Tottenham January transfer window guide: New forward a priority as Ange Postecoglou seeks window repeat
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A winter injury crisis for the second season running has stretched Tottenham's squad to the limit and left head coach Ange Postecoglou calling for “reinforcements” in January if Spurs are to climb from mid-table to a position more benefitting of their stature and continue to compete in the cups.
The club have used the mid-season window constructively in the last few years, recruiting Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin and Timo Werner in Januarys past, but Postecoglou has warned that the extended Champions League format may make it harder to buy this year.
The Australian has suggested that Spurs will target players who can improve their squad rather than his first-team. Spurs have already signed winger Min-hyeok Yang from Gangwon FC but the 18-year-old South Korean is expected to need time to settle. Archie Gray's performances at centre-half have eased the pressure to sign another defender in January, leaving the front line as Spurs' priority. Postecoglou has said there is "no doubt" Spurs need to add a forward to the squad, with Richarlison and Wilson Odobert having barely featured so far this season due to hamstring injuries, Werner out of favour and Mikey Moore still raw.
An experienced player capable of covering across the front three would be ideal. An experienced left-footed centre-half who can cover at left-back would be welcome, while Fraser Forster's recent shaky displays mean Spurs will be interested in any progressive goalkeepers who come onto the market.
