Tottenham transfer news and gossip latest: Doherty and Maja in? Dembele and Eriksen out?
Tottenham did not make a single signing in the summer and yet they are only six points off the Premier League summit.
Mauricio Pochettino and Spurs fans will undoubtedly believe a few new recruits could genuinely propel them into title contention.
As we approach the tenth day of the window, talkSPORT.com has a look at some of the potential ins and outs for the north London club this month.
Ins: Matt Doherty
Spurs are reportedly weighing up a move for Wolves wing-back Matt Doherty.
The 26-year-old has been an ever-present for the West Midlands side this season, featuring in every league game of their impressive return to the Premier League.
He has also been brilliant offensively, scoring three goals and adding a further four assists for his side in their commendable campaign.
It is understood a new bumper deal is to be offered to Doherty in the coming weeks, so the Lilywhites hierarchy will have to act quickly if they want to sign the Irishman.
Joachim Andersen
Another reported target for Spurs is Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen.
According to The Sun, Tottenham chiefs have beaten Manchester United to the 6ft 2in Dane, and they see the 22-year-old as a long-term replacement to Toby Alderweireld.
Anderson was crowned Danish young Player of the Year in 2015 and has caught the eye of the English clubs with his shrewd performances in Serie A.
Sampdoria are reportedly prepared to part with their defender if a bid in the region of £35million is submitted.
Josh Maja
Another target for Spurs is Sunderland striker Josh Maja.
The Black Cats marksman has been on fine form this term – netting 15 goals as top-scorer for the northern side, who sit third in League One.
Maja, 20, turned down a new contract with the club last week a day after telling his team-mates he wanted to stay – and this has left Spurs chiefs considering whether to make a move this month.
The striker would be available at a cut-price deal after turning down the contract – an offer seven times his current wage.
Poch could move for the Englishman and let him learn be mentored by Harry Kane, or loan him out again to give him more experience.
Outs: Mousa Dembele
Mousa Dembele is set to leave Tottenham after agreeing an £11million deal with Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.
The Belgian has not featured for Spurs since injuring his ankle against Wolves in November, and he admitted he is struggling with the pace of the Premier League as he gets older.
Dembele has been a brilliant player for Tottenham since moving from Fulham in 2012 – he has 243 Premier League appearances to his name and has scored 12 goals in his time with the club.
Christian Eriksen
One player who Spurs fans will be desperate to keep hold of is Christian Eriksen, but in recent days it seems European champions Real Madrid want to lure the Dane to the Spanish capital.
On Tuesday, Los Blancos reportedly “made contact” with the Spurs playmaker over a potential £100million move.
Eriksen is stalling on a new deal with Spurs, despite the club being willing to offer him around £200,000 to £250,000 a week – as he is seemingly targeting silverware in his peak years.
It is understood Florentino Perez is looking to make a major summer signing, and Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is the more expensive option.