Tottenham have compiled a five-man shortlist ahead of the January transfer season, according to the Daily Express (h/t Daily Mail).
Tottenham are now dealing with an injury problem, which has further thinned their already small roster.
The North London team enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, going unbeaten in ten games, winning eight and drawing two, and sitting atop the table above Manchester City and Arsenal.
However, the loss to Chelsea, combined with the injuries to two of their top players, James Maddison and Micky Van de Ven, proved to be a major setback for Spurs. The following week, they were defeated by the Wolves, dropping them to fourth place.
Spurs‘ forthcoming January transfer window will be vital, as failing to bolster their roster with the right players in the proper positions might utterly derail their season.
According to the source, Spurs have begun working behind the scenes and ‘had a meeting’ to evaluate prospective options for signing in the January transfer window to improve the defence.
According to the source, the five centre-backs shortlisted are: Malick Thiaw (AC Milan), Morato (Benfica), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Jarryd Branthwaite (Everton), and Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon).
Our Opinion:
Daniel Levy, Johan Lange, and their colleagues will have their job cut out for them in January. Tottenham need at least one, if not two, top-tier center-backs, especially with reports tying Eric Dier to a January exit.
However, it is not only the defence that requires strengthening. While it is one of the most important areas to fix, Spurs will also be without Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr for one month because to the AFCON, which begins in January.
They may also require another attacker, as captain Heung-min Son is scheduled to be absent for a month owing to the Asian Cup and Richarlison (now injured) is struggling with form.
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