Radu Dragusin added to Tottenham's injury problems at Forest on Boxing Day as he limped off with an ankle injury, with the club now expected to step up their efforts to make a January centre-back sign

The January transfer window will give Spurs the opportunity to take stock and strengthen their depleted squad… if they so choose

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham are more likely to sign players in January that add squad depth rather than those who will push for a place in their starting lineup. The Spurs manager also went on to explain why he believes the new format of the expanded Champions League has made the January transfer window a harder market to navigate.

Evan Ferguson has been linked with a loan move away from Brighton, having failed to tie down a regular place in Fabian Hurzeler's first team this season and the teenager could be a brilliant stop-gap signing for Spurs.