Tottenham's Final Signing: A Twist on Deadline Day
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The transfer deadline day ending with a twist brought Tottenham Hotspur's third and final signing into their January window, but was it enough to strengthen the squad? It all boiled down to the reassuring words of the head coach, Ange Postecoglou, to seal the deal in bringing Mathys Tel into the team.
Postecoglou's Reassurance-A Turning Point for Mathys Tel's Move
It is, of course, somewhat ironic that the reassurance which sealed the deal needed to come from Postecoglou, as it was the 19-year-old French striker himself who was getting cold feet. It is even more striking that he is the one who has been left short throughout the month, as his injury-stricken squad muscles through a difficult season.
Tottenham's Busy January Transfer Window: A Look Back
Coming from an outsider, Tottenham's January transfer window, with its three signings, could be recognized as one of the busiest in the recent past-the precedent set by the 2008/09 window when Harry Redknapp had come and, supported by chairman Daniel Levy, brought in Jermain Defoe, Robbie Keane, Pascal Chimbonda, Wilson Palacios, and Carlo Cudicini.
The Big Question: Was Three Signings Enough for Tottenham?
But put into a broader perspective, Postecoglou could really have done with at least five new faces in the door during this grueling month, one which has taken its toll on the treatment room.
