Tottenham are keen to bring in midfield reinforcements in the coming weeks of the ongoing transfer window.
Not much has gone right for Tottenham in recent months as the club faces the looming prospect of being dragged into a relegation battle under Thomas Frank. They currently sit 14th in the Premier League, having won just seven of their 22 matches in the competition. It is clear that reinforcements will be required in the winter window for the remainder of the campaign, regardless of the managerial situation at the North London club.
The Lilywhites have struggled to maintain consistency and have often been overrun by opponents in the Premier League. The need to bring in a new midfielder to provide cover for Joao Palhinha has become increasingly urgent. The summer signing has performed well for the North Londoners whenever he has featured, but it is evident that he needs support in midfield, given his age and his inability to regularly play the full ninety minutes.
Palhinha’s recent injury setback is one of the main reasons Spurs could look to move quickly and sign a player capable of stepping straight into the starting eleven for the upcoming fixtures. To put the club’s injury crisis into perspective, Thomas Frank was forced to rely on ‘out of favour’ Yves Bissouma to replace Palhinha in the middle of the park against West Ham this weekend.
Tottenham might miss out on Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves in the winter
Tottenham are hoping to strengthen their squad during the winter window as the club looks to push for European qualification this season. The Lilywhites are in urgent need of a midfielder who could potentially replace Joao Palhinha in the starting eleven and operate in the No.6 role at N17. Signing a player capable of making an immediate impact under Thomas Frank has always been a priority for the North Londoners.
Recent reports indicated that Spurs were keen on securing Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves on a permanent deal. The Portuguese international is eager to return to the Premier League after rejecting a new contract offer from the Saudi club. Al-Hilal are also reportedly open to allowing him to leave in the coming weeks, as they do not want to risk losing him on a free transfer in the summer.
However, the Lilywhites now appear set to miss out on the 28-year-old following the latest developments in his transfer saga. As per Ekrem Konur (via X), Manchester United have tabled a €23m offer to sign Neves during the ongoing January transfer window. The Red Devils are keen to bolster their midfield and are prepared to offer the Portuguese international a route back to the Premier League. Michael Carrick has also signed off on the move, giving Neves plenty to think about as he weighs up his options.
It remains to be seen whether the former Wolves star will accept a move to Old Trafford in the coming weeks. For Spurs, though, it has become increasingly clear that they must shift their focus to alternative targets in the market. The North Londoners are also keen on landing Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton this winter, although convincing the Eagles to sanction a potential sale could prove to be an uphill task.
The Lewis family need to show real intent in the transfer market and back Thomas Frank if they are serious about turning the club’s Premier League fortunes around in the coming months. They have the financial strength to spend big on high-profile names in January, but must ensure they are targeting the right profiles to address the team’s needs.
