Tottenham need to address the glaring issues in the midfield department in the coming days.
Tottenham are hoping to bring in reinforcements during the ongoing transfer window as the club looks to strengthen the squad for the remainder of the campaign. The Lilywhites are struggling to produce positive results in the Premier League, having won just two of their last 14 matches in the competition. There is a strong possibility that they could end the week in 15th place, placing Thomas Frank’s job at N17 under further pressure.
The North Londoners did manage to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid on a long-term deal to address some of their midfield concerns. The England international was brought in as a replacement for Rodrigo Bentancur after the latter was ruled out for a significant period due to injury. However, Gallagher’s arrival has not resolved the glaring issues that continue to persist in the middle of the park.
Tottenham are keen on signing Liverpool star Curtis Jones.
Tottenham are keen on signing Liverpool star Curtis Jones.
There is an urgent need to bring in a player who can drive the ball forward and help Spurs escape difficult situations in midfield. The Lilywhites are desperate for a profile that can operate as a box-to-box midfielder and influence both ends of the pitch. They require a player who can slot straight into the starting eleven and become a regular fixture in the side in the coming months.
Tottenham readying a bid for Liverpool star Curtis Jones
Tottenham are keen to secure midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes in the coming days. The Lilywhites want to sign a player who can make an instant impact in the upcoming matches and help lift the club out of its Premier League struggles. As the business end of the window approaches, fans are hoping that the North Londoners show real intent and sign a player capable of getting supporters off their seats in the coming months.
Recent reports have linked Spurs with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The Lilywhites are reportedly willing to offer him an extended run in the starting eleven, giving him the opportunity to keep his World Cup dreams alive, with John Heitinga, the assistant also being a fan of the star. The England international is also weighing up his options as he looks to secure regular game time in the second half of the campaign and play an important role for his next club if he makes the switch.
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There has been a fresh update in the transfer saga involving Jones. As per TEAMtalk, Tottenham are preparing a £30m bid in an attempt to bring the midfielder to North London before the transfer window shuts. Thomas Frank’s newly appointed assistant, John Heitinga, is said to be an admirer of the player and believes he could play a key role in helping the club return to form in the coming months.
The only way Liverpool would consider selling Curtis Jones is if Crystal Palace soften their stance on Adam Wharton in the coming days. It appears highly unlikely that Spurs would be able to convince the Reds to part with a key squad player midway through the season, especially as the Merseyside club is pushing for Champions League qualification. As a result, Spurs may be forced to explore alternative options in the market.
Bringing in Jones would have immediately strengthened the midfield department at N17. The England international brings a wealth of experience and has won multiple titles during his time at Anfield, which could help instil a winning mentality at the North London club. He would have slotted into the No.8 role under Thomas Frank, operating as a box-to-box midfielder during the second half of the campaign.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will allow him to join a direct Premier League rival in the winter window. However, Spurs must also keep an eye on other alternatives in the market if they are to secure midfield reinforcements before the transfer window closes in a week’s time.