{"id":41183,"date":"2026-02-04T02:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/tottenham-hope-to-bring-back-playmaker-they-were-unable-to-sign-in-the-winter-transfer-window\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T02:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:27:09","slug":"tottenham-hope-to-bring-back-playmaker-they-were-unable-to-sign-in-the-winter-transfer-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/tottenham-hope-to-bring-back-playmaker-they-were-unable-to-sign-in-the-winter-transfer-window\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham hope to bring back playmaker they were unable to sign in the winter transfer window"},"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 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--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham failed to sign the Monaco playmaker during January, but could renew their interest in Magnes Akuriosh by the time the summer transfer window opens.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to TEAMtalk, Spurs explored a potential deal earlier this year, but the window ultimately closed and the 23-year-old will remain at AS Monaco.<\/p>\n<p>Akurios has had another excellent season in Ligue 1, continuing to build a reputation as one of the most technically gifted attacking midfielders in the division.<\/p>\n<p>Comfortable operating between the lines, drifting wide and delivering the ball into midfield, he fits the profile Tottenham are targeting as they rebuild their creative options.<\/p>\n<p>He has made 28 appearances for the French club this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Tottenham_lost_interest_in_Akurioche\"><\/span>Why Tottenham lost interest in Akurioche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham&#8217;s failure to sign Akurioche in January did not necessarily reflect a lack of interest, but rather was a result of priorities elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The north London club have opted to strengthen various areas of their squad, bringing in Conor Gallagher to add energy and leadership to their midfield, while retaining Brazilian left-back Souza to strengthen their defensive depth.<\/p>\n<p>Akurios was already being discussed internally as a replacement for Xavi Simons last summer, stressing that Tottenham&#8217;s admiration for the Monaco man is nothing new.<\/p>\n<p>Although that move never materialized, sources suggest the player remains on the club&#8217;s radar, especially as Spurs continue to evaluate long-term attacking midfield solutions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Spurs_try_to_move_him_in_the_summer\"><\/span>Should Spurs try to move him in the summer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnes Akurioch is representing France at the Olympics. (Photo by Claudio Villa\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite these considerations, Akuriosh&#8217;s age, versatility and technical limitations make him an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p>With injuries expected to ease and the squad&#8217;s priorities clearer, Spurs will have to decide whether to reignite their pursuit of the Monaco star.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old playmaker may not be Tottenham&#8217;s priority in the summer, with the likes of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski expected to be back to full fitness by then.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Key Tottenham updates: trusted sources confirm star player will leave Spurs this summer <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham failed to sign the Monaco playmaker during January, but could renew their interest in Magnes Akuriosh by the time the summer transfer window opens.According to TEAMtalk, Spurs explored a potential deal earlier this year, but the window ultimately closed and the 23-year-old will remain at AS Monaco. 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