Euro trash again!

Tottenham Hotspur have made enquiries about signing Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich in the last day or so of the January 2026 transfer window.

Recent reports (primarily from reliable journalist Matteo Moretto) indicate that Spurs inquired about the 30-year-old German midfielder in recent hours, positioning themselves to compete with Atlético Madrid, who have shown strong interest. Bayern Munich are expected to make a decision soon on whether to let him leave now, as his contract expires in June 2026—meaning he could be available on a free transfer this summer if no deal happens in January.

Goretzka has fallen somewhat down the pecking order under Vincent Kompany at Bayern, with limited starts this season despite his experience (nearly 300 appearances for the club, multiple titles, and strong box-to-box qualities).

There’s mention of a potential £34-35m release clause in some reports, which could make a January move feasible if Bayern are open to cashing in rather than losing him for free.

Tottenham’s interest aligns with a need to bolster the midfield under Thomas Frank (who has been linked to Goretzka before), especially after recent signings like Conor Gallagher from Atlético earlier in the window.

However, some fan reactions on X (from Tottenham supporters) are sceptical—pointing out his age (turns 31 soon), the cost for potentially only 1-2 years of peak performance, and questioning if it addresses Spurs’ bigger issues (e.g., attack or overall squad balance).

As of right now (late January 29, 2026), no deal is confirmed, and the next few hours/days could be decisive for a mid-window move. If Bayern block it, he might stay until summer when bigger clubs could pursue him as a free agent.

This is classic late-window speculation—exciting on paper given Goretzka’s pedigree (power, pressing, goals from midfield), but with significant risks attached.