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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.

Micky van de Ven’s long-term Tottenham future is a cause of concern for some Spurs fans.

Van de Ven swapped Wolfsburg for Tottenham in the summer of 2023 on a six-year contract, and since then he has become a firm fan favourite at the club.

He has since made 78 appearances for Spurs, scoring nine goals along the way, with his wondergoal at Tottenham beat Copenhagen earlier this season likely to live long in the memory.

As his stock grows, top teams will be clamouring for his signature, and for the time being, Van de Ven seems unlikely to sign a contract extension at Tottenham.

While he may not be extending his stay at the north London team, who are languishing in 14th in the Premier League, the Dutchman was delighted to see contract news coming out of Newcastle United.

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Micky van de Ven sends message as Sven Botman pens Newcastle extension

Newcastle United announced that centre-back Botman had signed a new contract until 2030 on Monday.

The 26-year-old had entered the final 18 months of his original deal, but now he has committed his long-term future to Eddie Howe’s side.

The Netherlands international said: “I’m really happy to sign this contract. This club has given me so much in the past three and a half years. I’ve grown as a person and as a player here and I feel like I have so much more to give in the long term.

“That’s why both parties are really happy with this decision and I’m looking forward to what’s coming in the future here.”

He also took to Instagram to express his delight at the news, saying he felt “blessed” to take this next step.

Among the many well-wishers, fellow Dutchman Van de Ven aired his support for Botman’s new deal by posting a fire emoji in the comments. Whether he follows suit at Spurs remains to be seen.

What is the latest with Micky van de Ven’s Tottenham future?

While Van de Ven is arguably in the form of his life at Tottenham, the defender’s displays are not being matched by Spurs’ position this season.

Although Spurs are in with a chance of automatically qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League this season, with Frank’s team currently one point and three places outside the top eight, they are underwhelming in the Premier League.

Frank is under pressure to keep his job at Tottenham and if they don’t improve, fears are growing that the 24-year-old could head for pastures new this year.

Indeed, the Dutchman, whose contract runs until 2029, has been linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid, although Van de Ven is said to favour a move to rivals Barcelona.

If Tottenham are able to keep hold of one of their biggest assets, they will need to start performing better on the pitch.

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Thomas Frank will be looking over his shoulders following yet another high-profile managerial sacking.

Xabi Alonso was given the shove by Real Madrid on Monday following his side’s defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final over the weekend.

Alonso is the latest high-profile managerial departure in 2026, with Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim also leaving Chelsea and Manchester United respectively.

Frank may well be the next manager sacked after a terrible start to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Former Brentford boss Frank will be given the West Ham game to save his job, but defeat in that one could spell the end.

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And Alonso’s exit at Madrid has given Frank another headache to deal with.

Xabi Alonso fourth favourite to become next Tottenham manager

Alonso was touted as an option for Tottenham while still in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, whom he guided to a shock Bundesliga title triumph the season before last.

However, the Spaniard instead opted to join European giants Madrid in what has turned out to be a bad appointment for all involved.

Still, Alonso will not be short of job offers down the line thanks to his remarkable work with Leverkusen.

One bookmaker has already installed Alonso as the fourth favourite to become Tottenham‘s next manager at 8/1.

Having another high-profile name to contend with – and indeed one out of work – will no doubt be something that is on Frank’s mind.

Frank cannot blame anyone but himself if sacked by Tottenham, however, having failed to both pick up results and indeed win over supporters with his style of play.

Who is favourite for Tottenham job?

Alonso is now level with Maresca and behind just three other names in the bookmakers’ odds to become next Spurs manager.

Jurgen Klopp is next on the list at 6/1, having been out of work since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Fulham boss Marco Silva is also 6/1, while Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner is considered the favourite at 4/1.

Palace are on a poor run of form, culminating in Saturday’s almighty FA Cup upset against Macclesfield, but Glasner’s triumph in the competition last season raised his stock massively.

In the view of many Tottenham fans, anyone would be better than Frank right now.

And if Alonso is indeed ready to get straight back into the game, there are surely not many better options out there.

Tottenham have made an out-of-the-blue £50million offer for West Ham United attacker Lucas Paqueta, according to a report from South America.

Widespread reports emerged on Monday suggesting that Paqueta has asked to leave Spurs‘ hated rivals – and next opponents – West Ham this window.

Tottenham were strongly linked with Paqueta in the summer, but nothing came of that speculation as he remained at the London Stadium.

It was claimed at the time that Spurs could land Paqueta for as little as £40m, but it is now apparent that will not be the case.

Lucas Paqueta turns down Tottenham advances

Paqueta has been a hit-and-miss player for West Ham over the past few seasons, but they clearly do not intend to sell below value.

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According to UOL journalist Rodrigo Mattos via X on Monday evening – a reporter with more than 121,000 followers and considered reliable – Spurs tabled a £50m offer for Paqueta.

However, the Brazilian has made clear that he does not want to join Tottenham.

Indeed, it has been widely reported elsewhere that Flamengo are the team Paqueta wants to join as he wants to return home.

Mattos adds that talks were planned between Flamengo and West Ham on Monday, where it is hoped a solution to the transfer saga can be reached.

Paqueta arrival would spell obvious end for one player

This report makes it clear that Tottenham are not going to sign Paqueta this month. Many will question why as much as £50m was offered in the first place.

If this interest was legitimate, however, it adds weight to the reports that Mathys Tel is looking to leave Tottenham this month.

Tel plays mainly as a central attacker and is also capable of being used on the left. Paqueta, by comparison, is a central attacking midfielder who can also play out wide.

It is abundantly clear that Tel is not suited to play for Tottenham, but that is not to say Paqueta is the right option to bring in.

There has to be a happy medium, and hopefully this £50m is now better spent elsewhere before the window closes in three weeks’ time.

Thomas Frank has made a number of mistakes since he became the Tottenham manager.

Frank is under intense scrutiny at Tottenham as his side sit 14th in the table, and the relationship between the fans and the team is completely fractured.

His style of football has left supporters frustrated, and they’ve already been eliminated from both domestic cup competitions.

Frank’s handling of new signings has also been questionable, and Mathys Tel is certainly someone who has every right to feel aggrieved by his lack of first-team minutes.

Mathys Tel ready to leave Tottenham on loan

After spending the second half of the 2024-25 season on loan in N17, Tel was signed permanently for £30million.

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However, he was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad in September and was only added in place of the injured Dominic Solanke in December.

According to a report from The Guardian on Monday, Tel has informed Tottenham he is open to leaving on loan, having grown frustrated at his lack of game time under Frank since making the move from Bayern Munich.

Paris FC and Turkish sides Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are interested in taking the 20-year-old forward on loan until the end of the season.

Clubs in Italy and Spain are also believed to have made contact with Spurs, who are thought to be reluctant to let him leave after selling Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m.

It’s frankly ludicrous that he has been a Tottenham player for six months, and talks about leaving have already begun.

Frank clearly hasn’t gotten the best out of Tel, and the majority of managers in the Premier League would have worked much better with him than the Dane, who is solely to blame.

Tel has scored two goals in five Premier League starts this season and one in his nine league substitute appearances, showing that he is hardly out of form given the lack of first-team action.

The one big reason Tel will want Tottenham exit

The French attacker wants regular playing time to boost his chances of making Didier Deschamps’ 2026 World Cup squad.

Having been recently named the U21 captain, he is not far off making that jump to the senior team.

However, he can’t bridge that gap in time unless he leaves Spurs and showcases his ability at a club that values him.

As alluded to previously, his loan was handled so poorly and it seems laughable that two days after Frank was hired, the option to buy Tel was triggered.

Given how matters have played out, it’s a huge error and a massive waste of £30m.

Frank has to take responsibility for the player he has treated the most unfairly at Tottenham, and he has given Spurs fans an extra reason to want him sacked.

Ange Postecoglou is one of the most polarising managers in Tottenham’s history.

Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham for their underperformance in the Premier League after leading them to a 17th-placed finish in 2024-25.

Although the 60-year-old won the Europa League in his final game, Daniel Levy decided to replace him with Thomas Frank, and that move certainly hasn’t paid off yet.

Frank is under intense pressure as Spurs find themselves out of both domestic cups at this early stage of the season.

Many fans would love to see Postecoglou return, but Tim Sherwood isn’t so sure that Tottenham will go in that direction.

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Tim Sherwood dismisses claim for Ange Postecoglou to return to Tottenham

It wasn’t long before the Australian was back in management this campaign, but his 39-day spell with Nottingham Forest ended disastrously on 18 October.

He is currently out of a job, and Sherwood believes that there is no chance he will return to N17 if Frank were to be sacked.

Speaking live on Sky Sports News on 12 January, he said: “That won’t happen. I’ve got a lot of respect for Postecoglou; he’s a manager who won something at Spurs when others have failed.

“They sacked a winner, and they made their choice in the best interests of the club. They believed that Postecoglou wasn’t the man to take them forward, end of.

“That is what they’ve done with Frank, they’ve put their belief in him being a success.

“He still might be a success, but he’s clearly not at the moment.”

Postecoglou’s future remains uncertain, although it’s safe to say he has been linked with a number of teams around the world.

What’s next for Ange Postecoglou?

Postecoglou was also tipped to return to Celtic, although they’ve opted to go with Martin O’Neill for the rest of the season.

A Premier League return wasn’t completely out of the question in December, with both Leeds and Fulham emerging as an option for Postecoglou, but both sides have remarkably improved under their respective managers during the festive period.

As we saw during his reign at Spurs, his attacking style of play was scintillating to watch, but not much emphasis was put on defending.

There are not many teams these days that would employ a manager with such a risky approach, but perhaps he could lead Australia on the international stage.

Current head coach Tony Popovic is on a three-game losing streak with the Socceroos, suffering consecutive friendly defeats to the USA, Venezuela, and Colombia through October and November.

With Australia set to feature in the 2026 World Cup, could Postecoglou make a spectacular move to manage his home country in June?

Only time will tell for the Spurs’ trophy-winning hero.

Thomas Frank will be desperate to bring new players to N17 immediately.

Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup has left fans even more frustrated with what’s happening, and they need players who are ready to go straight into action as soon as possible.

Tottenham have only brought in Mason Melia for a fee of £1.6m, although a £13m deal for Santos left-back Souza has also been accepted.

Interest in Conor Gallagher has emerged, while Spurs appear to have made their move for Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz, but whether Xabi Alonso lets him leave is another question.

Real Madrid won’t sell Brahim Diaz unless an extraordinary offer is made

Alonso has previously spoken about how much he values Diaz, but Tottenham’s interest has thrown his future into contention.

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Spanish media outlet Fichajes reports that Spurs have put a £52million offer on the table for the Moroccan forward, who is currently playing a starring role for his country at AFCON.

Real Madrid’s stance is firm, and Diaz is not for sale unless an exceptionally high offer is made.

Internally, they have a clear figure that they wouldn’t even consider offers below £35m for the 26-year-old.

Tottenham have gone well above that with their first offer, and negotiations may progress despite Madrid’s initial stance.

The Spanish giants may find it hard to turn down that fee for a player who doesn’t even start for them, and they could use that money to reinvest in their ageing defence.

The stats that show why signing Brahim Diaz would be a major coup for Tottenham

Diaz made history on Friday as he became the first Moroccan player ever to score in five consecutive AFCON matches in a single edition, with his side booking a semi-final spot with victory over Cameroon.

He joined Real Madrid for £15m in June 2019 and has played a total of 129 times, scoring 21 goals and assisting a further 23.

He’s also spent three seasons at AC Milan on loan, making 124 appearances in total while scoring 18 and assisting 15, and notably forming a part of the club’s last title-winning team in 2021-22.

Diaz could immediately play on the right wing to replace Mohammed Kudus, and given the fact that Tottenham also sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m, they are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements.

Frank is currently in a precarious position, and he needs to be given all the financial support necessary to finalise the deal for Diaz.