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Tottenham face January transfer dilemma after £125m summer and frustrating Premier League start

Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy will be busy plotting Tottenham's January window
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It has been a slightly frustrating start to the season for Tottenham Hotspur, who have struggled to convert all of their good performances into results.

One win in three games probably does not do justice to the dominance they showed at times against Leicester City and Newcastle United. In both matches, Spurs had their opposition pinned back for long periods but were unable to fully capitalise on the chances that came their way like they did in the 4-0 victory over Everton.

While Spurs spent big to land Dominic Solanke in the summer, the forward’s early-season injury has perhaps showcased a lack of depth in that position, with Ange Postecoglou’s side only getting three of their nine shots against Newcastle on target.

As such, despite Solanke’s arrival in the summer, the striker position is one that Spurs fans feel need to be strengthened some more in January. In a recent football.london poll, 28% of respondents wanted to see Spurs target a new forward in January, with a further 22% wanting to see full-backs targeted and 21% keen on a new central midfielder.

Those sorts of numbers show that, while there’s not one overwhelming area that’s in desperate need of strengthening, Spurs still feel a bit light in some parts of the pitch.

With the likes of Timo Werner, Richarlison and Son Heung-min very much being in the mould of attackers rather than strikers, Spurs may look to use January to bring a back-up for Solanke to the club - or even someone that can challenge the ex-Bournemouth star for a first-team spot.

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However, doing so could be a difficult prospect in January, with clubs typically having to pay over the odds to sign new players mid-season. So, who should Spurs target as a forward, or should they keep their powder dry until next summer? Have your say in the poll below.

You can also send us other targets and get involved in the debate in the comments section here.