Many clubs will sell players at the turn of the year but Tottenham Hotspur may be wise to keep hold of everyone.
While the January transfer window is still two months away, Premier League clubs will already be turning their attention not only to potential new recruits but to those players deemed surplus to requirements. But when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur, would they be wise to keep their entire squad together for the rest of the campaign.
Arguments could be made for Tottenham to sell Moussa Sissoko and Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, while Paulo Gazzaniga’s recent performance has proved Michel Vorm is not the only backup stopper with a point to prove in North London.
However this season is potentially huge for Tottenham, and there is no need to cash in on anyone, with squad depth likely to be vital in the months ahead.
While Manchester City are threatening to run away with the Premier League, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will understand the importance of clinging on with blips expected along the way.
Then there is the Champions League, with Tottenham throwing their hat firmly into the ring with their recent performances against Real Madrid, taking four points from their double-header and proving they can cut it with the best in Europe.
Sissoko has turned a corner this season, proving many of his doubters wrong, and even though plenty remain the Frenchman is a very useful option to have and should not be discarded midway through such a vital campaign.
Even N’Koudou, arguably the most likely to be sold, should remain with the FA Cup on the horizon and the potential for injuries and suspensions at the business end of proceedings.
Tottenham are one of the few Premier League clubs that has barely any dead weight and keeping everyone at the club, while potentially bringing in a player or two in January, could be what turns them from also-rans into champions either domestically or, whisper it, of Europe.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
