With Christian Eriksen set to leave the club, Moussa Sissoko out injured and Tanguy Nodombele yet to make a strong impact, Jose Mourinho probably feels the need to sign one more midfielder before the window slams shut on Friday.
According to reports from Tuttojuve.com, Spurs are keen to sign Juventus midfielder Emre Can this month.
The 26-year-old has dropped down the pecking order at Juventus and has made only two starts in Serie A this season. The German international has been targeted by Spurs who could offer €30 million (£25.3 million) for his signature.