Tottenham look to have failed to complete second January signing after manager update

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Tottenham Hotspur look set to miss out on a hoped-for second January signing, after a revealing update from the player’s current manager suggested he will stay put this month. The club had been working on multiple deals to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad mid-season, following a difficult first half of the campaign and mounting concerns over depth in key positions.

Spurs have already made one notable addition in the window, moving early to secure a fresh face to bolster the squad and signal ambition for the remainder of the season. That first deal was expected to be followed quickly by another incoming, with talks progressing in the background as the club sought to address weaknesses exposed by injuries and inconsistent form.

However, the tone shifted after the manager of their second target publicly confirmed he expects the player to remain with his current club beyond the deadline. That update is understood to have effectively ended Tottenham’s chances of completing the move in this window, despite previous confidence that an agreement could be reached.

Internally, this represents a setback for Spurs’ recruitment plans, as the second target was viewed as an important piece to improve balance and competition in the squad. The failed pursuit leaves Frank still searching for solutions in the market, with the club under pressure to identify alternative options before the window closes.

The development also underlines the difficulty Tottenham are facing in negotiations this January, with selling clubs increasingly reluctant to lose key players mid-season. While the first signing offers some encouragement, the collapse of the second deal highlights the fine margins of the window and may force Spurs to reassess both their targets and strategy as they look to salvage further business in the remaining days.