One of the biggest “almost” transfer stories that emerged from Tottenham Hotspur’s camp during this past summer’s transfer window was Nuno Espirito Santo’s public pursuit of Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Adama Traore. Wolves wanted to keep ahold of him and were asking a fee as large as £40m for Traore, which turned out to be too rich for Fabio Paratici’s blood. The deal never materialized before the close of the window.

Now that the January window is open, you’d think Antonio Conte would be looking at different options as he looks to bolster the right wing back position, but Traore’s name has been popping up again as a legitimate option this month. According to John Percy in the Telegraph (£), Spurs are taking another look at Traore and could end up getting him for significantly cheaper than the price quoted in the summer. 

Wolves’ underperformance in the league this season — they’re currently ninth — has manager Bruno Lage pondering whether to reinforce this month with as many as three players, something that could require raising funds via selling Traore.