The January transfer window will open in a few days, and it presents the first opportunity for manager Antonio Conte to begin molding Tottenham Hotspur into his vision. However, it’s only a month to conduct business, so it might be enough time to address every need on the squad.
When it comes to possible upgrades, the forward and midfield position are two areas of need. Nonetheless, if they can only put most of their effort into one, The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke believes the north London club will pursue a striker.
“I think another striker is a much likelier signing next month. Ever since the end of the summer window, Spurs have wanted to add one more player for the front line in the January one,” Pitt-Brooke stated.
“Remember that they tried to get Traore at the end of the summer window, only for Wolves to pull out of the deal late on. Kane, Son and now Lucas being solid in their positions in the team suggests it might be a fringe player or a youngster who comes in, though, rather than an experienced professional.”
Over the past few months, Tottenham has been linked to ACF Fiorentina’s Dušan Vlahović, who appears to be on the way out in January.
However, the Serie A club has been unable to reach a contract extension, and with his deal expiring in 2023, this window will be the time to sell and get the most for the 21-year-old who has 18 goals in 21 appearances this season.