Tottenham’s transfer deadline day: Who they need, want and could get

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Late: Tottenham have once again left it late to conclude their transfer business
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Standard Sport31 August 2017

As the clock ticks down towards Thursday's transfer deadline, Tottenham once again look to be the most active.

Mauricio Pochettino has previously outlined his desire for three more signings after sealing deals for Davinson Sanchez and Paulo Gazzaniga.

Since then, Juan Foyth has come through the door before Serge Aurier joined him on Deadline Day. Any more for any more?

A late bid for Fernando Llorente has been launched, while Ross Barkley remains of interest with only a few hours of the window remaining...

Ross Barkley's career in numbers

Who do Tottenham need before the window shuts?

Mauricio Pochettino has beefed up his defensive options and is now focusing on attack.

With ongoing concerns over the effectiveness of Moussa Sissoko and Georges-Kevin N'Koudou, and Erik Lamela approaching a year out with hip injuries, Pochettino wants to boost his midfield ranks.

Vincent Janssen's role has been reduced to just a solitary injury-time cameo so far this season as Pochettino's trust appears to have not grown over the summer.

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Who does Pochettino want?

Ross Barkley has been of interest since December and contact has been made with Everton. Chelsea have already offered £25million for the England midfielder.

​Tottenham had been weighing up whether to move in this window for Barkley, who is out injured for at least two months due to a damaged hamstring, but he is admired by Mauricio Pochettino.

Fernando Llorente has emerged as a surprise target and the deal continues to gather pace throughout Deadline Day. Chelsea have been slow to act on interest all summer and now Spurs are in pole position to land the striker with Vincent Janssen likely to leave.

Finally, a loan move for Barcelona's out-of-favour midfielder Andre Gomes is also being monitored. The Portugual international has failed to impressed at Camp Nou and earns around £80,000-a-week. West Ham are also keen.

Who Tottenham could sign?

Player Odds
Fernando Llorente 1/9
Ross Barkley 13/5
Riyad Mahrez 10/1
Spurs with most DD signings?  5/1

Odds provided by Betfair, correct as of 2.40pm.