
Tottenham Hotspur find themselves under the spotlight for the wrong reasons once again after suffering back-to-back home defeats in the Premier League last weekend. The Lilywhites fell short against local rivals Chelsea , who completely outperformed them in every department. It was arguably one of the poorest displays from Thomas Frank’s side this season.
Despite the disappointing result, it is still early days for Frank as he looks to guide his team through a difficult period at N17. The Danish tactician’s pragmatic approach has been identified as a possible reason behind Spurs’ struggles, but there are deeper issues within the squad that must be addressed in the coming months.
One of the most pressing concerns is the lack of a fit and reliable centre-forward. Richarlison has struggled for consistency, failing to score in his last nine appearances for the Lilywhites in all competitions. Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke is still working his way back from an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined since May. Randal Kolo Muani is also yet to fully settle at N17 and has not had enough opportunities to make a significant impact up front.
Tottenham are expected to target attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window as they aim to close the gap on their rivals in the second half of the campaign. Thomas Frank is eager to bring in a new centre-forward to replace Richarlison in the starting eleven. With Solanke nearing a return, Spurs need a striker who can compete with him for a place in the team and ensure high standards are maintained throughout the season.
Recent reports have linked Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic with a move to Tottenham. The Lilywhites view the Serbian international as an ideal replacement for Richarlison as they look to strengthen their attack. However, any potential deal would depend on the 26-year-old lowering his wage demands in the coming months.
According to Fichajes, there has been a new development regarding Vlahovic’s situation at Juventus. The Serie A giants are reportedly keen to offload the forward in January to avoid losing him for free next summer. Juventus have even reduced their asking price to around €20 million. However, Spurs will face strong competition from Chelsea and Arsenal, who are also monitoring the striker’s availability.
It remains to be seen how Tottenham choose to approach this potential transfer. Signing Vlahovic would significantly enhance their attacking options, providing valuable competition for Solanke while adding a new dimension to the frontline. His clinical finishing and positioning would offer the Lilywhites a much-needed cutting edge in front of goal.
Fans will be hoping that Tottenham’s hierarchy follows through on their ambitions this time and brings in top-quality reinforcements during the winter window. This is the perfect opportunity for the club to back Thomas Frank and allow the Danish tactician to build on last season’s Europa League success by strengthening key areas of the squad.
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