Tottenham Hotspur They have a 'full' centre-back on their agenda in the January transfer window, according to trusted Standard Sport journalist Dan Kilpatrick, as manager. John Long He is silently working on Tottenham's recruitment plans for the winter.
Ange Postecoglou shares January update following Radu Dragusin's injury
Minutes away from extra time in their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day, Tottenham supporters were treated to a nightmare scene, as the only fit centre-back Radu Dragosin was forced off through injury.
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The Romanian suffered an ankle injury at the City Ground, which could leave the coach Angie Postecoglou Without a suitable senior centre-half for their backs looming Premier League Match against Wolves on Sunday.
Tottenham's next five matches in the English Premier League |
date |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) |
December 29 |
Newcastle United (Home) |
January 4 |
Arsenal (out) |
January 15 |
Everton (away) |
January 19 |
Leicester City (home) |
January 26 |
Postecoglou shared an update on Dragusin's condition via his post The last press conference before the matchThe Australian says it is still too early to determine the extent of his problem, or whether he will be eligible for the Wolves.
Ben Davies has suffered a setback in his injury recoverywhile both Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero are not expected to return until 2025. Postecoglou says Tottenham are working hard on potential January recruits amid this injury crisis in the N17, as they call for reinforcements to strengthen the squad.
“Not years later, but I think in the context of where we are now, I think it's important.” He said Postecoglou was asked if this January was the most important transfer window in recent memory for Tottenham.
“I think if we add what we need to add, and it fits the bill in what we're trying to do… Our position in the league is not great, but it's very close. And we're not far from that. As I say, we're in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and still In a great position in Europe and there is the FA Cup.
“There is still everything to play for for us this year to make it a season where we can be successful. But we need some help, and more importantly, the players need some help, and the club is working hard to try and achieve that.”
Lange is operating 'under the radar' as Tottenham target Abdulkadir Khosanov
According to Kilpatrick and Standard Sport, Lange is likely to make 'under the radar' signings in January, but a surefire target for the Lilywhites is RC Lens defender Abdulkader Khosanov.
The young Uzbek international has impressed with Ligue 1 club Lens and could be available for around £25m, according to other reports, which also suggest that Tottenham step up for Khosanov Already in their search for central defensive options.
The reliable Kilpatrick confirms this Khosanov is already a January target for TottenhamBut they are not alone in their admiration, as Eddie Howe's Newcastle United also have the 20-year-old on their radar ahead of next year.
“Coder is very, very fast” Lens coach said I will still On Khosanov's ability.
“He's an athlete. We joked that when he went to the Olympics, he could play all the sports for Uzbekistan. He's very complete.”