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Tottenham are bracing themselves for the possibility of a busy January transfer window, as several departures and arrivals could be in the pipeline over the next month. Among those who may be heading out of north London is Brennan Johnson, who has found game-time hard to come by under Thomas Frank.

BBC Sport reports that while Spurs aren’t actively seeking to offload the Wales international, they would consider a departure if the right offer comes in. The report suggests that Crystal Palace are among the clubs showing the most serious interest in the 24-year-old, which could lead to a January move.

This development comes just over two years after Tottenham landed Johnson from Nottingham Forest for £47.5m, where he quickly became an integral part of Ange Postecoglou‘s squad. The winger had a knack for being in the right place at the right time, scoring numerous crucial goals, and perhaps none were as significant as the one he netted for Spurs in the Europa League final, where he scored the decisive goal against Manchester United.

While he ended the club’s lengthy trophy drought, it hasn’t been easy for the star since. Postecoglou’s departure in turn meant Johnson has struggled to regain his place in the team.

Thomas Frank has only given him six Premier League starts so far this season, preferring other players over him in the squad. Consequently, a departure could be on the cards for Johnson – depending on the kind of offer Tottenham are waiting for in the market.

Speaking about Johnson’s struggles this season, Frank said: “I’m very aware that Brennan’s got some very good qualities. One of them is scoring goals, running in behind and arriving in the box. I really like everything about him. He also scored goals this year as well. Four, I think, in total. So I’m very aware of them.

“So it’s all about how you create that team, where we perform, how we get the best players in, where do we play them. Is it Mo [Kudus] to the right, is it Brennan? Who plays the No.10? What kind of player do we play in a different position to make it click?

“And then we also need a little bit of depth, because we play every third or fourth day, to keep the freshness, the energy. So that’s a challenge.”

While Johnson’s immediate future remains uncertain, Tottenham themselves encounter several obstacles in the transfer market. The winger’s market worth has plummeted to unprecedented lows since his arrival at the club, dropping to €35m (£30m) according to transfermarkt’s value tool.

This presents a considerable hurdle in securing an agreement for the 24-year-old. Should he depart, Tottenham will confront serious questions regarding the depth of their offensive options.

The side has failed to produce many convincing attacking performances during Frank’s tenure, so far, a situation worsened by crucial personnel shortages within the squad. James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke have all been absent throughout the campaign, representing a significant setback within the forward ranks.

Without those stars, and the lack of impact from Johnson so far, it remains to be seen how well Spurs can do under Frank in an attacking sense, as pressure ramps up on him over his job. The Danish coach pleaded for time, following his side’s recent defeat to Nottingham Forest.

“It’s pretty evident if no-one gets the time, no-one can turn it around. This is not a quick fix,” he said.