Tottenham are reportedly focusing on strengthening two key positions during the upcoming January transfer window, according to club correspondent Alasdair Gold.
While Spurs made notable summer signings, including Dominic Solanke, Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray, and Lucas Bergvall, the club feels further reinforcements are needed, particularly in defence.
Gold highlighted the club’s priority to bolster the defensive unit, with a specific need for a left-back capable of fitting into Ange Postecoglou’s inverted full-back system.
Tottenham will prioritise two positions in January
Additionally, Spurs are on the lookout for a pacey centre-back to offer versatility and cover across the backline, helping maintain competitiveness in the Premier League and other competitions.
Although Destiny Udogie has impressed as the first-choice left-back, concerns remain over the lack of a suitable backup. While Ben Davies is a dependable option, Tottenham are seeking a younger alternative to ensure Udogie receives proper rotation throughout the season.
Gold also emphasised the need for competition in goal. Tottenham’s current first-choice goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, has performed well but could benefit from an additional quality backup to push him further.
When asked about the positions Spurs will look to strengthen in January, Gold said on Q&A for Football.London:
“Annoyingly, Spurs still have to be aware of the Europa League squad restrictions, knowing that whoever they bring in, if they want them to play in Europe, then other players will have to be removed from that squad.”
“Postecoglou could well take that into account but mainly he’ll be thinking about the other three competitions and the need to keep evolving his squad, which should override the European concerns.”
“I would say a left-back able to play in the inverted style and another centre-back with a bit of pace are the biggest priorities in my opinion as potential January additions.”
“In an ideal world, a player who could fill both roles would only require one person to come out of the Europa League squad if they are to be registered should Spurs get to the knockout stages.”
“Beyond that, Vicario needs someone to challenge him going forward and further midfield and attacking options are going to be required to continue the development of the squad.”
Spurs to target a new midfielder next summer
Gold has also claimed that Spurs want to sign another defensive midfielder as well, but that is not expected to happen in January.
According to him, Ange will offload one of the current midfielders next summer and replace him with a new number 6 next summer.
Among the names linked is Torini midfielder Samuele Ricci, a talented player currently making a name for himself in Italy. As per former Spurs keeper Paul Robinson, he is a player Tottenham are certainly interested in.
