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Tottenham player set for January exit talks after returning from injury
Tottenham find themselves navigating a challenging period as the north Londoners sit 14th in the Premier League table after an uninspiring run of form.
Manager Thomas Frank is also facing mounting scrutiny over results that have left supporters questioning whether the Danish tactician is the right man to turn things around.
The 2-1 loss against Liverpool represented Tottenham’s fifth defeat in eight Premier League matches under Frank. The contest was decisively tilted in the visitors’ favour after Xavi Simons received a first-half red card for a reckless studs-up challenge on Virgil van Dijk, which left Spurs battling for over an hour with 10 men.
The match was further marred by Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time dismissal for kicking out at Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.
As a result, both Simons and the Spurs captain will now miss crucial upcoming fixtures through suspension amid a congested festive fixture list.
Attention now turns to the January transfer window as Tottenham’s hierarchy prepare to back Frank, with the manager confirming they ‘will’ be in the market next month.
Unfortunately for the Lilywhites, recent developments have forced the recruitment team to reassess their primary targets following disappointment in their pursuit of Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
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Media sources confirm that Tottenham have withdrawn from the race to sign Semenyo, with the 25-year-old making clear his preference to join Man City.
The Premier League title contenders are emerging as frontrunners to trigger the winger’s £65 million release clause that becomes active on January 1, with the race intensifying as clubs have just 10 days to activate it next month.
The north Londoners are identifying alternatives to Semenyo, including some left-field names like Ajax sensation Mika Godts, but the list could include Man City’s Savinho or Omar Marmoush.
Amid these evolving transfer plans and the scramble to identify suitable plan Bs to Semenyo, Tottenham must now address an internal situation too.
Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin set for January exit talks
Radu Dragusin reportedly wants to discuss his role at N17, with interest in the centre-back heating up ahead of January.
The 23-year-old has not featured for Spurs since suffering a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury back in January, which ruled him out for the remainder of last season.
In Dragusin’s period of rehab, 2025 signing Kevin Danso has impressed as a backup to first-choice partnership Romero and Micky van de Ven, with questions now surrounding his role in the team.
The Romanian made his first appearance in a matchday squad for 11 months against Liverpool, with Frank naming him on the bench to face Arne Slot’s side, but following his long-awaited return from injury, Italy could be beckoning.
According to reporter Alessio Lento, Dragusin is attracting serious January interest from two unnamed Serie A clubs, and the former Genoa star is poised to hold showdown talks with Spurs over his future.
The defender’s situation adds another layer of complexity to Tottenham’s January planning, as they balance the urgent need for attacking reinforcements whilst maintaining adequate depth at the back.
This is particularly pressing given Romero’s suspension and the mounting injury concerns that have left Frank short of options in multiple positions.
Tottenham player could return from injury on Boxing Day after resuming full training
He’s nearing a return to the pitch.
