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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out January action for Spurs"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-jose-mourinho-refuses-to-rule-out-january-action-for-spurs/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-01-28T12:35:58Z"
modified: "2021-01-28T12:36:28Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho refuses to rule out January action for Spurs

**Speaking in a press conference before his side take on Liverpool this evening in the Premier League (via [football.london](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)), Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out transfers incomings and outgoings this month despite him admitting they would be a ‘huge surprise’ – going on to drop the three-word hint ‘[anything can happen](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)‘.**

Indeed, the Lilywhites boss has been candid over Daniel Levy and his potential dealings this month, with Mourinho admitting he is ‘[convinced](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)‘ nothing will happen, but he also refuses to rule it out entirely as he takes into account the dramatic nature of the transfer window.

### Jose Mourinho refuses to rule incomings and outgoings

Tottenham have been linked with an array of players since the January opening, including the likes of Christian Eriksen ([Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1352382952248926209)) and Nikola Maksimovic ([Nicolo Schira](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1354036304116408320)). Most recently however, the obvious story is centred around a potential departure for Spurs ace Dele Alli ([Le Parisien](https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-paris-et-tottenham-d-accord-pour-dele-alli-mais-27-01-2021-8421530.php)).

While the Spurs boss is in belief Alli will remain at Tottenham and won’t facilitate a move to Paris-Saint Germain in time, he also refused to rule his exit out as well – going on to say that the window is ‘[open still](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)‘ and ‘[sometimes unexpected things can happen](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)‘.

### Transfer Tavern take

Despite claiming he is ‘convinced’ nothing will happen, Mourinho refused to confirm that there wouldn’t be a ‘[huge surprise](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/mourinho-every-word-liverpool-alli-19708728)‘ in store, as he puts it.

Even though the Portuguese seems adamant, the fact he is still fairly open to something potentially happening in the final days of the window holds a slight glimmer of hope for supporters wishing for some last-minute drama.

Whether or not unexpected incomings or outgoings happen between now and the February 1 deadline remains to be seen, but the manager is clearly keeping his options open.

***In other news: Tottenham have reportedly initiated talks with a player’s agent, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-nicolo-schira-says-spurs-have-opened-talks-with-agent-of-nikola-maksimovic/)***