More worries for Thomas Frank as a beyond flat Tottenham Hotspur struggled to do anything impactful in their first half against Manchester City. An early Rayan Cherki goal, put the visitors 1-0 up, before new signing Antoine Semenyo, doubled the Cityzens’ lead, to make it 2-0 a couple of minutes before half-time.
Tottenham being 14th in the Premier League but finishing above PSG, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona in the Champions League table is the most Tottenham thing possibly imaginable.
The idea that Spurs could be called out as realistic candidates for relegation, in January, may appear preposterous, so let’s wade through some of the facts.
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel has not enjoyed a successful stint at N17 since making his permanent move to North London last summer. The Frenchman has struggled to break into the first-team setup under Thomas Frank this season.
River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The 22-year-old central defender has performed well for the South American outfit and has been called up to the Argentina national team.
Tottenham Hotspur’s options in the middle of the park have been decimated by injuries in recent weeks. Rodrigo Bentancur tore his hamstring in the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth last month and had to go under the knife.
Tottenham are in desperate need of bringing in players who can make an immediate impact at N17 under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have won just two of their last 14 Premier League matches, leaving the club stranded in the bottom half of the table.
Raheem Sterling’s exit from Chelsea has shaken up the transfer market. The England winger is now a free agent, and his representatives are holding talks with several clubs.
Thomas Frank has finally said the quiet part out loud, and it is hard to argue with him. When asked whether Tottenham’s squad is weaker now than it was at the start of the January transfer window, the head coach did not hesitate.
Tottenham are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League as the club finds itself stranded in the bottom half of the table. The Lilywhites have struggled to deliver consistent performances, making it increasingly difficult for Thomas Frank to endear himself to the fans in recent matches.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly lining up a surprise move for the Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry. The 30-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the German champions are hoping to agree on a new deal with him.
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has finally managed to get some minutes under his belt at N17 this season. The Mali international has featured in the club’s last two Premier League outings, playing a key role for the Lilywhites in the middle of the park.
Tottenham spent heavily on strengthening their attack during last summer’s transfer window. The Lilywhites brought in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani as they looked to build on last season’s Europa League success.
Tottenham return to Premier League action at the weekend again, as the North Londoners have a headline fixture scheduled. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are set to visit N17, as Thomas Frank & Co.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad. The 26-year-old has impressed in the Saudi Pro League, and he has been linked with a return to European football.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the renewal of their partnership with Monster Energy as the club’s Official Energy Drink Partner, extending the relationship until 2028.
Conor Gallagher and Souza have already joined Tottenham Hotspur in this winter transfer window, and it will be interesting to see whether the club chiefs can reinforce Thomas Frank’s squad further before the 2 February deadline.
Some reports from Italian journalist Nicolo Schira and others suggested Tottenham had opened talks with Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta. Michael Bridge has wandered into the discussion.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is enjoying a strong individual campaign. The Dutchman has taken his game to another level, delivering consistent performances week in, week out for the north Londoners despite their struggles in the Premier League under Thomas Frank.
Tottenham have yet to replace Harry Kane’s goal-scoring output since the legendary striker decided to move on in 2023. The Lilywhites have struggled in attack following his departure, experimenting with a variety of profiles in the No.9 role.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Osasuna star Victor Munoz. The 22-year-old has done quite well since joining the Spanish club at the start of the season for a fee of just €5 million from Real Madrid.
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer from Juventus at the end of the season. The 26-year-old is keen on a move to the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.