Tottenham complete record-breaking deal nearly 24 hours after transfer deadline

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a deal for a new signing nearly 24 hours after the January transfer window slammed shut.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was forced to bring in new faces during the January transfer window after recent injuries suffered by the likes of Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.

In turn, they brought in players like Antonin Kinsky, Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

The January transfer window slammed shut for English clubs on Monday night but it has been claimed that Spurs are set to complete another signing.

As reported by The Sun, Spurs are set to complete a record breaking deal for St Patrick’s Athletic youngster Mason Melia.

It has been suggested that the North London club will pay £1.6 million plus add-ons for the 17-year-old, who will become the first million-pound player to come out of the League of Ireland Premier Division.

However, the report also claimed that due to Brexit rules, Melia will not be able to join Spurs until the first window after he turns 18.

As a result, Melia is likely to join Spurs on January 1, 2026.

Aside from Spurs, clubs such as Celtic, Everton, Club Brugge and Eintracht Frankfurt were all said to have shown an interest in the young striker after his impressive form for St Patrick’s Athletic.

Melia is highly rated in Ireland and has scored six goals in 31 appearances for his side in 2024.

Mason Melia is set to sign for Spurs. Image: Getty

With Melia set to be a Spurs stiker in the future, the pressure is instantly on Frenchman Tel, who joined on loan from Bayern Munich.

Speaking in his first interview, Tel said: "Why I chose Tottenham? It was the best option for me. I’m ready to play, I’m here, I’m ready to grow. It was the best option for me and now I’m very happy.

"I felt the commitment, I spoke with the President, the team manager, the coach and as I said, that was very important for me."

Spurs are back in action on Thursday night when they take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield.