Exclusive: Tottenham planning striker signing and one other big January addition
Tottenham are making plans to sign a winger as well as a centre-forward in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.
Thomas Frank’s side have slid down the Premier League table in recent weeks and the former Brentford manager is coming under some pressure.
On Sunday (23 November), Tottenham were beaten 4-1 by Arsenal in the North London derby, and the manner of the defeat highlighted the problems in their squad.
Sources say that Frank would ideally like to add a striker and a winger in the January window, if the funds are available.
Tottenham are struggling without key players
Tottenham have had major problems at centre-forward, with Dominic Solanke out injured and others not performing.
Despite scoring against Arsenal, Richarlison has come in for some criticism over recent weeks and is not seen as the answer to Frank’s issues.
Randal Kolo-Muani is now also facing a spell on the sidelines, increasing the need for Spurs to bring in a new striker in January.
The north London side are also now eyeing a winger to help address their creative woes, and have been linked with Antoine Semenyo.
Semenyo’s release clause at Bournemouth came to light earlier this month, meaning that the Cherries would be forced to accept a bid of £65million.
With rumours swirling about Frank’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Dane will be hoping he is backed in January and allowed to reinforce his squad.
Thomas Frank under growing pressure at Tottenham
Amid the injury issues, Frank is facing growing pressure on his position as Tottenham manager and has not done himself any favours with his press conference claims.
That is according to former Tottenham and Man United senior scout Mick Brown, who claims that Spurs fans are running out of patience with the manager.
Following the defeat to Arsenal, Frank pointed to the length of his time in charge and last season’s 17th-placed finish as reasons for his side’s struggles.
While Ange Postecoglou‘s side failed miserably during their Premier League campaign, using that as an excuse for their current issues has not gone down well with the fanbase.
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