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The Transfer Window re-opens a little over six days time and with it, the rumour mills begins its running for a month or so with this club being linked with that player up until the clock ticks over midnight on Sky Sports News, Jim White seemingly about to spontaneously combust with sheer excitement. Tottenham have been particularly quiet in recent windows, with no less than eight senior players making the move to White Hart Lane over the last 18 months. However, below are the three signings To the Lane and Backare hoping Spurs make over the next 31 days of January.

Silly season will soon be upon us and with that said, the rumour mill will be working in overdrive linking this player to that club for a solid 31 days. Tottenham are generally one of the noisier teams during the transfer window, despite the incomings depleting in recent times. That still hasn’t stopped the North London giants being linked to a host of players next month while Harry Redknapp has admitted that should a ‘special’ player become available, he will be back by chairman Daniel Levy. To the Lane and Back investigates the five players that could be making the move to White Hart Lane in the New Year.

Watching Tottenham during the loss at Stoke City, one thing was clearly evident; physical teams are still a real pain in the arse for Spurs. Yes, Chris Foy was awful but, the opening 15 minutes saw Harry Redknapp’s side completely outmuscled against Stoke and it was something that was particularly worrying. However, a second half display, and a switch to a 3-5-2, has instilled some fans with enough confidence that a top four finish is indeed possible. Sam Rooke investigates for To the Lane and Back.

Following the analysis of Spurs’ weak link in the team, To the Lane and Back will now take an in-depth look at the players that would come in to replace their team-mates through suspensions or injuries and whether they are good enough for the current starting XI.

When Spurs finished fifth last season, Europa League football was guaranteed. Not the premier European competition, but a European competition nonetheless. However, Thursday night football isn’t the most appealing of thoughts and Harry Redknapp, rightfully, prioritised the league over Europe. Yet, it also gave fans the chance to see the likes of Tom Carroll, Jake Livermore and Harry Kane in action and even though it seems unlikely that Spurs will qualify from their group, seeing the youngsters has given us an insight into what to expect in the future.

Yet, as good as our knowledge can be, one man knows that little bit more. So, without further adieu,To the Lane and Back would like to introduce Windy and his analysis of the players coming through the ranks under Tim Sherwood and the stars of the NextGen series.

To the Lane and Back still despises Chris Foy. Yes, we should have not taken 15 minutes to get going but Foy didn’t help. Here is what we would rather do than see him ref a Spurs game ever again.

With Spurs high-flying in the Premiership, it is easy to see why they are being labelled as perennial title contenders. 11 games unbeaten, 10 of which were wins, sees the North Londoners in third place with the potential to rise above Manchester United into second. Therefore, To the Lane and Back has taken the opportunity to determine whether or not the starting XI actually has any weak links? 

It is a selection headache that any manager would crave, or even loathe. Jermain Defoe, the pint-sized hit-man, has been in superb form for Tottenham recently, adding to his goal tally with each passing game. But, waiting in the wings is Rafael Van der Vaart. The Dutchman has the ability to make something out of nothing, unlock the most subborn of defences with a simple pass and, once again nearing full-fitness, any fan would love the luxury of calling on the talented midfielder. Both can’t play at the same time so what to do? Claire Needham investigates for To the Lane and Back.

Seeing Tottenham play at the moment is like a dream come true. Beautiful attacking football that has seen the club now go unbeaten in 11 games in the Premiership, winning 10 and rising to third in league.

Let’s face it; have many of us really seen a better Tottenham side in any of our respective generations?