Spurs sources remain adamant that work is continuing on the recruitment of a high-profile attacker this window. More on who they’re primed to bid for later in this piece, but attention is also being diverted by the uncertain futures of Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani.
Tel has grown increasingly frustrated under Thomas Frank and has actively explored a move away, with Paris FC attempting to open discussions. At present, Tottenham’s position is firm in that they do not want the player to leave – despite a new push from the player to leave.
Kolo Muani, meanwhile, is beginning to follow a similar pattern, with sources revealing he is frustrated at how the move has gone so far. The France international is at Spurs on a season-long loan and there is a growing acceptance internally that the deal will not become permanent. The striker’s deal does not contain an option or obligation to buy, and given the minimal impact he’s made, the belief is Spurs won’t attempt to forge a permanent deal from scratch with PSG when the loan expires.