Tottenham Hotspur have no plans to make a mid-season move for Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, according to a report.
The Lilywhites have been rocked by the news that star attacker Dominic Solanke is set to miss the next six weeks with a knee injury, another crushing selection blow for the under-pressure Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has been dealing with a double-figure absentee list for a large chunk of the winter period, which has undoubtedly contributed to the club's pitiful 15th-placed ranking in the Premier League table.
However, even though Postecoglou's team are down to the bare bones, they are yet to make an outfield addition to their ranks this month, only bringing in Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky so far.
With under two weeks left to go until transfer deadline day, the Lilywhites faithful are growing ever more restless for new faces, particularly in attack given that Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson and the misfiring Timo Werner are also in the treatment room.
Tottenham 'have no plans' to move for Brobbey
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Fabrizio Romano - via the Daily Mail - claimed that Spurs had sounded out an emergency move for Ajax attacker Brobbey, whom they were prepared to rival West Ham United for.
However, the latest update from Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge suggests that the 22-year-old will not be touching down in North London, with the journalist saying: "Spurs want a forward and that is the prime target.
"There's been talk about Spurs entering the race for Ajax forward Brian Brobbey, but my understanding is that's not the case. They are in for a forward but I understand Brobbey is not that forward."
Brobbey has contributed 52 goals and 26 assists in 148 appearances for Ajax in all competitions, but the 2002-born attacker has often been found wanting in front of goal during the current season.
Indeed, Brobbey has found the back of the net just three times from 29 matches, including a solitary goal from 17 Eredivisie appearances, although he has provided seven assists across all tournaments.
Postecoglou: 'Tottenham playing with fire if no signings are made'
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While Kinsky has made a positive impact in between the posts since arriving from Slavia Prague, Postecoglou admitted in Friday's press conference that Spurs would be "playing with fire" if no new outfielders go through the doors at Hotspur Way between now and the end of the window.
"We're sort of playing with fire by not bringing anyone in, but the flip side of that is the club is trying to change that situation," the former Celtic head coach admitted.
"This playing group needs help, there's no doubt about that. I have daily communication with Johan [Lange] in particular and he's trying everything he possibly can to get the help we need.
"My discussions with Johan and the club have been about trying to get some help for the players and I'll let them do their jobs. I've still got to manage this team and get them ready."
With Solanke out and Spurs no closer to bolstering their attack, Richarlison is expected to make his first Premier League start of the season up front when the Lilywhites host Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.
Ben Knapton
