For all the sluggishness, there are at least some areas where Frank’s Spurs are making clear measurable progress.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Randal Kolo Muani has thrown his support behind under-pressure manager Thomas Frank, insisting the squad remains united despite a difficult run of form that has left Spurs languishing in 14th place at Christmas.

Thomas Frank would not be drawn on rumours linking sporting director Fabio Paratici with Fiorentina. Standard Sport understands that Paratici has been approached by Fiorentina to become their sporting director on a five-year deal, just two months after he rejoined Spurs as a co-sporting director alongside Johan Lange.

Thomas Frank is under pressure at Tottenham, and he would love to find these five gifts under his Christmas tree to make life easier.

Thomas Frank has bought himself no favor with Tottenham Hotspur supporters in the past month. The loss to Arsenal in the North London Derby will simply not be w