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Tottenham can’t ignore the benefits of signing the right James Maddison successor in January

James Maddison proved in one game against Coventry that he is still an important player to Tottenham Hotspur, especially with Xavi Simons out with a torn ACL te…

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Writer Joe Soriano argues Tottenham should sign a long-term successor for attacking midfielder James Maddison in January.
Maddison recently suffered a groin injury against Chelsea following a goal-scoring return in a 3-1 win against Coventry.
With Xavi Simons recovering from a torn ACL, the writer highlights Morgan Gibbs-White and Nico Paz as potential targets.

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Writer Joe Soriano argues that Tottenham Hotspur should pursue a long-term successor for attacking midfielder James Maddison in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite Maddison scoring in a 3-1 win over Coventry, persistent injury issues—including a groin problem suffered against Chelsea—highlight the club's need for a reliable succession plan as Maddison approaches 30.

While Xavi Simons remains sidelined with a torn ACL, the writer highlights Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Serie A talent Nico Paz as ideal targets to bolster Tottenham's creativity under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Tottenham can’t ignore the benefits of signing the right James Maddison successor in January

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