Spurs consider January move for Beşiktaş and South Korea forward Oh Hyeon-gyu to bolster central attacking options.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a potential move for South Korean international striker Oh Hyeon-gyu as the club considers attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window. According to updates shared by journalist Gary Ward on X, Spurs are actively monitoring the 25-year-old Beşiktaş forward as part of plans to address their central attacking options under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
The report comes at a time when Tottenham find themselves searching for answers during a difficult domestic campaign. Sitting 20th in the Premier League table after five matches without a win, Spurs have struggled to find consistent goalscoring output. With the summer sale of Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough and the ongoing squad exile of Richarlison, central striking duties have fallen heavily upon Dominic Solanke, with Mathys Tel and Omar Marmoush frequently deployed in wide or supporting roles.
Oh Hyeon-gyu has built an impressive profile across European football in recent seasons. After making his mark in the Scottish Premiership with Celtic, where he claimed a domestic treble, the physical forward continued his development in the Belgian Pro League with KRC Genk before completing a high-profile transfer to Turkish giants Beşiktaş.
Known for his aerial power, sharp pressing in the final third, and clinical finishing inside the penalty area, Oh offers a direct central profile that aligns with the physical demands of English football. Furthermore, his established relationship with former Tottenham captain and South Korea teammate Son Heung-min within the national team setup adds a compelling narrative to Spurs’ scouting interest. The two forwards have featured together in international fixtures, where Oh’s hold-up play and movement have regularly created space for attacking runners behind him.
Strategic Fit for De Zerbi’s Tactical System
For De Zerbi, securing another recognized focal point in January could prove vital to transforming Tottenham’s attacking metrics. De Zerbi’s tactical model relies heavily on a central striker who can pin opposition centre-backs, execute quick one-touch link-up combinations, and attack cross deliveries in the box.
While Beşiktaş will be reluctant to part with the South Korean international mid-way through the Turkish Süper Lig campaign, Tottenham’s urgent need for firepower could prompt formal inquiries as the winter transfer window approaches. Whether Spurs formalize their interest into an official proposal remains to be seen, but Oh Hyeon-gyu represents an intriguing, high-upside target as N17 decision-makers prepare for a critical January recruitment period.
