{"id":39346,"date":"2026-01-27T02:20:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/tottenham-consider-20m-alternative-after-failing-to-sign-liverpools-robertson\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T02:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:20:49","slug":"tottenham-consider-20m-alternative-after-failing-to-sign-liverpools-robertson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/tottenham-consider-20m-alternative-after-failing-to-sign-liverpools-robertson\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham consider \u00a320m alternative after failing to sign Liverpool&#8217;s Robertson"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/tottenham-consider-20m-alternative-after-failing-to-sign-liverpools-robertson\/#Hugo_Bueno_has_impressed_for_Tottenham_this_season\" >Hugo Bueno has impressed for Tottenham this season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/27\/tottenham-consider-20m-alternative-after-failing-to-sign-liverpools-robertson\/#Thomas_Frank_eyeing_new_left-back_signing\" >Thomas Frank eyeing new left-back signing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham are considering a \u00a320m move for Wolves left-back Hugo Bueno after their attempt to bring Andy Robertson to north London from Liverpool failed, according to TEAMtalk. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spurs were keen to sign the Scotland international, believing his experience and leadership would immediately elevate them through the team&#8217;s defensive ranks.<\/p>\n<p>However, Liverpool firmly rejected their advances, leaving Tottenham to quickly pivot to alternative options before the end of the season in January.<\/p>\n<p>Their attention has now shifted to Bueno, one of the few bright spots in a struggling Wolves team currently at the bottom of the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hugo_Bueno_has_impressed_for_Tottenham_this_season\"><\/span>Hugo Bueno has impressed for Tottenham this season<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the club&#8217;s precarious position in the league, Bueno has been a consistent performer, showing pace, defensive awareness and a desire to advance into attacking areas.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs&#8217; search for a new left-back has become even more urgent due to injuries and a lack of depth in the position.<\/p>\n<p>Destiny Oudogie remains a key part of the club&#8217;s long-term plans, but repeated fitness issues and the need for rotational support have forced Tottenham into the market.<\/p>\n<p>The recent injury sustained by Ben Davies has made things even worse for Thomas Frank and his team.<\/p>\n<p>Robertson was thought to be the ideal short-term solution, an elite defender with a proven track record in the Premier League who could mentor young players, but his rejection by Liverpool meant Spurs had to pursue a replacement with much longer-term potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thomas_Frank_eyeing_new_left-back_signing\"><\/span>Thomas Frank eyeing new left-back signing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1536x1023.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/manchester-city-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league.jpg.webp 1975w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wolves&#8217; Hugo Bueno in action (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite Wolves&#8217; struggles, Bueno&#8217;s performances this season have been strong enough to attract interest not only from Tottenham but also from other top teams in the early stages of the season.<\/p>\n<p>However, Wolves are expected to bite unless an offer arrives that significantly strengthens their hand, especially if they are to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s decision now rests on whether they believe their \u00a320m investment in Bueno will address both their immediate and future needs at left-back.<\/p>\n<p>With Frank pushing for reinforcements to fit into his high-tempo front-foot system, Spurs see Bueno as a player who can adapt quickly, provide depth and potentially challenge for a starting role in the long term.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Chelsea and Tottenham line up for cheap transfer coup, star players keen to move to PL<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are considering a \u00a320m move for Wolves left-back Hugo Bueno after their attempt to bring Andy Robertson to north London from Liverpool failed, according to TEAMtalk. 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