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tottenham hotspur Just took the approach of signing the agreement Bayern Munich According to a report this afternoon, “the next few hours” will be crucial.
Tottenham’s January transfer business has been fairly limited so far, although Thomas FrankThe side are struggling in north London and have only completed two signings, with the manager under pressure looking for reinforcements to salvage a disappointing season.
The Lilywhites moved decisively towards Connor Gallagher early in the window, Signed the midfielder from Atletico Madrid for £35m.
The former Chelsea player brings Premier League Frank’s powerhouse has experience and athleticism, although questions remain as to whether Spurs continue to address the wrong problem – signing combative midfielders instead of the creative playmaker/wingers they desperately need.
Tottenham Hotspur are also done Signs Brazilian left-back Sousa from Santos for £13mthe 19-year-old signed a long-term contract.
The former Brazil U-17 international provides competition for the injury-prone Destiny Udoji after Ben Davies fractured his ankle, although the teenager may represent a long-term investment rather than an immediate first-team upgrade.
However, Tottenham’s most important event in January may be their failures rather than their successes.
Liverpool withdraw from talks over Andy Robertson After preliminary negotiations for the Scotland captain, he was valued at just £5 million.
The 31-year-old was seen as an experienced addition to Frank’s struggling defense, but Liverpool and Robertson have reconsidered the move.
According to reporters Ben Jacobs Tottenham actually agreed in principle to sign Robertson this week, but the Reds and the left-back are stalling until they find a replacement, if they do.
Jacobs again said it could be “something to watch” in the final hours of January, but that it’s not being considered at this time.
Now, Spurs are turning to other targets for the time being, one of which is apparently the Bayern star Leon Goretzka.
Tottenham Hotspur close to signing Leon Goretzka on Wednesday
According to Marca journalist Matteo Moretto, who often works with Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Goretzka today as they try to compete with Atletico Madrid for his signature.
The contact was made in the past few hours and in equally rapid fashion, Bayern are prepared to make a decision on the midfielder’s future “in the next few hours”.
The 30-year-old’s pedigree is undeniable.
Goretzka made 292 appearances for Bayern Munich, scoring 47 goals and assisting 48 times, and has numerous Bundesliga titles and Champions League experience.
His box-to-box ability will fill Tottenham’s desperate need for midfield quality, providing creativity, control, tenacity and goal threat from deep positions – attributes sorely lacking in Frank’s struggling engine room.
Acquiring him in January would avoid a bidding war when he hits free agency in the summer. His winning mentality and European pedigree could raise Tottenham’s standards and provide leadership to a desperately inexperienced side.
“Excellent. It showed strength, maturity, but also extreme mentality and clarity of mind,” said the former teammate Sami Khedira About Goretzka’s resurgence.
“Publicly, he is completely tight-lipped. Internally, from what we know, he works like a madman and is well-respected within the team.
“He remains calm and confident in his qualities. He is a machine and has great respect for Leon. Through his exemplary behavior he also sends a signal to Julian Nagelsmann”
However, Goretzka’s astronomical £300,000 per week The wages represent a huge financial commitment and could weaken Tottenham’s wage structure.
As a veteran on an expiring contract, the German has limited resale value and represents a short-term fix, but that hasn’t stopped Spurs pursuing Robertson.
He could be a very interesting option, but a lot depends on Bayern.
