Fan group highlights 'defining window' at Tottenham

A Tottenham supporter group says the club "has to be bold" this transfer window as they also ask for more "clarity" on long-term footballing strategy.

Change for Tottenham (CFT), who staged a number of protests last season against then chairman Daniel Levy and the club's board, have issued a statement with January transfer window now open.

Having questioned the club's strategy for buying and selling players previously, the supporters' group called for "proper investment" in strengthening Thomas Frank's squad this month.

"This is a defining window for the club," they said. "After finishing just above the bottom three in the league last year, it was clear that the squad needed serious investment.

"The Lewis Family Trust, Vinai Venkatesham, Johan Lange and Fabio Paratici have told supporters that they were ready to be ambitious and prioritise trophies after Daniel Levy stood down. During the past, we have too often failed to capitalise on the summer or January transfer window, so a change in strategy was welcomed by the fanbase."

In the summer, Spurs brought in eight players for a total spend of more than £170m as well as bringing in new head coach Frank.

However, one of those new signings - Mohammed Kudus - is now injured, while Spurs have been hampered by long-term absences of other key attacking players such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.

"The club has to be bold this window and we are yet to see that," the group added.

"Fans also desperately need to hear more about the long-term footballing strategy.

"We will be planning action if the club fails to deliver again."

Spurs are currently 13th in the Premier League and face Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday night.