Five attacking midfielders Tottenham could look to sign after James Maddison’s injury blow
After Tottenham Hotspur received the worst possible injury news on James Maddison, we take a look at five exciting attacking midfielders who can fill the Maddison-shaped hole in the Spurs squad.
It has been confirmed that James Maddison has suffered an ACL injury and is expected to miss the majority of Tottenham’s 2025-26 season.
The news comes as a major blow for Thomas Frank, and according to reports, signing an attacking midfielder has now become a priority for Tottenham after the development.
Given that Dejan Kulusevski is also currently sidelined, there is no doubt that the position has become an urgent one for Spurs to address. Here are five players that the Lilywhites can turn to:
Tottenham could look at Jack Grealish on loan
Reports indicate that Tottenham launched an enquiry for Jack Grealish immediately after Maddison’s injury, and it is not hard to understand why.
The three-time Premier League winner has been on the North London club’s radar for a while. In fact, it has been revealed that Spurs held extensive talks with Grealish’s representatives about a move in January.
A deal for the 29-year-old will be straightforward to complete, as he is not in Pep Guardiola’s plans, and it has been reported that Grealish is open to a move to Tottenham this summer.
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Five attacking midfielders Tottenham could look to sign after James Maddison’s injury blow
Bharad Thirumalai
Bharad Thirumalai
Thu 7 August 2025 14:37, UK
After Tottenham Hotspur received the worst possible injury news on James Maddison, we take a look at five exciting attacking midfielders who can fill the Maddison-shaped hole in the Spurs squad.
It has been confirmed that James Maddison has suffered an ACL injury and is expected to miss the majority of Tottenham’s 2025-26 season.
The news comes as a major blow for Thomas Frank, and according to reports, signing an attacking midfielder has now become a priority for Tottenham after the development.
Given that Dejan Kulusevski is also currently sidelined, there is no doubt that the position has become an urgent one for Spurs to address. Here are five players that the Lilywhites can turn to:
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Tottenham could look at Jack Grealish on loan
Reports indicate that Tottenham launched an enquiry for Jack Grealish immediately after Maddison’s injury, and it is not hard to understand why.
The three-time Premier League winner has been on the North London club’s radar for a while. In fact, it has been revealed that Spurs held extensive talks with Grealish’s representatives about a move in January.
A deal for the 29-year-old will be straightforward to complete, as he is not in Pep Guardiola’s plans, and it has been reported that Grealish is open to a move to Tottenham this summer.
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Additionally, some sources have also claimed that Man City are open to loaning out Grealish. A loan move would work perfectly for the Lilywhites, as it would entail very little risk and give Frank an experienced option until James Maddison recovers from his injury.
Bilal El Khannouss could be a low-budget option
According to reports, Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss is another player Tottenham are tracking following the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League.
However, the North Londoners are not expected to have a free run at the Moroccan international, who is also on the radars of Sunderland, Leeds United, West Ham United and Newcastle.
Not all Spurs fans are convinced El Khannouss would be a good signing for Tottenham, as his returns at Leicester were quite modest last season, with just three goals in 36 appearances.
However, the 21-year-old can shine when surrounded by better players at N17, and we know that Thomas Frank has a track record of getting the best of young attackers.
The Dane might thus fancy his chances of moulding the Leicester man into a finished product, as the youngster’s ability is unquestionable.
