{"id":621036,"date":"2023-01-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=621036"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:39:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T15:39:48","slug":"tottenham-hotspur-lineup-after-january-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/01\/17\/tottenham-hotspur-lineup-after-january-transfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Defensive Reinforcements and a \u00a325 Million Premier League Winger – How Tottenham Hotspur Could Line-up After January Transfer Window"},"content":{"rendered":"

After an active January window during the 2021\/22 season that saw Tottenham Hotspur bring in both Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur<\/a> on their way to a fourth-place finish in the Premier League, fans of the North London club will be hoping for a similar impact this January following a series of less-than-impressive results on the pitch. With chants disparaging owner Daniel Levy following Spurs 2-0 loss to Aston Villa, the 60-year-old businessman will be hoping to reduce the hostility around the club. One way to do this is to bring in some quality players that manager Antonio Conte<\/a> feels can improve his side.<\/p>\n

How Could Tottenham Hotspur Line Up Once the January Transfer Window Closes<\/h2>\n

Defensive Doubts<\/h3>\n

It is apparent to everyone that the Spurs defence needs improving. They conceded first in 10 games on the bounce, killing the streak with a convincing 4-0 win at Selhurst Park, and with only 5 clean sheets so far, a revamp of the back line is needed. This includes one, or two, new centre-backs to partner World Cup<\/a>\u00a0winner, Cristian Romero. As well as a new right-wing back as the inconsistency between Emerson Royal <\/a>and Matt Doherty has cost the team at times this season. Tottenham need to recreate what IvanPerisic<\/a> has managed to create on the left side, on the opposite flank. The Croatian has amassed 8 assists for the Lilywhites this season, seven more than Djed Spence, Doherty and Emerson combined.<\/p>\n

Conte has made it clear that there are players he wants to get rid of, as well as wanting to bring more in, however the funds don’t seem to be there for him. With the Italian deflecting a new contract<\/a>, investing in him during this window may make him want to sign the deal. He has young prodigy Destiny\u00a0Udogie<\/a>\u00a0ready to join in the Summer following his loan move back to Udinese, but he is adamant that Tottenham need more quality in order to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pedro Porro<\/h3>\n

The Sporting Lisbon wing-back has made headlines in Portugal following his move from Manchester City back in 2020. The Spaniard has a release clause of \u00a339.9million<\/a>, but Levy seems reluctant to pay it. With a significant number of players arriving at the club in the summer, improvements during January are likely to be minimal, however, Porro<\/a> is likely to only be available Spurs if they activate his release clause. Sporting’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has said: “”Porro and Edwards will only leave for the clause” when asked about the potential transfer. Porro’s Sporting teammate Marcus Edwards, an ex-Tottenham academy graduate, is also on the clubs radar<\/a> as he continues to impress in Portugal.<\/p>\n

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Sporting coach Ruben Amorim on Pedro Porro being the top target for Spurs as RB: "Porro and Edwards will only leave for the clause". \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 #THFC<\/a><\/p>\n

"We know the amount of attacks that go through Porro and Edwards, nobody is blind here. But the market is what it is". pic.twitter.com\/QVUNFJIEYe<\/a><\/p>\n

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 10, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n