Tottenham weigh Milan duo as January window approaches
Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori and midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek ahead of the January transfer window. The reported opportunity is exploratory: there is no suggestion that a deal has been agreed or that Spurs have made an offer.
Milan pair available for discussion
CaughtOffside, citing TEAMtalk, reports that Milan are open to offers for both players as they reshape their squad for the winter market. The report says they are entering the final months of their contracts at San Siro, with no renewal talks underway; that contract picture is part of the reported account, rather than independently established here.
Milan could consider either a permanent transfer or a loan, according to the report. Tomori, 28, has yet to appear for Milan this season and is described as a former Chelsea defender with considerable Premier League experience. A return to England could give him a chance to revive his career, while potentially adding depth to Tottenham’s defence.
Loftus-Cheek, 30, has also struggled to secure regular opportunities at Milan. The former Chelsea midfielder can play in central areas or further forward, giving him a different profile from Tomori. Tottenham’s history of recruiting former Chelsea players offers a familiar backdrop, though familiarity alone is not a recruitment plan.
Spurs face competition and questions
The fit is not equally clear for both. Tomori addresses the defensive-depth question raised by the report, while Loftus-Cheek’s versatility may appeal if Tottenham want another midfield option. Any addition still needs to make sense within the broader Tottenham recruitment strategy, rather than simply being available in January.
Newcastle United, Everton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Fulham have also reportedly been contacted about the pair. Coventry City is another club to watch: the report notes that manager Frank Lampard previously worked with both players at Chelsea, but that connection does not make Coventry their likely destination.
For Tottenham, the reported offer gives them names to assess, not a shortcut to a completed signing. Milan’s willingness to sanction a loan or permanent move, and Spurs’ own view of where reinforcements are needed, will shape what happens next. No fee, bid or player preference has been reported.
