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Tottenham's Bentancur Out Three Months; Transfer Plans Underway

1/12/2026

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will undergo hamstring surgery and is sidelined for at least three months.
The injury follows a defeat to Bournemouth, where Bentancur started 17 of 21 games this season.
Tottenham is exploring the transfer market for a midfielder, with Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid a target.
Spurs rely on Archie Gray and Joao Palhinha for midfield options.
Yves Bissouma returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will undergo hamstring surgery and is sidelined for at least three months.
The injury follows a defeat to Bournemouth, where Bentancur started 17 of 21 games this season.
Tottenham is exploring the transfer market for a midfielder, with Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid a target.
Spurs rely on Archie Gray and Joao Palhinha for midfield options.
Yves Bissouma returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.