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Fikayo Tomori signs, Ben Chilwell deal, Jonathan David move - Tottenham January transfers decided

Fikayo Tomori of AC Milan
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Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham may not ordinarily have been expecting to be busy in the January transfer window. But needs may force their hand this winter.

Spurs spent big money bringing in Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, Dominic Solanke and Lucas Bergvall (signed in February to arrive in the summer) to the club, with money also spent on Yang Min-hyeok to join this month.

But injuries have hit Tottenham hard so far in the 2024/25 season. Postecoglou has seen his defence particularly decimated by unavailability to the likes of Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Ben Davies, while first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is also missing.

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Postecoglou has already admitted he will need to use the winter window to look for reinforcements up front, with Solanke bearing the burden in Richarlison's injury absence, as well as Odobert also suffering an injury.

So there are two certain areas the club will look to strengthen this month - and sooner rather than later you would think, with Spurs languishing in 11th in the Premier League table.

We asked our football.london writers to have their say on the transfers Tottenham need to make this month.

Lee Wilmot

Tottenham need a defender and a forward and that's just for starters. Ange Postecoglou may not be planning on signing another goalkeeper, but that's an area I'd look at as well, not to mention potentially making it two defender signings, rather than one.

Spurs' summer transfer window was very much focused on the future, with teenagers Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert arriving at the club.

What's needed is the here and now, though. Postecoglou is under immense pressure and he needs transfers to ease that pressure.

Fikayo Tomori has been linked with a return to the Premier League and that might not be a bad deal to get done, while Milan Skriniar could be an effective stop-gap solution.

You can get through January without having to spend too much money too. Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah and Lille striker Jonathan David are both out of contract in the summer and would be available at a cut-price this month.

It should be a busy window, but for Postecoglou he will want signings made quickly, or risk another month of pain.

Alasdair Gold

Postecoglou needs help across the board. Personally, for me centre-back and left-back are the two priority positions where there's just not enough cover with the injuries that keep happening in the backline.

In an ideal window another attacking option comes in with Wilson Odobert out for most of the season and Richarlison not the greatest when it comes to availability.

Spurs are also believed to be looking at midfielders if any that fit the Postecoglou system are available but I'd be more inclined to go for a short term goalkeeper fix in the mean time if it's a choice between the two.

Fraser Forster is a decent, experienced goalkeeper but the high line has to be compromised because of his inability to rush out quickly and sweep up behind it as Guglielmo Vicario does. Playing the higher line squeezes the space the opposition have to operate in and can force mistakes and Spurs miss that right now. They're just playing it about in their own half too much.

So in all it could be the busiest January window the club has ever had if - and it's a big if - they provide Postecoglou with what he needs. Everyone knows Spurs are desperate and need at least three if not four players to bolster his threadbare squad but will that desperation count against them?

Rob Guest

Tottenham need to be looking at making four signings before the month is out. The north London club ideally have to get one or two additions in at some point over the coming days so that they can be available for the Liverpool Carabao Cup fixture and also ahead of the upcoming North London Derby.

A new centre-back is a priority for Tottenham right now as they are so short in the heart of defence as things stand. AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori has been linked and he would be an excellent signing due to his experience in Europe and also the Premier League.

The news regarding Destiny Udogie's absence also means that a new left-back is required very soon to compete with Djed Spence for a spot in the team. A new goalkeeper would also suffice if the right man is there, although that is certainly not top of the priority list right now with other pressing priorities to address first.

Finally, a winger who can also play up front would be most welcome as Spurs could do with another attacking option for what is a big second half to the campaign for Ange Postecoglou's side.

Sam Truelove

It could be a busy month for Tottenham. Ange Postecoglou has made it no secret he wants new faces through the door and I wouldn't be surprised if deals are done early next week.

A versatile defender should be a priority as Spurs are extremely light in that department currently. Ideally, Postecoglou needs someone who can play both centre-back and left-back. Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini can play both positions and wouldn't break the bank, while a loan deal for someone like Ben Chilwell could suit all parties. The Chelsea man is an out and out left-back but could offer experience and quality with Destiny Udogie injured.

Moving to the forward line and someone like Jonathan David appears to make sense. The Lille striker is out of contract in the summer and Spurs have registered interest in him in the past.