tottenham hotspur Not maintaining strong and consistent form during the game Premier League Since the beginning of Ange Postecoglou’s term in 2023/24.

Thomas Frank There was supposed to be a shake-up for the north London side, but his efforts to lead Spurs this season have been completely unfulfilling, with a sizeable section of fans eager to see him sacked.

It would be an understatement to say that the current situation is untenable and if Frank is to turn things around, he will need to make rapid progress in the Premier League, with Spurs finishing 14th and crashing out of both domestic cup competitions.

ENIC Group backed him in the transfer market this month with signings Connor Gallagher and young left-back Sousa, but Tottenham will need more creative impetus if they are to turn things around.

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Although James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have been sidelined since last season, Tottenham should provide more help with their build-up attack.

But it is a pity that the Lilywhites flattered and deceived in their offense, and Frank’s overly pragmatic tactics made the fans angry. There is a feeling that Europa League champions Tottenham are regressing.

Gallagher is a hard-working midfielder who will provide an upgrade over the injured Rodrigo Bentancur, but Frank needs someone to boost creativity and instill confidence and composure throughout the squad, and technical director John Langer may have found the perfect fit.

According to Bayern insider Christian FalkTottenham looking to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon GoretzkaThis month he rejected a move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

The 30-year-old Goretzka is one of the most accomplished German players in the world and Atletico Madrid bosses have been plotting a deal in Munich this week with Goretzka now months away from the expiration of his Bundesliga contract.

But the veteran Champions League star’s rejection opens the door for Tottenham to agree a deal, likely towards the end of the season, with the player expressing his desire to try his hand at the Premier League at this experienced stage of his career.

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It’s worth noting that Tottenham had shown a vested interest in signing the Liverpool midfielder earlier in January Curtis JonesSince then he has attracted the attention of Inter Milan.

Jones, 25, excels on the ball and is starting to add more creativity to his game under Arne Slaughter. You can see why Spurs want him, with one Premier League analyst even calling him “One of England’s most underrated players“.

Liverpool do not want to sell this month but Tottenham may reconsider their bid for the England international at the end of the season when he has just 12 months left on his contract.

However, Tottenham may find a bigger gold mine in the form of Goretzka, who doesn’t have as much mileage in the tank but brings a strong passing game and combative side to reinvigorate Frank’s system. Most importantly, the veteran will add leadership, having won so many trophies during his many years at Bayern.

Goretzka is a strong and tenacious midfielder with the right skills to play a central role in Frank’s side, but it is his range that sets him apart and could see him thrive alongside Gallagher, with Joao Palinha sweeping in from behind.

Not only has he averaged a 92.8% passing success rate in Germany’s top league this season, but this muscular genius has also achieved a 72% long pass completion rate and a 100% dribbling success rate. At this point, his aggressive spirit attracted the Spurs brass to sign Jones.

Tottenham Hotspur have a lot of up-and-coming talent. Lucas Bergvall is a player who can surpass Jones and Goretzka. But not yet.

If the woes of the past 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that the Londoners need players who can immediately relieve pressure and create consistency and fluidity in the third.

Goretzka is perfect for this. Known as the “machine” of the midfield Die Roten teammate Alexander Pavlovichhe has everything he needs to succeed in N17.

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