Tottenham Approach Gnabry but Face Rejection Over Bayern Stay

Tottenham Hotspur have approached Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry about a potential transfer during the January window, but the 30-year-old German international has indicated his preference to remain with his current club and is negotiating a contract extension.

The north London side, managed by Thomas Frank, contacted Gnabry's representatives amid ongoing efforts to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer deadline on Monday. Tottenham sit in the lower half of the Premier League table after a challenging season, having scored just 33 goals in league play so far. The club recently sold winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for 35 million pounds, exacerbating an injury crisis that has sidelined key forwards including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies and Richarlison. Injuries and inconsistent form from loanees such as Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani, along with fitness concerns for Dominic Solanke, have left Frank with limited depth up front.

Gnabry, whose contract with Bayern expires at the end of the season, has six months remaining and could depart on a free transfer in the summer. However,...