Solanke backup, £41.5m Inter star: 5 players Spurs should sign this month

[ad_1] It might be truthful to say that Tottenham Hotspur's season hasn't gone precisely to plan, sitting within the backside half of the Premier League desk as we enter the second half of the marketing campaign, however there may be nonetheless loads to play for.

Ange Postecoglou's facet nonetheless have a shot at silverware, having made it to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, and they're on the right track to progress to the subsequent stage of the Europa League.

Nonetheless, with accidents starting to mount up, Postecoglou will doubtless have to usher in some reinforcements this January if his facet are to face any likelihood of happening to have a profitable season.

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1 Anthony Patterson Sunderland

Goalkeeper has grow to be a significant drawback place for Tottenham over the previous month or so. Initially, Postecoglou insisted that he wouldn't take a look at bringing in a substitute for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.

The Australian insisted he had full religion in Fraser Forster, however the Englishman has flattered to deceive in Vicario's absence, and the Spurs boss has admitted that the goalkeeper's errors might value his facet this season.

The primary difficulty that comes with persisting with Forster is his incapacity to play the ball out from the again, however the Lilywhites at the moment are inquisitive about signing a participant who excels in that function.

Sunderland's Anthony Patterson is believed to be of curiosity to a lot of Premier League golf equipment, and he may very well be an improve on Tottenham's present 'keeper, having been lauded for his capacity in possession of the ball by teammate Simon Moore.

Moore mentioned: "I’ve adopted him for some time even earlier than I got here right here and he’s class, he pulls off some unbelievable saves.

"He’s underrated with the ball at his ft as nicely, calm and composed. His dealing with is superb, he can with out a shadow of a doubt play on the high."

Spurs' probabilities of sealing one other deal for a goalkeeper this month could also be diminished by their latest seize of Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, although how a lot of a first-team function he'll play stays to be seen.

Given Forster's age, it will not be completely out of the query that goalkeeper is a place Spurs will revisit quickly.

2 Abdukodir Khusanov Lens

Sometimes, managers wrongly use the variety of gamers they've injured as an excuse for a nasty run of type, however there isn't any doubt that a big a part of Tottenham's present points may be put all the way down to the damage disaster in N17.

Postecoglou has been compelled to stick with a centre-back partnership of Radu Dragusin and Archie Grey in latest weeks, with each different potential possibility on the remedy desk, so signing at the least one new defender is a necessity this month.

One participant who has been attracting lots of consideration from the Premier League this winter is Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov, and he may very well be a superb signing if Spurs win the race for his signature.

The Lilywhites have reportedly opened talks over a deal for Khusanov, who has displayed his defensive aptitude constantly over the previous yr, rating within the 99th percentile for interceptions per 90 when in comparison with his positional friends, as per FBref.

Nonetheless, with high-flying Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis additionally eager, it might be tough to get a deal executed.

3 Patrick Dorgu Lecce

Tottenham's lack of defensive choices shouldn't be restricted to the centre of defence, with left-back Future Udogie anticipated to overlook the subsequent six weeks attributable to a thigh damage.

Djed Spence obtained the nod on his unfavoured facet towards Newcastle, whereas Sergio Reguilon can be again in competition, however the Spaniard is reportedly determined to go away in the course of the January switch window.

As such, Postecoglou could nicely want to usher in a brand new possibility at left-back, and the 59-year-old is significantly contemplating a transfer for Lecce's Patrick Dorgu.

The 20-year-old's performances for Lecce have earned him a Denmark call-up this season, and he was praised for the half he performed within the 2-0 victory towards Switzerland.

Dorgu is having fun with his second season enjoying common soccer for Lecce, bagging three targets already this time period, and he might push Udogie for a beginning spot within the years to return if he had been to reach in north London.

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4 Davide Frattesi Inter

Signing a brand new defender and goalkeeper is more likely to be a precedence for Postecoglou this winter given the frailties in these positions. Nonetheless, strengthening in different areas shouldn't be out of the query.

Spurs have reportedly made an enquiry for Inter's Davide Frattesi, and there are indicators {that a} deal might occur, with the midfielder considered eager on leaving attributable to an absence of sport time.

The Italian is extraordinarily spectacular going ahead, rating within the 99th percentile for non-penalty targets and the 91st percentile for assists per 90 over the previous yr in comparison with gamers in his place.

The 25-year-old's unhappiness on the San Siro signifies {that a} deal may very well be potential this winter, and he may very well be a strong addition for Postecoglou in midfield given his attacking numbers.

5 Evan Ferguson Brighton

Evan Ferguson is more likely to go away Brighton & Hove Albion this January, at the least on a mortgage deal, and a lot of Premier League golf equipment are racing for his signature, with Tottenham amongst the potential suitors.

Dominic Solanke has regarded spectacular over the previous few weeks, scoring towards the likes of Newcastle, Liverpool and Manchester United, however the Englishman cannot be anticipated to begin each sport if Spurs are to compete on all fronts.

Richarlison bagged 11 Premier League targets final season, however the Brazilian has been injured for a lot of the present marketing campaign, and an alternate for Solanke is required.

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As such, Ferguson could be a low-risk signing for Spurs on a mortgage deal, and the Irishman has already confirmed that he has what it takes to attain within the Premier League, bagging a mixed 12 targets in his earlier two seasons.

The 20-year-old has beforehand been dubbed a "famous person" by Danny Murphy, and if he impresses on mortgage in north London, he might push for a everlasting switch sooner or later, making him a lovely possibility this month.

With accidents turning into an issue, Tottenham might want to strengthen in a lot of areas if they're going to have a profitable season, however bringing in additional backline choices is a should for Postecoglou.