Sky Sports Germany has moved to quash speculation that Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing a January move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. The denial comes as Spurs manager Thomas Frank admits the club will be active in the winter market, but only for the right quality of player.
Sky Sports Source Dismisses Goretzka Links
Amid early transfer rumours, Florian Plettenburg of Sky Sports Germany provided a clear update on the future of the experienced German international. "Understand despite other reports, Tottenham are not working on a transfer for Leon Goretzka in January," he stated. This information was corroborated by other reporters, with the claim being "clearly denied."
Plettenburg added that there are currently no signs Goretzka will leave the Bundesliga champions this winter, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2026. The midfielder remains highly valued by Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, who is said to greatly appreciate his performances.
Frank's Stance on January Business
Spurs boss Thomas Frank has openly discussed the club's approach to the upcoming transfer window, which opens on 1st January. Speaking to Sky Sports, Frank emphasised that any new arrival must significantly improve the team. "Of course the window will open and we will be in the market and see if there's anything we can do," he said.
"But it needs to be something where we think it can clearly improve the team, if not I'd rather want to wait. But we will be out there." This philosophy suggests that while Spurs are looking to strengthen, they will avoid signing players merely for the sake of adding numbers.
The Challenge Facing Tottenham's Squad
Tottenham's season has been inconsistent, leaving them in a mid-table position that Frank is unlikely to be satisfied with. The squad's depth has been tested by injuries and suspensions, highlighting a gap in quality compared to the teams in the top five or six places.
However, the Premier League table remains tightly packed. The fact there are just three points separating 11th place and the Champions League qualification spots demonstrates how quickly fortunes can change with a positive run of results.
Frank also needs more consistent contributions from existing big-name signings such as Mohamed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Randal Kolo Muani. While each has shown flashes of their potential, a lack of sustained performance has hindered Spurs' push for European football.
The failed pursuit of players like Goretzka and Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo—who was also linked before interest from Manchester City and Liverpool—illustrates the calibre of player Spurs believe they need to compete at the very top. Strengthening the starting eleven would allow current key players to provide more effective cover and rotation, addressing the squad's current vulnerabilities.
