Tottenham’s injury concerns in a crucial part of the pitch could convince them to make a big statement of ambition in the upcoming transfer window.James Maddison is still not fit enough to start for Tottenham, while Dejan Kulusevski has been out of action since May of last year.Additionally, Xavi Simons has been out with an ACL problem since April, leaving Spurs extremely short in the number 10 role.Injured playerInjuryPotential ReturnWilson OdobertKneeNovember 2026Xavi SimonsKnee2027Mykhailo MudrykAnkleNovember 2026Dejan KulusevskiFitnessSoonPedro PorroHamstringOctober 2026We have seen Roberto De Zerbi come up with creative solutions by using the likes of Matues Fernandes and Mohammed Kudus in that role, but it has now emerged that Tottenham could enter the transfer market to fix that issue.Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP via Getty ImagesTottenham ready to submit huge offer for Atletico Madrid’s Alex BaenaAccording to La Razón, Tottenham are ready to enter the race for Alex Baena, who was one of the stars for Spain in their successful World Cup campaign.The attacking midfielder has carried his impressive summer form into the new season, and the Lilywhites are now contemplating a huge offer for him.It is suggested that Roberto De Zerbi’s men could put €80m (£69.6m) on the table for the 25-year-old, due to Xavi’s long-term injury. That is almost double the €42m (£36.5m) Atlético paid Villarreal to sign Baena in the summer of 2025.The report reveals that Manchester City, Newcastle United and Aston Villa had all previously explored moves for the Spain international.Álex BaenaSpain – World Cup (2026 – 2027)Appearances7Minutes Played487Average Rating7.09Goals1Assists1Passes216Key Passes10Pass Accuracy (%)81.00Duels Won18Successful Dribbles2Stats correct as of 14 October 2026.Atletico’s stance on Baena revealedThe 25-year-old struggled to make the expected impact in his first season at the Metropolitano Stadium, but he has made himself an important part of Atletico’s attack this season.As a result, it is revealed that Diego Simeone’s side have no intention of parting ways with Baena in January. It is revealed that the player is also happy in the Spanish capital and is not keen on an exit.It remains to be seen if the La Liga side’s mind will change if Spurs put the reported £70m bid on the table for the World Cup winner.READ MORE: Tottenham think Luca Williams-Barnett could be the next Cole Palmer after De Zerbi backingThe post Tottenham injury concerns could prompt £70m bid for a 2026 World Cup winner appeared first on Spurs Web.