Tottenham Hotspur are making a last-ditch effort to accelerate two summer transfer targets, as the club faces mounting pressure due to a worsening injury crisis and the looming threat of a disappointing league finish.
Chairman Daniel Levy, who had initially planned for a more restrained January window, is now pushing for immediate reinforcements in a bid to salvage the squad’s depth. After multiple high-profile rejections, Spurs have turned their attention to Lille’s Angel Gomes and Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, hoping to finalize deals before the window slams shut on Monday night.
The transfer window began with promise for Spurs, following the early signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. However, their pursuit of attacking reinforcements quickly faltered. PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani snubbed their advances in favor of Juventus, while Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel also rejected a move to North London despite Levy personally flying out to secure the deal. Further frustration followed as a seemingly agreed deal for Milan’s Fikayo Tomori collapsed, leaving Tottenham scrambling for alternative solutions.
With time running out, Tottenham are now prioritizing deals for Gomes and Dibling, two players who were originally earmarked for summer moves. Dibling, a highly-rated winger, has caught the club’s attention despite limited game time for Southampton this season. His brief return from injury during Southampton’s win over Ipswich has reassured Spurs, who are now ready to push forward with an offer in the region of £55 million. In an attempt to sweeten the deal, Spurs could include Tyrese Hall in negotiations, as Southampton have shown interest in the young midfielder.
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Meanwhile, Gomes is seen as a potential free transfer acquisition in the summer, but Tottenham are now considering an early move. The former Manchester United midfielder possesses excellent ball control and passing ability, attributes that Postecoglou’s side have lacked at times this season. However, concerns remain over his fitness, as the England international has struggled with persistent calf issues. While Gomes has managed two goals in 18 appearances this season, his injury record raises questions about whether he can provide the consistency Spurs desperately need.
The challenge for Levy now is to secure both deals before Monday’s deadline, especially with Tottenham’s recent track record of missing out on key targets. Losing out on Tel and Tomori has already put the club in a difficult position, and another failed transfer push would leave Postecoglou’s squad exposed in the latter half of the season. With the pressure mounting and the squad stretched thin, these last-minute moves could prove crucial in determining Tottenham’s fate in the months ahead.
As the clock ticks down, Tottenham’s ability to navigate the transfer market efficiently will be put to the test. If Levy can pull off both signings, Spurs will have bolstered their squad with two promising talents. However, should negotiations falter once again, questions will be raised about the club’s long-term recruitment strategy and its ability to compete for top-tier talent in the transfer market.
