Sources: Tottenham prefer 'fantastic' £30m centre-back over Milan Skriniar as two attackers put forward to Spurs

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TBR Football can exclusively confirm what Tottenham Hotspur have planned for the remainder of the January transfer window.

Spurs have already made one signing this month, with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky arriving from Slavia Prague.

With Tottenham struggling for form amid a spate of injuries, there is a need for Ange Postecoglou to strengthen his squad.

Now, TBR Football can reveal what players Spurs are now looking at, with just over two weeks left before the transfer window shuts.

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Tottenham eyeing Milan Skriniar and David Hancko as Ansu Fati and Noah Okafor put forward to Spurs

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Tottenham are still working on a number of deals for January with a new defender still the priority.

Spurs have limited funds to do a permanent deal this month and would like to do loan moves, potentially with options.

Spurs came close to landing Randal Kolo Muani, but that was not seen as filling a major whole in the squad but a move for a player they were huge fans of.

That being said, Tottenham are still looking at loan options for a forward.

We understand a couple of names that have been put to Spurs in recent days include Barcelona winger Ansu Fati and AC Milan forward Noah Okafor.

In terms of defenders – Tottenham would ideally like a left-sider, and we can confirm their interest on Slovakian duo Milan Skiniar and David Hancko is strong.

Skriniar is available on-loan from Paris Saint-Germain, but carries substantial wages but he is open to the idea of a move to England.

Galatasaray are also pushing hard for the 29-year-old and are holding talks with him.

Juventus also have an interest in Skriniar, but as it stands they are preferring Hancko – the Feyenoord defender, and international colleague of Skriniar.

Hancko is of interest to Spurs and they would be open to a deal, with Feyenoord looking at close to £30million.

However, Juventus have an advantage as they can offer Facundo Gonzalez – who is currently on-loan at De Kuip.

David Hancko factfile

David Hancko is a 27-year-old central defender who plays for Feyenoord and represents Slovakia at international level.

He has made 119 appearances for Feyenoord, along with 102 outings for Sparta Prague, 40 for MSK Zilina, and five for Fiorentina. He has also won 48 caps for Slovakia.

Hancko’s main strengths are his progressing passing and carrying, which is crucial to advancing his team up the field and creating dangerous opportunities.

He’s also a superb crosser of the ball and, along with these traits, he’s also a superb defender.

Hancko produced an impressive performance when he was tasked with marking Erling Haaland when the pair met in the Champions League back in November.

Although Haaland managed to score twice, however, it wasn't enough as Feyenoord snatched a point at the Etihad.

StatTotal
Minutes90
Goals1
Clearances5
Blocked shots1
Interceptions2
Dribbled past0
David Hancko stats v Manchester City

The Tottenham target even managed to get an 89th-minute equaliser as he headed home from close range.

Dennis te Kloese, Feyenoord's technical director, has described Hancko as a “fantastic player”.

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