As the January transfer window approaches, Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with a flurry of potential new signings that could transform manager Thomas Frank's squad. With just one fixture left before the market opens, speculation is mounting over who could arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to help bring consistency to the team's performances.
Potential New Faces in Defence and Goal
Spurs are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona's experienced goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. According to TeamTALK, the North London club could rival Chelsea and West Ham for the 33-year-old German's signature. Despite being a stalwart at the Camp Nou since 2014, making 423 appearances, ter Stegen has struggled with a back injury this term and has featured just once. Barcelona's summer signing of Joan Garcia had placed his future in doubt.
In defence, while the focus is expected to be on attacking reinforcements, the club may need to act if interest in Micky Van de Ven materialises. Spanish media, including Fichajes, suggest Real Madrid could make a January swoop for the Dutch defender. Should he depart, Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni is named as a potential replacement, with a move to the Premier League said to appeal to the Italian centre-back.
Midfield and Attack: Gallagher, Semenyo and Marmoush Rumours
The midfield links see a familiar name re-emerge. Former Chelsea and Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher is described as a 'feasible mid-season signing' for Spurs by talkSPORT, with Fichajes also naming the club as a suitor. Manchester United are currently considered frontrunners for the England international.
In the forward line, Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is a man in demand thanks to a £60 million release clause. While Liverpool and Manchester City are the leading contenders, Tottenham are considered outside contenders. The club could hold an advantage, however, as Bournemouth's own interest in Spurs' Brennan Johnson might facilitate a deal.
Up front, a surprise loan move for Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush is a possibility. TEAMtalk reports that Spurs could propose a loan-to-buy deal for the Egyptian, who has found minutes limited behind the prolific Erling Haaland, despite only joining City twelve months ago. Manager Pep Guardiola is said to be keen to keep him, but a temporary move for game time could be negotiated.
The Dream January Line-Up
If all the current rumours were to come true, Tottenham could field a formidable new-look side in the second half of the season. The speculated XI includes Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal, a back four of Pedro Porro, Alessandro Bastoni, Cristian Romero, and Djed Spence. The midfield could feature Conor Gallagher alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, with an attacking trio of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Antoine Semenyo behind striker Omar Marmoush.
Manager Thomas Frank will be desperate for new arrivals to help his team bounce back from recent defeats to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The Danish boss has struggled to find a consistent formula since taking charge, and the January window represents a crucial opportunity to stamp his mark on the squad and push for a stronger finish to the campaign.
