Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski is expected to be out until the turn of the year, adding to the club’s injury woes, with James Maddison already sidelined for an extended period.
Tottenham Hotspur’s injury troubles have just gotten worse, with Dejan Kulusevski expected to be out until around the turn of the year. The Swedish international underwent knee surgery in mid-May and is still on the road to recovery.
Kulusevski’s absence will be a significant blow to the team, especially with James Maddison already out for an extended period after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in pre-season.
Kulusevski’s recovery is progressing well, but it’s unlikely he’ll be back on the pitch before the new year. This means Thomas Frank will have to rely on other players to fill the gap left by Kulusevski and Maddison. Given the circumstances, Spurs will need to act quickly in the transfer market to strengthen their squad.
The pressure is on Tottenham to respond to missing out on signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal for £67.5 million. The club’s failure to sign Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, despite agreeing on a £60 million buyout clause, adds to the sense of urgency. Gibbs-White’s deal fell through when Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis refused to sanction the transfer.
Tottenham has been exploring other options to bolster their midfield and attacking lineup. They’ve shown interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, but City seems determined to keep the Brazilian player. The upcoming match between Spurs and City might influence City’s stance, but for now, it’s uncertain whether they’ll be willing to sell.
Other potential targets for Tottenham include Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, a France Under-21 international who has impressed with his performances over the past two seasons. Akliouche’s versatility, playing on the wing or through the middle, makes him an attractive option for Frank.
Additionally, the manager is open to signing Yoane Wissa from Brentford and retains interest in Southampton winger Tyler Dibling.
Nico Paz, an attacking midfielder from Como, is another player on Tottenham’s radar. Paz has shown promise, scoring six goals and providing eight assists last season.
As the transfer window nears its close, Tottenham needs to act swiftly to address their squad’s deficiencies. With new signings like Mohammed Kudus, João Paulinha, Luka Vuskovic, and Kota Takai, the club is working to build a competitive team under Thomas Frank’s guidance.
