Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou said on Tuesday that his team is unlikely to sign more players during the January transfer window.
Fifth-placed Tottenham used striker Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig and signed defender Radu Dragocin from Genoa this month.
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“I think this is unlikely. I don’t see any deals coming,” Postecoglou said in a press conference before Tottenham’s Premier League match against Brentford on Wednesday.
But Tottenham will welcome the return of midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who started 16 league matches this season before leaving to participate with the Senegalese national team in the tournament. African Nations CupThey were eliminated in the round of 16.
“He has to come back tomorrow at some point. I’m disappointed for him. Senegal had a real ambition to win the tournament… He should be in good shape for Saturday’s match,” Postecoglou said.
The manager praised Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney, who scored 19 minutes into his return earlier this month following an eight-month ban for betting offences.
“Once he gets on this team, he gives them a different outlook,” he said. “a lot of [Brentford’s] The offensive threat revolves around him.”
Tottenham is three points behind Aston Villa, who is in fourth place, and is eliminated from the tournament FA cup After losing in the fifth round to Manchester City on Saturday.
“I think that night gave us a sense of where we are a little bit in terms of where we’re going. But in terms of where we’re going, I really think we’ve made progress… the results are slowly coming our way as well,” he said.
“If we continue to make progress…we have faith that we can close this gap at some point.”
Postecoglou also said that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season had come as a “shock to everyone”.
“It’s difficult these days to stay at one club for a long time… When you stay at one club and you need to rebuild one or two or maybe a third time, it can be exhausting. He did it, he’s an unbelievable player.” Director,” he said.
“I’m interested to know how long his vacation will last. I hope it lasts a while because it gives me hope… because I have these thoughts often.”
He added: “I have a feeling it takes us back, but I hope he gets the break I think he deserves.”
