Tottenham Hotspur report: Top target 'made available' - and he's proven under Ange Postecogou

By Mark White
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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add much-needed depth to the side, with a star who's done the business for Ange Postecoglou in the past

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates following their sides victory after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16, 2023 in London, England.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been given a boost in their January transfer business, with their top target said to be easily attainable.

The Lilywhites were flying at the top of the table but have lost the last three Premier League fixtures, with Manchester City looming large on the horizon next. With the likes of Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Cristian Romero, Richarlison and Pape Sarr all ruled out in recent weeks for one reason or another, Tottenham's squad has been stretched more than most. 

Reinforcements are a necessity this winter: luckily, one player proven under Ange Postecoglou has been given the green light to come to north London. 

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison receives treatment after suffering an injury against Chelsea in November 2023.

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has been a big miss (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to the Times, Spurs' top target is former Celtic man Jota, who thrived under Postecoglou in Glasgow.

The Portuguese attacker has also since left the Bhoys, moving to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League – but is unregistered for the side, which also boasts the likes of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante. Nuno Espirito Santo, another former Tottenham boss, has left his post at the club this season. 

Jota has been made available for loan, giving Tottenham the opportunity to bring him in this winter without a transfer fee, bolstering their attack.

Celtic Manager Ange Postecoglou and Jota hug at full time during a UEFA Champions League match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Celtic at the Stadion Wojska Polskiego, on September 14, 2022, in Warsaw, Poland.

Ange Postecoglou and Jota have previous (Image credit: Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Spurs have the likes of Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon and Ivan Perisic missing from attack. In defeat to Aston Villa, outcast Bryan Gil was awarded a first start of the season.

Jota is valued at €11 million by Transfermarkt. 

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.