Dean Jones, in his latest GiveMeSport column, disclosed Barcelona’s attempt to steer Raphinha towards Tottenham, a move that Spurs ultimately resisted.

Despite Tottenham’s earlier interest in Raphinha, it seems Timo Werner will join the squad as their attacking reinforcement this month, with his versatility to cover both the number 9 and left-wing positions, according to updates from Fabrizio Romano. Jones further mentioned Tottenham’s exploration of various targets, including Raphinha, and noted that Juventus awaits feedback from the North London club regarding their potential interest in Iling-Junior.

Jones indicated that Jota is on Tottenham’s radar, yet he downplayed the likelihood of securing Raphinha, highlighting Barcelona’s attempt to sway the Brazilian to Spurs, a maneuver that wasn’t successful.

Moreover, Jones hinted at the possible interest in Malen, suggesting the Dutch forward could depart Borussia Dortmund, particularly if the Bundesliga side secures Jadon Sancho.