Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, splashing out well over £180million across eight new additions to their squad.

Mohammed Kudus has been the pick of the bunch, transforming Spurs’ attack with his dribbling, flair, movement and directness. The Ghanaian international broke his Tottenham duck last weekend in the 2-1 win over Leeds United. Another summer signing who has made a telling impact in north London is Joao Palhinha.

Palhinha has made a huge difference in the middle of the park, adding much-needed nous, physicality and tenacity. Such has been his impact that the Lilywhites are already looking forward to trigger the buy option in the Portuguese international’s contract. However, there is clearly a need to bring in another midfielder in a bid to potentially replace Yves Bissouma in 2026.

With Bissouma falling down the pecking order and already into the final 10 months of his contract, Tottenham would do everything possible to cash him in during the January transfer window after failing to get rid of him in the summer. Moreover, Thomas Frank has already prioritised the signing of a midfielder when the transfer window reopens.

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