Thomas Frank issues clear Tottenham transfer statement as £35m January deal agreed - The Mirror

Thomas Frank has spoken out about Tottenham's plans ahead of the January transfer window with the club looking to be active next month after reports of agreeing a deal

Thomas Frank expects Brennan Johnson to play for Tottenham against Brentford on New Year's Day, despite a £35million fee being agreed for the Wales star.

Johnson has been the subject of interest from Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, with the transfer window days away from opening. Multiple reports claim the Eagles have now made an offer agreeable to the Lilywhites, while Johnson has been touted as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo.

The 24-year-old, Spurs' top goalscorer last season, has yet to greenlight a move, however. Johnson has four goals in 21 appearances this term under Frank.

The ex-Nottingham Forest ace has been in and out of the team under the Danish coach. Regardless, Frank has declared he expects Johnson to face the Bees later this week, however.

"Again, this is the third time I think I've got this question," Frank said in his press conference on Tuesday. "There are rumours out there, in general I'll not comment on that, no matter if we want to sign or sell a player, or get a staff member in or out. I've no interest in commenting either way.

Pushed on whether he will be involved in Spurs' squad against Brentford, Frank was adamant. "He contributed to a very good and important win against Crystal Palace," he said.

"He trained very well today. I expect him fully to be available and able to play against Brentford."

"Brennan is a very important player for us," Frank added. "Sometimes things change if another player comes in. Unfortunately, Kudus came in for him and played on the right side and has done well. So it's been a little bit more tricky to get enough starts. He started the season also quite well from the left.

"I think Brennan has a lot of attributes. Very good running in behind, very good scoring goals. That's a good quality. So some of those key things is fantastic. Also working hard for the team, but you need more than just 11 players. That's the way it is. I think Brennan has been a top professional, is a top professional, trained well today. He's ready for two days' time.

Spurs boss Frank also revealed that Spurs will be active in the transfer market. The head coach noted that he wants to see his squad improve before allowing outgoings.

"We are, we will be in the market. We are definitely interested in, if we can, strengthening the squad," he said.

"We will do that, I've said it a few times before, that I think it's very important, of course, there are different types you can add to a squad. But the main bit is that the ones we add need to be the ones we really think can improve the team. And then, like normal, there can be outgoings if you want to try to make a sharp squad."

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