With the January transfer window now barely two months away, let’s take a look at some of the biggest Tottenham transfer stories from recent weeks, including the latest on Harry Kane, Alex Scott and Spurs’ search for a new striker.Tottenham draw up five-man striker shortlist for JanuaryThe striker position is becoming a bit of a headache for Tottenham. Summer signing Omar Marmoush is not an out-and-out physical number nine, while Richarlison has been left out of the club’s registered Premier League squad. That leaves Dominic Solanke as the only recognised option in the position, and the England international has struggled for form lately.Spurs have therefore started drawing up a shortlist of potential targets ahead of January, with five names now on their radar. Benfica’s Vangelis Pavlidis is one of the leading options after scoring 14 goals in 13 appearances so far this season, with Tottenham’s scouts having been impressed by the Greek international.Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez has also climbed rapidly up Spurs’ wishlist. His impressive start to the campaign, which has brought seven goals in 11 appearances, saw him break into the Spanish national side during last month’s international break.Another name under consideration is Freiburg’s 194cm striker Igor Matanovic. The forward has already recorded 10 goal contributions in 13 appearances this season.Real Madrid youngster Endrick remains on Tottenham’s radar, although head coach Jose Mourinho has recently ruled out a January loan move for the striker.Finally, Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta is viewed as a more readily available Premier League alternative. The forward is keen to secure a long-awaited exit from Selhurst Park, but Tottenham could face competition from Manchester United.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramTottenham set firm stance on Dominic Solanke and Destiny UdogieTottenham’s interest in five potential strikers would perhaps be less pressing if Solanke had delivered consistently since arriving in north London. Unfortunately, the Englishman has managed only eight goals since the beginning of the 2025/26 season and has been available for just 30 matches.It is understandable that some supporters want Spurs to consider moving him on and exploring other options in the market. However, De Zerbi has always rated Solanke highly and believes the ‘complete’ striker is the right man to lead Tottenham’s attack.As a result, reports suggest that Spurs are not actively looking to sell the 28-year-old in the upcoming transfer window. The club’s decision-makers continue to have faith in the England international and hope that he will eventually prove he was worth the £65m Tottenham paid Bournemouth for his services two and a half years ago.A similar debate surrounds Destiny Udogie, whose time in north London has been repeatedly interrupted by injuries. The left-back has not managed more than 36 appearances in a single season during his three years at Tottenham, and that concern has carried onto this campaign as well. He has made only two Premier League starts so far.Reports over recent weeks have suggested Spurs could be open to cashing in on Udogie in January if a suitable offer arrives, with Juventus and Roma among the clubs to have shown interest.However, journalist Pete O’Rourke has revealed that Tottenham are planning with the Italian for the long term, and the club are not currently entertaining the prospect of a sale.The left-back is under contract until 2030, meaning it would take a ‘big, big offer’ for Spurs to even consider letting him go. O’Rourke has also indicated that Udogie is happy at Tottenham and has no plans to leave De Zerbi’s side.Bayern Munich want to remove Tottenham’s right-to-match clause for Harry KaneTottenham kept themselves informed of Harry Kane’s situation in the summer, given his current Bayern Munich contract is due to expire next summer.The North London club hold a right-to-match clause, which would give them the opportunity to match any future bid accepted by Bayern for their former striker. However, there has been growing speculation that the German champions are closing in on a new 3-year deal for Kane.The latest reports suggest Bayern are working to remove Tottenham’s matching rights as part of those negotiations, which would represent a blow to any hopes of bringing the club’s record goalscorer back to north London.Tottenham supporters recently celebrated Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph on Monday. The Spurs academy graduate thanked Spurs during his winning speech, acknowledging the club’s role in helping him reach the top of the game.Kane was subsequently asked whether he wanted to return to the Premier League and break Alan Shearer’s goalscoring record. For now, however, the 33-year-old made it clear that his focus remains firmly on Munich.“Not at the moment, not right now. I’m loving life in Munich.“Bayern are such a great club. We have an amazing team, a great coach. So yeah, right now that’s where my focus is, and I’m extremely happy, and to be winning awards like this just shows why I made the move in the first place.“There’s always ambition, there’s always dreams for new achievements, new things. I still have a lot to achieve in this game – the Champions League, from club level, and to win a major trophy with England, it’s my number one priority for sure.”Tottenham face Alex Scott transfer blow as Chelsea emerge as favouritesTottenham have maintained an interest in boyhood Spurs fan Alex Scott for some time, but no move materialised as Bournemouth stood firm over their highly rated midfielder.However, there had been suggestions that Bournemouth’s position could change in January, given Scott is refusing to sign a contract extension. That would leave him with just 18 months remaining on his current deal when the winter window opens.However, Tottenham may need to look elsewhere if the latest claims from journalist Ben Jacobs are anything to go by.Jacobs has reported that Chelsea are increasingly confident of signing Scott in January. The midfielder is currently their ‘top target’ following Enzo Fernandez’s deadline-day move to Manchester City over the summer.Bournemouth want more than £100m for the highly sought-after midfielder, but Xabi Alonso’s side have already reopened talks after making multiple bids during the summer window.What should Tottenham prioritise in January?Tottenham’s reported interest in several strikers suggests that strengthening the attack could be a priority in January, but much may depend on how Dominic Solanke performs over the coming weeks. De Zerbi has publicly backed the England international, so it remains to be seen whether Spurs want a direct replacement or simply another option to compete with him.The situations involving Kane and Scott also highlight the difficulty Tottenham could face in securing their preferred targets. A return for Kane appears unlikely in the immediate future, while Chelsea’s reported interest in Scott could complicate any move for the Bournemouth midfielder. Spurs may have several names on their radar, but identifying targets and actually bringing them to north London are two very different things.READ MORE: ‘Less magic’ – Hugo Lloris pens touching 330-word tribute to Tottenham teammate Harry Kane – Spurs WebThe post Tottenham transfer round-up: Harry Kane clause update, Alex Scott blow and five striker targets appeared first on Spurs Web.