Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou

‘As confident as can be!’ Postecoglou on new Spurs signings and need for reinforcements

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) via ONE FOOTBALL

Ange Postecoglou says the “tricky” nature of the January transfer window is making it difficult for all clubs to land players, as the Tottenham boss eyes more reinforcements.

Spurs are still without several first-team regulars and Wednesday’s defeat to Arsenal sees them down in 14th place, 13 points off the Champions League places.

The pressure is on Postecoglou to start delivering more consistent results with Spurs facing Everton on Sunday.

Spurs have so far signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky this month and Postecoglou says he is keen to bring in more bodies before the window shuts.

“The club is working hard as it can and that’s all you can ask for,” he said.

“January’s not an easy month but I do know a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to try to get some reinforcements in.

“I’m as confident as you can be [about new signings]. It is tricky as all clubs are finding. And I guess traditionally it ramps up in that final week so we’re approaching there for all clubs. 

“It’s even trickier in January because one you try to acquire a player, the club wants to replace that player. So there’s all sorts of logistics involved.

“It’s not frustration. It would be frustration and disappointment if the club weren’t working hard, but they are. 

“It’s an easy word to say but I know how hard the club have been working behind the scenes to get something done, but it’s not easy. 

“You need agreement from three different parties. Sometimes, when you’re in our situation, other clubs realise that and try to make the most of it. 

“That’s why I was delighted to get Toni [Kinsky] in fairly early. That’s helped us for sure, but it’s not for the want of trying so I accept that and I’m not disappointed or frustrated. I’m actually pleased at how hard the club is working.”

With Tottenham so far off the pace, the chances of them missing out on a European finish altogether are growing significantly, but Postecoglou is not allowing that thought to enter his mind.

“I just don’t look at things like that. Ultimately we’ve got to win games of football and that starts on Sunday,” he continued. 

“We’ve got to go to Everton, try and win and get three points and then focus on Europe after that. To at what’s beyond that right now, it serves no purpose for me or anyone else. 

“Where we end up is going to be where we end up, whether that’s realising our goals, ambitions or falling short, then time will tell.

“Again, so you’re asking me to talk about something that’s just not in my brain space. I mean, we’ll get to that point if we get to that point. 

“We may never get to that point and it’s irrelevant me talking about it or we may get to that point and then I’ll look at it, but right now nothing more important than than us making sure we put in a strong performance away at Everton.”

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