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David Ornstein pours cold water on £120m Tottenham dream in January transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur may already be planning for the January window despite completing a major rebuild of their squad during the summer. Just over a month…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:30 PM
David Ornstein pours cold water on £120m Tottenham dream in January transfer window
Key Things to Know
  • David Ornstein dismissed expectations of a major January spending spree by Tottenham Hotspur.
  • The Lewis family recently provided a £120m capital injection to cover running costs and recruitment.
  • Tottenham spent nearly £400m on permanent transfers during the summer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

David Ornstein has downplayed expectations that Tottenham Hotspur will embark on another major spending spree during the January transfer window. Despite a recent £120m capital injection from the Lewis family, Ornstein reported that the funds are allocated across various operational areas rather than exclusively for permanent transfers.

Tottenham spent nearly £400m on signings during the summer, but manager Roberto De Zerbi's side has struggled for goals and faced questions regarding squad depth. Ornstein noted that while Spurs remain open to market opportunities if suitable targets arise, finding quality strikers during the winter window remains extremely difficult.

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