Manager Thomas Frank has spoken about Tottenham’s plans ahead of the January transfer window. The club is expected to remain active next month following reports that a contract has been agreed.
Thomas Frank expects Brennan Johnson to play for Tottenham against Brentford on New Year’s Day despite a £35m transfer fee being agreed for the Wales star.
Johnson has attracted interest from Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, with just days left until the transfer window opens. According to multiple reports, the Eagles have made an acceptable offer to the Lilywhites, with Johnson being touted as a possible replacement for Antoine Semenyo.
However, the 24-year-old, who was Spurs’ top scorer last season, has yet to give the green light to move. Johnson has played in 21 games under Frank this season, scoring four goals.
The former Nottingham Forest ace has been in and out of the team under the Danish manager. Nevertheless, Frank declared that he expects Johnson to play against the Bees later this week.
“Again, I think this is the third time I’ve been asked this question,” Frank said at a news conference Tuesday. “There are rumors out there, but generally I don’t comment on that, whether it’s signing or selling players or acquiring or releasing staff. I don’t want to comment either way.”
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Asked whether he would be in Spurs’ squad for the game against Brentford, Frank was adamant. “He was instrumental in a very good and important win against Crystal Palace,” he said.
“He trained very well today and I hope he is fully available and can play against Brentford.”
“Brennan is a very important player for us,” Frank added. “Sometimes things change when another player comes in. Unfortunately, Kudus came in in his place and played on the right and did well. So it became a bit difficult to get enough starting minutes. He also started the season very well on the left.”
“I think Brennan has a lot of traits. He runs very well at the back and he’s very good at scoring. That’s a good quality. So some of those key things are great. He also works hard for the team, but you need more than 11 players. That’s what it is. I think Brennan is a top professional, he’s a top professional and he practiced well today. He’s ready for two days.”
Spurs manager Frank also revealed that the Spurs will actively participate in the transfer market. The head coach said he wanted to see the team improve before allowing him to be sent off.
“We are and will be in the market. We are definitely interested in strengthening the team if possible,” he said.
“We’re going to do that. I’ve said it several times before, but I think it’s very important. Of course there are different types of players you can add to the team, but the important thing is that the players you add have to be players that you really think can improve the team. And, as always, if you want to have a sharp team, you can also let them go.”
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