Tottenham push to recruit left-sided attacker with Schade in frame

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their search for a left-sided attacker ahead of the January window and the summer of 2026, with the club monitoring Brentford winger Kevin Schade and several other wide options as Thomas Frank looks to sharpen a flank that has so far struggled for consistent productivity. The interest in new recruitment comes as Spurs manage a stretched squad through an encouraging start to the season, and as one recent signing, Randal Kolo Muani, moved closer to a return from injury by playing 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly on October 10.

Spurs sit third in the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Leeds United, maintaining an unbeaten start under Frank, who took charge this summer after seven years at Brentford. That start has masked a persistent problem on the left side of the attack. Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert have failed to establish themselves as regular starters in the role, while Xavi Simons has been used more effectively through the middle as a number 10. Club officials and contacts around player recruitment are now assessing a range of targets to provide a more immediate, high-level option on the left.