Tottenham begin 2025 in a rough spot, 11th in the table and with mounting scrutiny on Ange Postecoglou following a difficult run of results. Postecoglou has called for reinforcements in January and Spurs are expected to add players to a stretched squad this month, while they can scarcely afford to lose any depth given the alarming length of their injury-list.
After an up-down 2024, there is likely to be more significant surgery on the squad in the summer, however, with the club set to continue rebuilding around young players, capable of playing fast-paced, attacking football. Here, Standard Sport runs the rule over every player in Postecoglou's first-team squad and assessed who they should keep and who they should sell.
Spurs have missed Vicario's leadership, shot-stopping and, particularly, composure with his feet since the Italian suffered a fractured foot in the 4-0 win over Manchester City in November. A new goalkeeper is on the agenda for January or the summer but Vicario has firmly established himself as Postecoglou's No.1, even if there are some doubts about his ability to command his area at set-pieces. KEEP
The veteran has done a mixed job deputising for Vicario but his two mistakes playing out in the 4-3 win over Manchester United last month underlined that he is a poor fit for Postecoglou's approach. Forster remains an experienced head in a young dressing room and a highly respected character, however, so Spurs might consider extending the 36-year-old's contract, which is up in the summer, even if they sign a new 'keeper. KEEP... BUT ONLY AS THIRD-CHOICE
The Spaniard has defied the doubters who questioned his ability to play in a back four and been up there with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold as the best attacking right-back in the Premier League since Postecoglou's appointment. He has appeared fatigued recently but remains one of Spurs' most important players when fit. KEEP
Spence had to wait two-and-a-half years for a first Spurs start but wasted no time in making an impression, bagging eye-catching assists against Southampton and United last month, keeping his place for the subsequent games against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. His ability to play on both flanks makes him a useful squad player, although the 24-year-old has looked capable of being a starter in his brief appearances to date. KEEP
