Tottenham Hotspur are poised to accelerate their search for a new attacking player this month, following confirmation of a significant injury setback for forward Mohammed Kudus.
Injury Crisis Forces Spurs' Hand
The need for reinforcements has become urgent for manager Thomas Frank. His side's lack of cutting edge was highlighted last week when their own fans chanted 'boring, boring Tottenham' during a goalless draw with Brentford. The situation has now worsened with the news on Kudus.
The 25-year-old was forced off during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Subsequent scans have revealed a thigh injury more severe than first feared, which will rule him out for a number of upcoming fixtures. The club has not yet provided a specific timeline for his return.
Forward Line Stretched to Breaking Point
Kudus joins a lengthy injury list in Tottenham's attacking department. The squad is already coping without the long-term absentees Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke. Furthermore, the recent sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35 million has further depleted Frank's options.
Ahead of Wednesday's match against Bournemouth, the manager openly acknowledged the shortage. 'I think it’s pretty fair to say that we are maybe a little bit short on offensive options,' Frank stated. He added that while Solanke is nearing a return, he will need time to regain full match sharpness after six months out.
Identifying Potential January Targets
This injury crisis has pushed the club's recruitment plans to the forefront of the January window. Tottenham had shown interest in Antoine Semenyo, but he now appears destined for Manchester City.
Should that move happen, it could reignite Spurs' pursuit of Savinho, who has recently signed a new contract but remains a fringe player with only four Premier League starts this season. The club's scouting network is also active across Europe, with several young talents on the radar:
- Yan Diomande, the teenage winger from RB Leipzig, currently representing Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Maghnes Akliouche, the Monaco attacking midfielder who impressed against Spurs in the Champions League and was a summer target.
- Kenan Yildiz, the 20-year-old Turkish prospect at Juventus, though any move would involve stiff competition if the Italian club decides to sell.
With the transfer window open, Tottenham's hierarchy faces a critical few weeks to bolster their frontline and salvage their season's ambitions.
