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Tottenham Hotspur made a strong start to the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, but after a difficult few months, the Londoners find themselves in the bottom half at the turn of the year.

As part of their plans to turn things around, Spurs are expected to be one of the most active top-flight clubs in the January transfer window, with a number of deals anticipated in both directions.

Thomas Frank's side are said to be in the market for a left winger, while a striker and left-sided defender are on the list should opportunities materialise this winter.

In order to fund their spending, the Lilywhites have already agreed their first exit of the window, and more could follow in the coming weeks to swell the coffers.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at what to expect from Tottenham in the 2026 January transfer window.

BRENNAN JOHNSON - OUT

According to reports, Spurs have already agreed a £35m fee with Crystal Palace for forward Brennan Johnson, who has also courted interest from the likes of Bournemouth and Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old has found starts hard to come by under Frank, seeing his place in the XI often taken by Mohammed Kudus, and he looks set to depart imminently in search of regular game time.

If Tottenham can recoup the reported figure for Johnson, then he would become the club's fourth-biggest sale, adding to the budget needed to sign a high-calibre forward in January.

RADU DRAGUSIN - OUT

Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin has become something of a forgotten man in North London due to his injury woes, and he could follow Johnson out the door this winter.

Fabrizio Romano has said that a return to Serie A may be on the cards for the defender, naming Roma and Fiorentina as potential destinations.

However, Romano also added that Spurs have not yet given the greenligiht for Dragusin's departure, though the matter could be 'unlocked' in the coming weeks.

YVES BISSOUMA - OUT

Due to a mixture of injury and disciplinary issues, Yves Bissouma is yet to make a competitive appearance under Frank, and it seems he may never get the chance to do so.

The midfielder is approaching the final six months of his Tottenham contract, and January represents the last chance Spurs have of pocketing a transfer fee for the 29-year-old.

Additionally, Bissouma was filmed allegedly inhaling laughing gas back in November - the same thing the 29-year-old was suspended for in 2024 - and it is said that he could be axed as a result.

SAVINHO - IN

Tottenham failed in their attempts to sign Savinho in the summer of 2025, but the Manchester City winger could be available to make a switch to the capital in January.

The Brazilian has made just nine starts for the Citizens across all competitions this season, and with Antoine Semenyo potentially joining Pep Guardiola's side in the coming days, his game time could be reduced even further.

David Ornstein noted to Sky Sports' Back Pages podcast on December 15 that Spurs would have the money to bring a wide attacker in during the winter window, and, when speaking on Savinho, said, "it didn't come to fruition [in the summer], maybe it will in January."

Yet to truly convince since taking the reins from Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank faces a defining period both on and off the pitch should he wish to save his Tottenham Hotspur job in 2026.

The Lilywhites are understood to have received a significant £100m cash injection from ENIC, fuelling hopes that the Lilywhites could be busy in January as they attempt to force their way into the European conversation in the Premier League.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham's confirmed ins and outs during the 2026 January transfer window, as well as looking at their net spend and latest transfer rumours.

Tottenham confirmed transfers in: January 2026

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Latest Tottenham transfer rumours for January 2026

In

Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)

Savio (Manchester City)

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)

Aleksandar Stankovic (Club Brugge)

Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)

Out

Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace/Bournemouth/Everton)

Radu Dragusin (Juventus/Roma/Fiorentina)

Guglielmo Vicario (Inter Milan)

Micky van de Ven (Real Madrid)

You can find a complete list of the latest Tottenham transfer rumours by clicking here

When does the January 2026 transfer window open and close?

The January transfer window opened on Thursday, January 1 for all English and Scottish clubs, and will run through to the first weekday of February.

This means that deadline day for the 2026 January transfer window falls on Monday, February 2, with the window closing at 7pm GMT.

Brentford will have the chance to achieve a first-time winning feat in Thursday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Bees will head into the New Year's Day fixture in high spirits after winning their final two outings of 2025.

Keith Andrews's side claimed a 2-0 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, before they cruised to a 4-1 victory in last Saturday's home clash against Bournemouth, courtesy of a Kevin Schade hat-trick.

Brentford will attempt to make it a record wins on the bounce when they welcome Thomas Frank back to the Gtech Community Stadium for the first time since leaving to take over the reins at Spurs in the summer.

Brentford out to achieve first-time win

Frank will be the first manager to return to Brentford for a league game since Mark Warburton's QPR side fell to a narrow 2-1 loss in November 2020.

If the Bees are to take all three points off their former manager, they will have to record their first-ever Premier League home win against Tottenham.

Under Frank's watch, Brentford drew their first three top-flight home meetings with Spurs, before they fell to a 2-0 defeat in February's clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.

In fact, the Bees have not beaten Tottenham in a competitive home game since March 1948, while their most recent head-to-head victory at any venue took place in May 2023.

The West London club have lost each of their previous four games against Spurs, including a 2-0 loss in the reverse fixture on December 6.

Brentford's New Year's Day record

Thursday's fixture will see Brentford compete against a London side on New Year's Day for the fifth time in their league history.

They have avoided defeat in three of their four New Year's Day outings in the league, although their only defeat took place against Arsenal at the start of 2025.

The 3-1 loss represented the first time since 2019 that Brentford failed to win their first league game of a calendar year.

Still searching for their first-ever Premier League win at home to Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford welcome former manager Thomas Frank and his team to the Gtech Community Stadium on New Year's Day.

The Bees were comfortably seen off 2-0 by the Lilywhites away from home just a few weeks ago, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.

BRENTFORD vs. TOTTENHAM

BRENTFORD

Out: Fabio Carvalho (knee), Josh Dasilva (knee), Antoni Milambo (knee), Dango Ouattara (AFCON), Frank Onyeka (AFCON)

Doubtful: Sepp van den Berg (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Hickey; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

TOTTENHAM

Out: Pape Sarr (AFCON), Yves Bissouma (AFCON), Xavi Simons (suspended), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL), Dominic Solanke (ankle)

Doubtful: Lucas Bergvall (groin), Brennan Johnson (other)

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank explained that Mohammed Kudus's signing impacted Brennan Johnson's place in the pecking order amid rumours of an imminent transfer to Crystal Palace.

Spurs will be hoping to build momentum by winning a second Premier League game in a row when they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Thursday.

While the Frank will be focused on matters on the pitch, he has been unable to escape questions regading the future of winger Johnson, who has reportedly been subject of a successful bid from Palace.

Speaking to reporters before his side's Brentford clash, Frank explained that Johnson's playing time may be limited without a transfer away, saying: "Brennan is a very important player for us. Sometimes things change if another player comes in.

"Unfortunately, [Mohammed] Kudus came in for him and played on the right side. So it's been a little bit more tricky to get enough starts. Brennan has been a top professional."

Johnson scored the winning goal in the Europa League final in May 2025, but the situation under Frank has evidently deteriorated quickly.

Why has Thomas Frank chosen Mohammed Kudus over Johnson?

Kudus was signed from West Ham United in the summer for a fee of £55m, and he has scored three goals and provided five assists in 1,802 minutes for the club in all competitions.

It is worrying that the 25-year-old only scored five times for the Hammers in the Premier League last season, and he in fact netted just eight times in the league in 2023-24.

Johnson is 24 and has played in the top flight since 2022-23, and his highest scoring season came in 2024-25 for Tottenham, when he netted 11 league goals.

Neither player is particularly prolific, so perhaps the fact Kudus is a superior athlete has made Frank opt for the former West Ham man.

January transfer window: What do Tottenham Hotspur need?

Spurs have struggled in the final third this season, and they would have needed offensive reinforcements regardless of Johnson's potential exit.

The club have been linked with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, and having the 19-year-old as Kudus's backup would significantly improve the depth of the squad.

Whether Tottenham would be able to convince the talented youngster to leave Leipzig for a backup role is not yet clear, and he would not solve all of the side's issues anyway.

Thomas Frank seems set to receive an early 2026 present to move on from a turbulent start to life at Tottenham Hotspur.

Although Spurs are preparing to enter the new year on a positive note following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, the lack of a recognised senior centre-forward has remained a persistent issue for the Danish head coach.

Spurs, currently 13th in the Premier League table, are facing a congested January schedule that includes crucial fixtures across the league, Champions League and FA Cup.

The hierarchy are understood to be hopeful that a more settled squad will allow them to push for a top-four finish during the second half of the season.

Spurs injury news: Solanke returns to training after ankle surgery

According to Standard Sport, Dominic Solanke appears to have taken a significant step toward his competitive return after participating in team training at Hotspur Way on Tuesday.

The England international has been sidelined since late August with a persistent ankle injury that eventually required a surgical procedure in September.

Solanke shared footage on his official Instagram account captioned "still alive", showing him taking part in various running, passing and shooting drills without any visible limitations.

While the 28-year-old was recently omitted from the Champions League squad in favour of Mathys Tel, his presence on the training pitch suggests his rehabilitation is ahead of schedule.

Frank had previously been cautious about providing a specific timeframe for the forward, but this latest development will provide a timely boost for the coaching staff.

Timely Solanke return to help Frank during busy January period

The return of Solanke to the training group comes at a critical juncture as Spurs prepare for a frantic run of eight matches in the new year.

Frank is already without the services of Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma, who are representing their respective nations at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Furthermore, the squad remains depleted by the continued absence of creative duo Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison due to their own fitness struggles.

The potential return of Solanke will alleviate the goalscoring burden on Richarlison as the club competes on multiple domestic and European fronts.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has revealed that Igor Thiago is a slight doubt for Thursday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Bees are preparing to welcome Thomas Frank back to the Gtech Community Stadium for the first time since he left to take over the reins at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.

Brentford will carry momentum into the fixture after taking maximum points from their last two outings against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth.

Thiago played the duration of both of those victories despite managing an injury issue, which makes him a slight doubt for the New Year's Day meeting with Spurs.

Andrews delivers Thiago injury update

“Thiago had a bit of an issue, but nothing to do with his injury last season at all,” Andrews told reporters at Tuesday's pre-match press conference.

"This time of year takes its toll, and we need to be careful with some players at times. He showed a lot of bravery and courage to play against Wolves and gave us that platform.

“He played really, really well against Wolves and gave us that base to win the game. Players fed off him: Keane Lewis-Potter with his goals, and Kev [Schade] was looking dangerous that day.

“There’s nothing too much to worry about. He’s shown a lot of courage and put the team before himself, going into the last couple of games.”

Thiago has failed to score in his last five Premier League appearances, but he remains one of Brentford's most dangerous attackers with 11 league goals to his name this term.

Which Brentford players will miss Spurs fixture?

Defender Sepp van den Berg will undergo a late fitness test after sitting out Saturday's win over Bournemouth with a knock.

Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho are out for the rest of the season with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, while Josh Dasilva remains sidelined with a knee issue.

RB Leipzig have no interest in selling Yan Diomande in the January transfer window, in a blow to Tottenham Hotspur, the latest report has claimed.

While the Londoners were active in the summer, bringing in the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, it looks as if the club may need to be active in the winter.

Spurs are currently 11th in the Premier League with 25 points after 18 top-flight matches, and boss Thomas Frank is under serious pressure.

The looming sale of winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace has exacerbated the need for offensive reinforcement, and they have been linked to RB Leipzig winger Diomande.

However, Football.london report that the Bundesliga side have no intention of selling him in January, and they would only listen to offers at the end of the season worth in the region of £85m.

Yan Diomande assessed: Is RB Leipzig winger right for Spurs?

In 888 minutes for Leipzig in the Bundesliga, Diomande has scored six goals and provided two assists, while he has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 1,037 minutes in all competitions.

The 19-year-old is averaging 2.43 shots per 90 in the top flight, a figure that is more than any Spurs player to have played at least 90 minutes of league football.

Diomande has also averaged 0.32 xG per 90 in the Bundesliga, better than every member of Frank's squad other than Richarlison, who has also produced 0.32 xG per 90.

Considering the teenager is still so young, it would be unfair to expect him to solve the club's attacking problems on his own, but he would represent a good long-term investment.

Can Tottenham win the race against Liverpool and Manchester United?

Tottenham are not the only interested party if reports are to be believed, with Liverpool and Manchester United said to be admirers.

Diomande is comfortable on either flank, and he could be seen by the Reds as a successor to Mohamed Salah, especially as they may miss out on Antoine Semenyo.

Manchester United already have an abundance of forwards, with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha seemingly the starters behind Benjamin Sesko.

There are question marks about a number of Tottenham's forwards, and perhaps Diomande's desire for consistent minutes would be best served playing for Frank.

Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly working on signing Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin in the January transfer window.

The 23-year-old progressed through the youth ranks at Juve but did not make an impact for the senior team, and was sold to Genoa permanently after impressing for them on loan.

In the January window of 2024, Spurs moved ahead of other suitors to sign Dragusin for a reported fee of £21.5m, but his time at the north London club has been marred by injuries.

Dragusin picked up an ACL injury during Tottenham's 3-0 Europa League win over Elfsborg back in February, and has been out for 11 months.

The centre-back marked his return in Spurs' 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, making a five-minute cameo in the London derby.

Juventus eye move for Dragusin?

According to journalist Enzo Bucchioni via Juvefc, the Bianconeri are hoping to bring the Romanian international back to the club in January.

The Old Lady are looking to provide Luciano Spalletti funds to make necessary reinforcements, and they have earmarked several targets, including Dragusin.

Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi and Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy are other options for Juventus, but they also want Dragusin, who is reportedly open to moving to Italy.

“The new Juventus director (Marco Ottolini) is trying to reunite with one of his former players, namely Dragusin, who was sold to Tottenham. The player has given the green light, and the deal is underway,” claims the journalist.

Spurs are unlikely to sell Dragusin

Thomas Frank needs more players as they compete in multiple competitions, and Dragusin could play an important role in the second half of the campaign.

Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are first-choice options for Frank in defence, while Kevin Danso remains another option. Dragusin will add quality and depth to the side, and letting him go, especially after his return from a long-term injury, does not make sense.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is optimistic over Lucas Bergvall's availability for Thursday's Premier League London derby against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Sweden international came off with a suspected groin issue in the weekend's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace, but Frank revealed to reporters on Tuesday that he has a strong chance of being available for the contest.

As a result, Bergvall is primed to start in the Xavi Simons role once again, as the Dutchman serves the second of his three-game ban following his sending-off in the defeat to Liverpool two gameweeks ago.

Joao Palhinha is on hand if Bergvall does not pass a late fitness test, but alongside Archie Gray and Rodrigo Bentancur, that midfield trident would not inspire much confidence within the Tottenham faithful in an attacking sense.

Brennan Johnson may soon be the subject of a £35m move to Crystal Palace, so Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison should be retained in the final third.

In brighter news, Cristian Romero has served his own ban for his dismissal against Liverpool and could replace Kevin Danso in the backline, in spite of the Austrian's imperious display at Selhurst Park.

Destiny Udogie (thigh), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL) and Dominic Solanke (ankle) remain sidelined, while Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani; Richarlison