The need for a new midfielder at Tottenham is becoming increasingly urgent this season. There are clear gaps in the middle of the park that must be addressed quickly if the Lilywhites want to avoid slipping into a run of poor performances in the coming weeks. At present, João Palhinha is the only consistent presence in midfield, with Thomas Frank frequently rotating the players around him in search of the right balance.

The likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, and Lucas Bergvall have all been tested in the No.8 role this season, yet none have managed to cement their place in the starting eleven. This inconsistency has made it difficult for Frank to establish a settled midfield pairing week in and week out. Moreover, the current options at Spurs appear to lack the technical ability and tactical intelligence required to thrive in Frank’s demanding system.

Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher in January.

With Tottenham aiming to compete across all competitions, the Danish tactician needs backing in the upcoming January transfer window. Reinforcements in midfield are essential if the North London club hope to close the gap on their Premier League rivals and sustain their momentum through the second half of the...