Tottenham are enjoying a strong run of form under Thomas Frank this season, having lost only two of their opening 13 games in all competitions. The Lilywhites are showing real promise as they look to compete on all fronts under the Danish tactician’s guidance. New summer signing Mohammed Kudus has slotted in seamlessly on the right flank, while Xavi Simons is still finding his rhythm in the No. 10 role.

However, there remains one glaring issue in the squad that continues to cause problems for Thomas Frank as he aims to maintain the team’s positive start to the campaign. The North London club lack a prolific left-winger capable of making the same kind of impact Heung-Min Son once had at N17. Spurs failed to replace the South Korean in the summer, and that decision is now proving costly for Frank this season.

Tottenham are keen on landing Brentford attacker Kevin Schade in January.

At present, Wilson Odobert has been given the nod to start on the left flank for the Lilywhites to offer a different dynamic in the final third. But the Frenchman is still learning his trade and is not yet at the level required to deliver consistent performances. His competition, Brennan...