Five areas Tottenham still need to reinforce after a difficult January transfer window
Tottenham made minimal progress in strengthening their squad during the January transfer window, leaving a significant rebuild to be tackled in the summer. With only Conor Gallagher and Souza arriving in the New Year, it’s obvious there are numerous shortcomings that will affect the remainder of the campaign.
Thomas Frank is already under pressure, and an ongoing injury crisis has only made matters worse. The club’s lack of movement in the transfer market has done him no favours. Frank has stated that changes will come in the summer, but for many, it may feel like action delayed. With that in mind, these are the key areas Spurs must address at the end of the season.
What do Tottenham need to sort out?
A new first-choice goalkeeper
Guglielmo Vicario remains a divisive figure. At his best, he can be outstanding, but costly errors continue to undermine confidence in him. Throughout January, speculation about his future grew, and it now seems Spurs’ patience may be wearing thin. If Tottenham want to challenge elite sides again, they need a goalkeeper they can rely on week in, week out.
Another full-back option
Links to Andy Robertson raised eyebrows, but the logic behind them was clear. While missing out on the Liverpool man isn’t disastrous, full-back remains an area that needs attention. Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, and Destiny Udogie are all proven at first-team level, but Souza is still developing. An experienced full-back who can provide short-term reliability would help balance the squad.
A creative midfielder
Finding a technically gifted, ball-playing midfielder was reportedly a top January objective, yet no such signing materialised. With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski struggling with fitness issues and Xavi Simons still adapting, Spurs are short of creativity. Adding the right playmaker could completely change the team’s attacking dynamics and should be a major summer priority.
Wide players are desperately needed
While a midfielder was important, strengthening the wings was essential. Spurs were linked with multiple targets, yet no winger arrived. Brennan Johnson’s departure and Mohammed Kudus’ injury have left the flanks looking thin. With Mathys Tel pushing for an exit and Randal Kolo Muani unlikely to stay long-term, Tottenham may need to recruit more than one winger to fix the problem.
Real competition for Dominic Solanke
Dominic Solanke’s return has been hugely positive, highlighted by Champions League goals and a vital brace against Manchester City. However, his impact has only reinforced the need for proper competition up front. Richarlison’s injury issues remain a concern, and Spurs would benefit greatly from having two high-quality strikers competing for the starting role. That level of depth is standard among top teams—and Tottenham need to match it.
