Tottenham Hotspur’s lack of attacking output this season has cost the club dearly in several matches. The forwards have struggled to deliver, and Thomas Frank has found it difficult to get the best out of his attackers on a consistent basis. Under Ange Postecoglou, the Lilywhites played free-flowing and attacking football, regularly creating numerous chances for the front line.

The same cannot be said for Thomas Frank, who has adopted a more pragmatic approach week after week. There is a case to be made for the strikers, who often lack sufficient service in the final third. This is largely because Frank prefers to field three ball-winning midfielders instead of deploying a creative playmaker who can link up with the number nine.

Tottenham want to land Porto striker Samu Aghehowa in the winter.

In addition, Spurs tend to sit back and are not particularly quick in transition, making it difficult for the centre-forward to impose himself in attacking areas. The game against Chelsea clearly demonstrated this issue, as Randal Kolo Muani struggled to make an impact due to the cautious tactical setup employed by the Lilywhites.

It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are planning to bring in attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window...