Which January Signings Could Spurs Make To Boost Title Challenge?

Forbes Business SportsMoney Which January Signings Could Spurs Make To Boost Title Challenge? Graham Ruthven Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I am a soccer writer based in the United Kingdom Following Oct 26, 2023, 03:59pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 09: Kaoru Mitoma of Japan looks on during the international friendly . .

. [+] match between Germany and Japan at Volkswagen Arena on September 09, 2023 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images) Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are setting the pace at the top of the Premier PINC League table this season.

Ange Postecoglou has made a profound impact on the North London club following his appointment in the summer and Spurs are dreaming of mounting a title challenge for the first time since Mauricio Pochettino’s time in charge. Postecoglou has settled on a first-choice lineup with relationships quickly forged all over the pitch. However, Tottenham lack the squad depth of some of their rivals.

Spurs will surely look to address this in the January transfer window to give Postecoglou the best chance of success in the second half of the season. Spurs’ midfield unit could certainly use another rotational figure. Reo Hatate would fit the bill having thrived under Postecoglou at Celtic.

The Japanese midfielder is technically able, but also has the physical attributes to operate at the highest level. Hatate is ready for the next step in his career. Celtic’s Matt O’Riley crosses the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group E match at Celtic .

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Picture date: Wednesday October 25, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images Matt O’Riley could also be on Postecoglou’s radar with the Danish international currently Celtic’s best player. O’Riley is more naturally attack-minded than Hatate and would subsequently give Tottenham a different dimension.

He has the quality to be a deputy to James Maddison in the Tottenham team. MORE FOR YOU Leak Reveals Joe Biden Could Be About To Issue A Game-Changing Executive Order That Could Spark Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Chaos Multiple People Dead And Dozens Wounded In Mass Shootings In Maine Suspect Still At Large What We Know About Robert Card The Person Of Interest In The Maine Mass Shootings Harry Kane was never replaced by Tottenham Hotspur following his sale to Bayern Munich, meaning Postecoglou could push for the capture of a new centre forward in January. Kyogo Furuhashi – another Celtic player who worked under Postecoglou – could give Spurs a mobile, fluid frontman to suit the approach of their manager.

Santiago Gimenez has made a name for himself at Feyenoord over the past two seasons with the 22-year-old now proving himself in the Champions League. The Mexican international might not be good enough to be a key figure for a team like Spurs right now, but he has the potential to be a top level centre forward. LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 23: Ange Postecoglou, manager of Tottenham Hotspur, during the Premier .

. . [+] League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 23, 2023 in London, England.

(Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) Getty Images Kaoru Mitoma has been publicly praised by Postecoglou this season and would certainly strengthen Tottenham’s team. However, Brighton would surely demand a sizeable transfer fee for the Japanese winger just as they did for Moises Caicedo last summer and that could prevent Spurs from making a move in January. Defensively, Spurs are short of options in the central defensive positions and addressing this could be a priority when the transfer window next opens.

However, finding quality at a suitable price may prove difficult. Tottenham might have to wait until the end of the season to truly strengthen their squad in a number of positions. Graham Ruthven Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions.