Tottenham’s top five biggest January surprises – Including transfer saga for Champions League winner

January has been an unusual month for Tottenham Hotspur, with all sorts going on, including the good, the bad and the truly bizarre.

Let’s take a look at the five most surprising moments from the opening month of the 2026 calendar year.

Brennan Johnson leaves Tottenham for Crystal Palace

In May, Brennan Johnson was the hero who scored for Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. However, the winger lost favour with Thomas Frank and unexpectedly ended up departing North London.