just one league start and 77 minutes overall.

For Tottenham fans, the added bonus of getting one over bitter rivals Arsenal only sweetens the deal.

Tottenham are edging closer to their third signing of the winter transfer window.

Thomas Frank is coming under pressure at Tottenham and is in desperate need of fresh faces to help turn things around.

The Dane has welcomed Souza and Conor Gallagher to Tottenham in January, but has looked keen to add to his squad further in North London.

Maghnes Akliouche has emerged as a target for Tottenham, with a move discussed throughout deadline day as the 7pm cut-off approaches.

A deal for the Frenchman doesn’t appear to be on the cards, but that hasn’t stopped a loan agreement from being sorted elsewhere.

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Tottenham agree loan-to-buy deal for striker

Dominic Solanke scored a brace against Manchester City, but there are still concerns surrounding the forward line in N17.

Randal Kolo Muani has struggled to hit the heights in the Premier League, and now Dane Scarlett has departed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The academy product has moved to Hibernian on loan, and ironically, Spurs have turned to their most bitter rivals for a potential alternative.

Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday that Tottenham now have a deal in place to sign James Wilson from Hearts.

The Lilywhites look set to beat Arsenal to the 18-year-old’s signing after offering a loan deal with an option to buy, as opposed to the Gunners’ trial period.

A move has now been agreed at Tynecastle Park, with a medical now underway for the teenager down Hotspur Way.

James Wilson picks Tottenham over Arsenal

Mikel Arteta may have got one over Frank with the signing of Eberechi Eze in the summer, but the Lilywhites have now clapped back.

The England international hasn’t exactly been a massive success at the Emirates, while Wilson is poised to be a future star in North London.

The Scotland international already has 45 senior appearances for Hearts and has scored eight goals, including five in the Scottish Premiership.

That sort of record is hugely positive for a player of his age and prompted strong interest from the Premier League, but Spurs have won the race.

It will be interesting now to see where Wilson fits into the pecking order under Frank, but it is just great to finally get one over Arsenal in the transfer market.

Tottenham have been in the market for a new forward signing, with attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche on their shortlist.

Spurs have sounded out multiple targets over the last few weeks as Thomas Frank looks to turn around the dismal form in the Premier League.

So far, the club have already brought in Conor Gallagher and Brazilian left-back Souza as they attempt to climb the table.

However, the Dane seemingly wants reinforcements further up the pitch, and whether or not Akliouche could be coming to N17 has now come out.

Tottenham make final decision on move for Maghnes Akliouche

Akliouche would be an excellent addition to Tottenham’s squad and would add strength in depth to Frank’s options.

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Currently, Xavi Simons is the sole number 10 available to the Spurs manager with both James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall out injured.

In a couple of games, Randal Kolo Muani has filled in as part of a two-number-10 setup, but the Frenchman is more suited to centre-forward.

Additionally, Kolo Muani has been linked away from Spurs with Jhon Duran emerging as a potential replacement this transfer window.

This would have made a move for Akliouche an attractive prospect; however, that appears to have been nipped in the bud.

According to journalist Tom Barclay, Spurs will not be making a move for Akliouche in this transfer window. The 23-year-old was seen as a ‘secondary’ option to Xavi Simons.

It could very well end up being a quiet end to the window for Tottenham, who have missed out on numerous targets.

Do Tottenham have their priorities wrong?

Tottenham may need players to help in the final third, but the crisis in defence is much more urgent at the moment.

While most of their injuries at the back look to be short-term, with Micky van de Ven expected to return to face Manchester United and Pedro Porro and Djed Spence expected back by the end of February, it is not a tenable situation.

Frank’s options are incredibly stretched, and that has seen Joao Palhinha be dropped into central defence against Manchester City.

Spurs could still salvage a spot in Europe, with the Lilywhites not far off with plenty of games left to play, but with a lack of fit defensive options, their situation could see them fall away.

Yes, Tottenham could benefit from another forward, but adding another defender is just as important.

Tottenham are facing fresh interest in on-loan striker Randal Kolo Muani before the winter window slams shut.

Last summer, Tottenham signed Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain despite Juventus’ efforts to bring him back to the Serie A side.

Fast forward to the present, and forward Kolo Muani is already being linked with a Tottenham exit following an underwhelming first half of the campaign.

The 27-year-old has failed to register a solitary goal or assist in 16 Premier League appearances, and for the season as a whole, he has notched just six goal contributions in all competitions.

With Dominic Solanke seemingly Tottenham’s first-choice striker at present, something that has been solidified after a brace against Manchester City on Sunday, Kolo Muani is being linked with a Tottenham Hotspur Stadium departure.

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Juventus eye move for Tottenham’s Randal Kolo Muani

In January 2025, France international Kolo Muani was loaned to Serie A team Juventus until the end of the season.

In that short stint, he impressed for the Italian giants, scoring 10 goals in 22 appearances. After scoring in his first three Serie A matches, he matched a feat last achieved for the club by Juventus great Roberto Baggio in 1990.

Now, Tuttomercatoweb, state that after mounting interest across January, Juve are making one “last assault” to try and re-sign Kolo Muani on loan.

The report adds that the former Eintracht Frankfurt star, who joined PSG in 2023 for a fee worth up to £78million, is pushing for a return to Turin but Tottenham don’t want to lose him without a replacement.

Kolo Muani is likely to get game time in the second half of the season as Richarlison is out injured and head coach Thomas Frank is likely to rotate between the Frenchman and Solanke.

But a return to Juve appears to be a tempting option. Whether or not it will happen before the winter window slams shut on Monday night is up in the air.

Thomas Frank makes transfer intentions clear

Tottenham may yet secure some deadline day signings before the window shuts, going by comments from Frank.

In mid-January, Tottenham signed Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher for a reported fee of £34million.

But other than recruiting Santos left-back Souza, this window has been fairly quiet for Spurs. However, former Brentford boss Frank is hopeful of doing some more business in the coming hours.

After the 2-2 draw with City, the Dane said: “We are active, no doubt about that. If something happens, let’s see.”

Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League, just nine points clear of the relegation zone. To climb up the table, more signings may be needed.

Tottenham could be in for a busy few hours amid links to Fenerbahce striker Jhon Duran on Monday.

Thomas Frank will be hoping to sign a few more players to improve the squad of his squad, which currently sits 14th in the Premier League.

While Spurs’ comeback against Manchester City to secure a point in the 2-2 draw was encouraging, there’s clearly a dearth of quality at the Danish manager’s disposal.

There seems to be a particular emphasis on the attacking department going through a mini-overhaul soon, and the former Aston Villa centre-forward may be on his way to N17 before the 2 February deadline.

Jhon Duran an option for Tottenham if Randal Kolo Muani joins Juventus

Duran’s name has been mentioned at Tottenham as a potential replacement for Randal Kolo Muani, according to Dean Jones.

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The TEAMtalk journalist has claimed that Juventus are pursuing a deal for the French striker, but Spurs have no intention to sanction the forward’s exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, in case the 27-year-old leaves, the North London outfit will have to sign a new number nine, with Duran emerging as an option.

The 22-year-old Colombia international was a hot property during his spell at Aston Villa, but he hasn’t hit the heights expected since leaving the Premier League, as evidenced by his Sofascore stats.

Spurs to make one last attempt for Andy Robertson deal

Tottenham are expected to make one final check on Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson before the 7pm deadline, according to football.london.

The news outlet reports that while Spurs’ main focus is on reinforcing their attack in the coming hours, they”re still monitoring the Scotland international’s situation at Anfield.

While the North London outfit have agreed a deal in principle with the Reds for the 31-year-old, it remains to be seen what the future holds for him, but the defender would certainly add solidity to their backline, considering his Sofascore record from this season.

Liverpool are waiting to see whether they can bring Konstantinos Tsimikas back from his loan spell at Roma before signing off on Robertson’s exit.

Antonin Kinksy going nowhere amid West Ham United interest

West Ham United have indeed expressed interest in signing Antonin Kinsky from Tottenham, according to Sky Sports.

The news outlet reports that while the Hammers have the Czechia goalkeeper on their radar, Spurs have no intention of parting ways with him at this stage.

It looks like Kinsky, 22, won’t be leaving the North London outfit anytime soon despite struggling for game time under Frank this season.

Guglielmo Vicario hasn’t really set the world alight with his performances for the Lilywhites this season, and it makes sense to keep the former Slavia Prague shot-stopper, with Brandon Austin the only other backup.

Callum Olusesi’s proposed move to Serie A side Torino appears to be in doubt.

Olusesi underwent a medical with Torino over the weekend, as the final formalities of the deal were being completed.

The 18-year-old hasn’t made a competitive first-team appearance for Tottenham this season, with his sole senior outing coming in the Europa League against Hoffenheim in January last year.

Olusesi signed a new contract with Spurs in April 2025, which now sees his current deal run until the 2029.

Callum Olusesi’s Torino move on hold

Evidently then, Olusesi is a player that is rated highly in N17, with the central midfielder seemingly having a bright future ahead of him.

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So much so that in the last few days, it’s been reported that Hoffenheim and PSV have seen bids worth around £6million for Olusesi rejected, as Tottenham seeming appear unwilling to commit to a permanent sale.

However, they do seem to be open to letting the central midfielder leave on loan, and it’s widely reported that Olusesi’s proposed move to Torino does include an option for the Italian outfit to purchase him.

And, with a medical having been completed and the player in Turin ready to sign on as a Torino player, everything was pointing towards this loan switch being tied up well in advance of Monday’s 7pm deadline.

Now though, things have changed. As per a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, for reasons that are said to be unclear, the deal is now understood to be on hold.

It’s stated that the frameworks of the move were agreed upon by both parties, and so it’s currently not known why progress has been stopped at the final hurdle.

Deadline day clue could answer Olusesi hold up question

As is the case when it comes to deadline day, things can change very quickly.

Teams can hijack deals at the last second, with heads being turned despite having all but the contract left to sign with their proposed new club.

This could be the case with Olusesi and Torino too, as reports on Monday have emerged that he does have interest from across European football.

Clubs in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and in England are all understood to be keen on Olusesi, so it could be a case of a more attractive proposition turning up out of nowhere that’s got him changing his mind.

At this stage, however, that is purely speculation.

Tottenham teenager Mason Melia is set to remain in N17 beyond Monday’s 7pm transfer deadline.

Melia signed for Tottenham in February 2025, as Spurs made him the League of Ireland’s most expensive ever player in a £1.6million deal with St Patrick’s Athletic.

A 17-year-old at the time, Melia was understood to have held meetings with then-Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, who helped convince the striker to sign for the Lilywhites.

The Republic of Ireland youth international is one of the brightest young prospects in Irish football for many years, and is tipped for a big future ahead of him.

Tottenham outline first-team Mason Melia plan as loan call made

With Dominic Solanke picking up a slight knock against Man City, and with Randal Kolo Muani’s future up in the air ahead of Monday’s deadline, Thomas Frank could see his centre-forward options stretched thin.

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However, with Melia being signed under the previous regime, it has remained unclear as to how highly Frank rates the young Irishman.

Melia fired home 15 times in 44 total appearances for St Patrick’s Athletic in his final 2025 season with the Dublin-based outfit, which helped to truly affirm himself as a top talent.

But, having only officially joined Tottenham from 1 January this year, he’s still yet to make his competitive debut for Spurs.

He did arrive in N17 already suffering from a back injury though, but as revealed in an X post by Football.London reporter Alasdair Gold on Monday, he’s now on the verge of returning to fitness.

Gold also reports that Tottenham aren’t expected to send Melia out on loan before the window closes, as they are hoping he will start getting involved with the first-team.

Melia plan could explain Spurs’ Dane Scarlett exit

On Friday, it was announced that Dane Scarlett has joined Hibernian on loan for the remainder of the season, after making just five first-team appearances this season.

The 21-year-old has largely been an unused substitute for Spurs this term, and it now looks as though his role is set to be given to Melia.

With Scarlett being three years older than Melia, he doesn’t have the same luxury of time to largely sit on the bench, as he will want to really kick-start his career now.

Whereas with Melia, getting him involved around the first-team matchday squads could be a really valuable experience for him, even if it largely consists of making up the numbers for now.

Tottenham will be exploring attacking signings on deadline day as well as holding out hope for a late change to Andy Robertson’s situation.

Robertson looked set to complete a permanent switch to Tottenham earlier in the window, but Liverpool blocked the move due to a lack of depth at left-back.

Arne Slot’s side are working hard to bring Kostas Tsimikas back from his loan spell at Roma, but with no recall option in the Greek international’s contract, they are struggling to negotiate his return.

Spurs remain interested in Robertson, and Thomas Frank would jump at the opportunity to add some more experience to his squad.

Tottenham working on new attacking deals

According to football.london, Tottenham’s main focus will be on deals to improve their attacking ranks, but they will make a late check on Robertson’s status on deadline day.

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The North London side had agreed a deal in principle to sign the Scotland international, and Liverpool’s win over Qarabag was meant to be his final game for the club.

However, no deal will be finalised unless the Reds can bring Tsimikas back to Anfield.

While they wait for movement on Liverpool’s end, Spurs will be aiming to strengthen their forward ranks with Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche still a target in the closing stages of the winter window.

The 23-year-old Frenchman has long been linked with a move to North London, and could help solve some of Frank’s issues on the right-hand side.

Thomas Frank given Tottenham lifeline

Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday evening has given Frank something to build on in the coming weeks.

The second half performance was superb from Spurs, as they came back from two goals down to rescue a point against Pep Guardiola’s side.

After 45 minutes, it had looked as if no amount of deadline day business could rescue the Dane’s reputation in North London.

However, Frank will now be pushing hard to get deals over the line before the window shuts, to help support the likes of Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke, who were both instrumental in the comeback.

Tottenham could be active right until the close of play on transfer deadline day.

Spurs have so far brought in Conor Gallagher and Souza, while Brennan Johnson was a big-name departure earlier in the window.

Thomas Frank’s side continue to be linked with numerous names, though, ahead of the window closing at 7pm on Monday.

There could still be time for one or two more exits and arrivals on the final day of business, with Spurs clearly in need of more options in numerous positions.

Here, Tottenham News rounds up all the biggest transfer news regarding Spurs from the past 24 hours.

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Tottenham ready unexpected deadline day transfer amid ‘crisis’

If there is one area Tottenham could particularly do with an extra player right now, it’s in defence.

Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky Van de Ven and Ben Davies are all nursing injuries right now, while Cristian Romero went off at half-time against Manchester City.

Djed Spence is also now injured, which could see Tottenham make a deadline-day move for a new defender.

Spurs are said to be enduring a “crisis” right now, with Radu Dragusin being handed a rare start against City and Palhinha having to drop into the backline.

Radu Dragusin subject of new approach abroad, it could now impact Chelsea

On the subject of Dragusin, the centre-back has been linked with numerous clubs across Europe over the past few weeks.

Fiorentina are long-time admirers and have been eager to strike a deal with Tottenham for Dragusin’s signature.

And it appears Fiorentina have lodged a fresh approach for Dragusin, but the Romania international does not want to join the Serie A side.

That could see Fiorentina instead move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi.

Randal Kolo Muani wants to leave Tottenham in final hours of transfer window

There has been a big question marking hanging over Randal Kolo Muani throughout the winter transfer window.

And a decision on the on-loan Paris Saint-Germain forward will be made one way or another on deadline day.

It has been reported that Juventus are sat waiting by the phone for a Kolo Muani update as they could yet make a last-gasp move.

Kolo Muani, for his part, is said to want to move to the side he previously spent time on loan with last year.

However, given Dominic Solanke picked up a knock in the draw against City, that exit will surely not be sanctioned.

Solanke, as highlighted by the Sofascore graphic above, was superb on Sunday and will be a big loss if he is facing another spell out.

Tottenham to seal nick-of-time deal for Maghnes Akliouche after shock Monaco announcement

AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche is one of those Tottenham could attempt to bring in before the window closes.

Akliouche was surprisingly benched for just the second time this campaign for Monaco’s 4-0 win over Rennes on Saturday.

Tottenham hold a significant interest in Akliouche and this development may pave the way for Spurs to pounce in a last-gasp deal.

However, it is fair to say time is not on the Lilywhites’ side.

Thomas Frank was handed a big blow before his side took on Manchester City, with Djed Spence picking up a calf injury.

Facing up against Pep Guardiola’s side was never going to be an easy challenge, but the build-up of injuries currently at the club had made getting a result all the more difficult.

Spurs have been looking to spend this transfer window, but their reported deals keep on falling through. Frank admitted he wanted to sign Antoine Semenyo before he made the switch to Manchester.

It is clear that the North London side are looking to strengthen in attack, with Maghnes Akliouche a potential candidate for Tottenham.

Additionally, Raheem Sterling is among the names targeted by Spurs, but the injury to Spence could now force them to move elsewhere in the market.

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Thomas Frank tipped to make defensive signing at Tottenham

Spence’s injury meant he was added to the list of Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky Van de Ven and Ben Davies as Spurs’ injury crisis at the back continues.

The build-up of injuries meant Tottenham were forced to play Joao Palhinha at centre-back, with Archie Gray covering as a right wing-back.

Frank’s problems may have later been compounded with Cristian Romero unexpectedly withdrawn at half-time in the 2-2 draw against Man City on Sunday.

The latest injury to Spence could now force Spurs’ hand, with the club tipped to make a signing before the deadline.

The Sun states that amid “Tottenham’s injury crisis”, they could “now target another defender [on Monday] given their current predicament in that area.”

The N27 outfit had been targeting Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, but the Reds are undergoing their own injury crisis at the back, and with no backup left-back secured, that move is unlikely to move forward.

However, with both Souza and Destiny Udogie available, another left-sided option seems like the least of Frank’s worries.

How long is Djed Spence injured for?

Spence looks set to be sidelined for a month with a calf issue, meaning Frank could be without a natural right-back or right wing-back until the end of February.

Porro is also set to be out for a similar period, meaning if a new signing cannot get over the line, Archie Gray could have a prolonged spell out on the wide right.

Going out and buying or even loaning a temporary solution is not usually ideal, but the Lilywhites’ injuries keep on piling up.

With results poor and performances lacking, the North London club need to give themselves the best chance of climbing up the table before it becomes too late to secure a spot in Europe next season.