Top 5 players Tottenham could sign in January

By Zaph Hutson | Oct 15, 2018

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 02: Cengiz Under of AS Roma scores the team's third goal during the Group G match of the UEFA Champions League between AS Roma and Viktoria Plzen at Stadio Olimpico on October 2, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) /

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Tottenham Hotspur was quiet all summer. Rumors swirled, but nothing happened. Now, they are feeling the sting of injuries and contract talks are coming up. All of this might lead to some big moves this January. Here’s who could be wearing Hotspur white.

Eric Bailly

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United in discussion with Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 2, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 02: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United in discussion with Eric Bailly of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Manchester United at Turf Moor on September 2, 2018 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

The Ivorian would be a fantastic addition to Tottenham. Bailly is a quick and strong defender but it is even more impressive that he can play as either a full-back or a center-back. If anything, Bailly would add some much needed depth the Spurs’ back line.

Tottenham actually have quite a good chance at signing Bailly come January. The defender is not happy at Manchester United and has had a falling-out with Mourinho. This is shown by the fact that he has played a total of 2 minutes in United’s last 6 games. The transfer cost would likely be at least £30m.