Ivan Toney has been linked with a return to the Premier League.placeholder image
Ivan Toney has been linked with a return to the Premier League. | AFP via Getty Images
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for a Real Madrid striker struggling for minutes in the January window.
Thomas Frank has enjoyed a successful start to his tenure as Tottenham Hotspur manager following his switch from Brentford with his side sitting fifth in the table after 11 fixtures.
There’s still a long way to go this season with Spurs also navigating European football in the Champions League. Frank was backed with money in the summer but there are still some gaps in the squad where new faces would be welcome.
Ahead of the January window, LondonWorld looks at the current transfer rumours around Tottenham Hotspur to see how Frank’s side could line up come the end of the window.
Tottenham Hotspur starting XI if transfer rumours are true
Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, Djed Spence
Guglielmo Vicario continues to hold the number one spot at Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank is unlikely to feel the need to change that. Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away in recent windows but penned a new four-year contract this summer.
He continues to be partnered by the impressive Micky Van de Ven, who is starting to be linked with a move away, but that won’t come in January. Djed Spence and Pedro Porro are influential in the full back roles.
Spurs linked with Real Madrid winger and Man Utd midfielder
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Kobbie Mainoo, Xavi Simons
Forwards: Rodrygo, Ivan Toney, Mohammed Kudus
Joao Palhinha has split opinion on his loan from Bayern Munich so far this term. The midfielder has scored some important goals and has the backing of Frank, but came under criticism from pundit Jamie Carragher recently.
CaughtOffside report that Spurs are keen on wantaway Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, but do face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester City. Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that the London outfit could move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who is expected to leave the Bernabeu in January.
A striker also looks a priority for Frank, given injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani. There have been plenty links over a reunion with Ivan Toney.
The former Brentford man could seek a Premier League loan to boost his chances of World Cup selection. There are big financial hurdles to overcome but ex Spurs scout Bryan King believes the striker could force through a move.
He told Tottenham Hotspur News: “If there’s going to be a choice for Toney, then it’s a no-contest; he will go to Tottenham. If I were him, I’d be looking to get out of Saudi Arabia in January, especially if a permanent move is possible. He and his agents should be demanding it. He could always go back to Saudi Arabia if necessary after the World Cup.
“I would certainly say that if he wants to play in the World Cup, then he’s got to be playing regularly in the Premier League.”
In other news, Tottenham handed international injury blow as 'fantastic' player risks missing Arsenal.
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