Tottenham Hotspur are planning for the January transfer window, as Thomas Frank aims to improve the squad further for a strong second half of the campaign. They were eliminated from the Carabao Cup in midweek but still have three competitions to compete in.

Thomas Frank has persisted with the Rodrigo Bentancur-Joao Palhinha partnership in midfield, even though certain sections of the fanbase feel that it leaves the team short of creativity from deeper areas.

Joao Palhinha has been impressive since arriving on loan from Bayern Munich in the summer, becoming a mainstay in Thomas Frank’s first XI. The Portuguese’s presence has seemingly improved the game of Rodrigo Bentancur, who is starting to show consistency in a Spurs shirt. The Uruguayan had entered the final year of his contract, but his growing importance under Frank led to the club handing him an improved deal in September. Yet, over recent days, he has emerged as a target for one club.

Rodrigo Bentancur attracting interest from former club Boca Juniors

According to a report from El Intransigente, Boca Juniors have set their sights on bringing Bentancur back to the club. The Tottenham star is considered as a ‘dream’ signing for Boca Juniors, as president Juan Roman Riquelme...