Tottenham transfer round-up: Ange to hijack mega deal, plus Rashford update
Tottenham continue to be linked with multiple players with the aim of strengthening their squad during the January transfer window.
The mood has been lifted this week by the 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg (8 January), but the pressure remains heavy in the Premier League with Spurs marooned in 12th position.
Supporters are keen to see reinforcements made this month to galvanise their side’s season into what can still become a resounding success under Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham News rounds up all the latest on comings and goings from Friday, 10 January.
Randal Kolo Muani move from PSG could still be on
PSG have made French international Randal Kolo Muani available for transfer this month but want any exit to be a sale or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Tottenham are keen on the forward but would prefer an option to buy with an initial loan, as GiveMeSport reports a deal could still be on the cards (9 January).
Spurs are looking to make assurances to Kolo Muani of a definitive role in Postecoglou’s team, as the club aim to climb the Premier League table following a dismal few months.
Tottenham want to hijack Donyell Malen deal with Aston Villa
Tottenham are plotting a stunning hijack of Donyell Malen’s proposed move to Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund, according to Caught Offside.
The search for an attacker at Spurs is a bold one, with Malen having seemingly almost wrapped up a deal to move to Villa Park.
However, Postecoglou believes there could still be a chance of turning the head of the Dutch international, who was once on the books of Arsenal.
Barcelona interest in Son Heung-min now over
Son Heung-min in the past few days saw his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium extended until 2026.
Barcelona had been interested in bringing the captain to the Camp Nou upon expiry of his original deal at the end of this season (The Telegraph, 7 January), but that option is now off the table.
Tottenham pursuit of Marcus Rashford still alive
Tottenham could chase a January move for wantaway Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, according to the Daily Mail (8 January).
Spurs had been interested in Rashford from afar but a winter bid has not been ruled out, with the England man wanted across Europe as he seeks an exit from Old Trafford.
Rashford joins Kolo Muani and Malen on the list of targets in N17.
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