Tottenham are "short in a couple of areas" and "need to reinforce" during the January transfer window, says Ange Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham are more likely to sign players in January that add squad depth rather than those who will push for a place in their starting lineup. The Spurs manager also went on to explain why he believes the new format of the expanded Champions League has made the January transfer window a harder market to navigate.

Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.Tottenham have lost three of their last five Premier League matches and lie 11th in the table heading into Christmas.

Ange Postecoglou has admitted that Tottenham Hotspur “need to reinforce” their squad in the January transfer window. Spurs have been hit by an injury crisis with seven players unavailable including first-choice centre-backs Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero as well as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Tottenham will look to sign players when the January transfer window opens.Spurs have struggled for consistency this season and sit 11th in the Premier League

Ange Postecoglou has opened on January transfers for Tottenham, Ben Davies' injury and a rather unusual Premier League season ahead of the team's game against Nottingham Forest

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou said the club are planning to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window. Injuries and suspensions have led to hugely inconsistent performances that have seen Spurs slide to 11th place in the Premier League table over the past month.