Tottenham has signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £35 million and Brazil left-back Souza on a long-term deal. However, fans are asking for more signings due to the club’s low league standing and ongoing injury issues.
Frank’s cautious approach to discussing transfer targets shows the challenges of late-window negotiations. The team has been linked with various players, but losing Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City earlier this month demonstrated the difficulty in attracting top talent.
Cristian Romero sidelined
Frank shared some encouraging updates about injured players. Romero was taken off at halftime during the draw with City due to an injury concern, raising questions about his availability for important upcoming matches. Frank stated:
“Some of them, we hopefully have Cuti is minor.”
Van de Ven missed the recent match but may return for next weekend’s game against Manchester United. Frank commented:
“Micky we hope is back for Man United.”
Spence was injured during the Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt and didn’t play on Sunday. Frank mentioned that the right-back’s absence is expected to be short-term, saying:
“Djed we hope won’t be too long.”
These injury updates offer a rare bit of good news for Frank amid a tough domestic season for Tottenham, who have won only two of their last 15 Premier League matches and are winless in six games, marking their longest winless streak this season.
Tottenham will face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday in a match that could be crucial for Frank’s future. United are also in a period of transition under interim manager Michael Carrick but will see this match against the struggling Spurs as a chance to boost their Champions League hopes.
Having Van de Ven back would be a significant advantage for Tottenham due to their defensive issues. The Dutch center-back has been reliable this season, and his speed is essential for countering attacks that have frequently exposed Spurs’ high defensive line.
Romero’s fitness is also vital because of his leadership and defensive skills. He was booked in the first half against City before being substituted, and Frank will hope the issue is small enough for his captain to play at Old Trafford.
It remains uncertain if Tottenham will make any further signings before the Monday deadline, but Frank’s indication that the club is “active” suggests there could be potential moves. Any new players would need to make an immediate impact to help Spurs move away from the relegation zone and relieve the growing pressure on their manager.