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Tottenham's latest transfer target reveals Thomas Frank's strategy for this winter

Kyrenia Shipillis
Kyrenia Shipillis

Kyrenia is a lifelong Tottenham fan who has been writing for Tottenham News since she joined Breaking Media in 2025. She will graduate with a Master's in Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham in 2025. She spent several months working for the Non-League Paper and has written for the Sports Gazette. Her earliest memory of the Lilywhites is sitting alone in her dad's room in front of the telly crying into her bowl of popcorn as she watched as her team were thrashed...yet again. She is happy to report that fonder memories have since blossomed.

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Tottenham are interested in signing former Wolves star Ruben Neves this winter window. 

As Tottenham travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the North London derby on Sunday, they do so with a depleted squad. 

Indeed, the Lilywhites have suffered several injuries since the season began, which has forced Tottenham to look towards arming Thomas Frank with reinforcements come January. 

Spurs are weakest in attack and could look to welcome numerous recruits this winter. 

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank looking happy
Frank needs better squad depth this winter (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham set to battle with Premier League clubs for Ruben Neves 

Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs that have enquired about Neves’ situation, according to Fichajes on 20 November.

The 28-year-old is reportedly craving a return to the Premier League after signing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in 2023. 

  • Neves has netted 12 career goals and 25 assists at Al-Hilal
  • He is contracted until 30 June 2026

Spurs are not alone in their pursuit of Neves and have even fallen behind, with Manchester United and Newcastle United leading the race for his signature.

Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo
Neves wouldn't be the first time Man United have snapped up a key Spurs target (Credit: Imago)

The versatile midfielder will be free to negotiate with clubs in January, and it remains to be seen if he ends up in the Premier League if the right deal is struck. 

Indeed, the upcoming transfer window could set the course for his career, and Spurs will need to be prepared to battle for his signature. 

Tottenham want experience this winter window 

If recent transfer links are to be believed, Tottenham are on the hunt for more experience this winter window after shopping for youth. 

Ivan Toney could reunite with Frank, while Spurs are one of the clubs hoping to trigger Antoine Semenyo’s reported £65million release clause. 

The Lilywhites' current transfer strategy does not come as a surprise, given they have one of the youngest teams in the Premier League. 

Indeed, Spurs’ current squad is estimated to have an average age of around 25.3 years. 

With Tottenham still alive in most competitions, Frank will be looking to add some depth and experience to his team this winter. 

And after several injuries to key players, if the Dane pulls this off, fans will probably thank him for it.

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