It is worth noting that tottenham hotspur As 2025 ends, we know a win at Brentford on New Year’s Day will propel the team forward Thomas FrankThe team is already on the verge of moving up, still two points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

This is worth noting. Spurs have been miserable in the league for much of the year, and the Londoners have only won twice at home this season.

But it says something about Tottenham’s resilience and unity, and the fact that Frank now has an excellent opportunity to capitalize on the incoming financial support and make impactful improvements in the January transfer window, with the striker also in the spotlight.

Tottenham hope to sign striker in January

Changes are happening in N17 as ENIC Group have agreed a £35m transfer fee with Crystal Palace for the Welsh winger Brennan Johnson.

Although Johnson has been sidelined this season, making just three starts in the Premier League since August, he remains a talented and prolific winger. In May, he scored the winning goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Even if the Lilywhites also need a midfielder, a replacement will have to be signed.

According to Sports Bild, By Sports WitnessTottenham Hotspur and the Red Devils have made direct contact with the agents of Said El Marra, who enjoyed a goal-filled breakthrough year in the Bundesliga with FC Cologne.

The 19-year-old is a right-footed left-winger and therefore fits the image Spurs want. However, his employer knew they were a winner and responded to the interest by Requires at least £35m.

That puts his valuation at the same level as Johnson, who is about to enter the palace.

Why El Mala is a big upgrade for Johnson

Transfer deals in football rarely allow for smooth and straightforward deals, but Johnson will be approaching a move to Selhurst Park with minimal complications – although he will have to agree to the move himself – which could pave the way for a similar move for Elmara.

No matter what, this boy is worth pursuing. This season, he scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists in the Bundesliga. He has made 15 appearances, including six starts, and last year was loaned to Viktoria Cologne in Germany’s third tier.

Talent scout Jacek Kulig praised him for having “The future is huge“, has proven he has the physical attributes and toughness to match his natural ability and eye for goal. Sofascore shows he’s winning an average of 3.4 duels per league game this season.

Clearly, Elmara would mark an upgrade from the current version of Johnson, whose acuity in the final third has been overridden and discarded as he loses 70% of his dribblings in the Premier League due to some frustrating basic metrics such as his accuracy and intent on the ball.

As you can see below, Elmara has surpassed the 24-year-old in a number of statistics and while he has yet to make the leap to the unforgiving English stage, his clinical edge, creativity and energy all point to an exciting future.

The difference in success rates with the ball is astronomical – especially when considering successful catches, which is a good sign of speed and technical control. Johnson is a good ball-handler, but he doesn’t use his skills consistently enough.

In fact, El Mala’s success in this regard led data analyst Spencer Mossman to describe him as “Europe’s most direct winger”, someone who could replace Johnson and produce more.

Spurs need a left-wing striker, especially after selling Heung-min Son to Los Angeles FC in the summer. Elmara could be the perfect complement, someone future-proof, someone who can outshine Johnson from the get-go.

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