Radu Dragusin awaits Tottenham's approval for a Serie A return after Spurs rebuffed Roma's loan bid; punters should expect limited Spurs minutes for Dragusin—avoid backing him to start. Mathys Tel’s recent starts and a goal make him a stronger short-term anytime-scorer pick as Tottenham cope with injuries. Richarlison’s public denial of transfer talk suggests he remains in the squad, reducing odds of big January attacking exits.
Dragusin waits on Tottenham as Roma interest resurfaces
Radu Dragusin is pressing for a move back to Serie A but remains dependent on Tottenham’s decision after the club rejected Roma’s proposal to sign him on loan. The centre-back, who recently returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, has seen only five minutes of first-team football since late December and was an unused substitute in Tottenham’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa.
The Romanian defender finds himself down the pecking order behind Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso, making regular opportunities scarce. Tottenham’s reluctance to sanction a loan complicates Dragusin’s options, though interest from clubs in Italy persists.
Agent insists Italy is the preferred destination
His agent, Florin Manea, has confirmed they are waiting on Tottenham’s approval and highlighted the player’s affinity for Italian football, describing Dragusin as a competitor who thrived in Serie A. The situation remains unresolved while Spurs weigh the squad’s defensive depth.
Mathys Tel pushing for minutes amid attacking shortages
Mathys Tel is reportedly exploring a loan exit ahead of the World Cup but has seen increased involvement recently. After a limited role earlier in the season following his permanent move from Bayern Munich, Tel has started Tottenham’s last three matches across all competitions and scored in the 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth.
With Mohamed Kudus sidelined until April and Brennan Johnson having left the club, Spurs are short of attacking options, which helps explain the chances afforded to Tel.
Club stance on Tel and transfer market strategy
Manager Thomas Frank expects Tel to remain at Tottenham in January and has reiterated the club will be active in the transfer market to add depth across the squad. Tel’s recent form could influence Spurs to keep him as part of their immediate plans rather than sanction another temporary move.
Richarlison dismisses transfer rumours
Rumours linking Richarlison with a post-World Cup exit have been publicly dismissed by the forward on social media, where he rejected speculation about a move. That denial suggests he remains available for selection, at least for the short term, and could temper expectations of major attacking departures in the upcoming window.
What this means for Tottenham’s January planning
Tottenham face a balancing act: retaining enough defensive cover while managing players seeking moves for more game time. Injuries in attack increase the case for reinforcements, but recent player interactions and denials may limit outgoing business. Clubs tracking Dragusin and Tel will need to await clear decisions from Spurs before acting.
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