5. Marcus Edwards
It isn’t likely, but it’s certainly possible that Tottenham won’t feel the need to add another attacking midfielder in January. If that happens, it could mean that one of Spurs’ talented Academy prospects has managed to force his way into Pochettino’s senior squad.
While Tashan Oakley-Boothe is the starlet currently occupying a spot on Tottenham’s substitute’s bench, it’s Marcus Edwards that has the club’s fans drooling with his potential. He is the one player in the Spurs’ youth setup that displays world-class potential on a regular basis.
It’s important to remember that he has zero Premier League experience right now. He’s a long way from working his way into Pochettino’s plans for this season. It’s an unlikely occurrence, but it certainly isn’t an impossible one.
After all, Pochettino has made no secret of his willingness to bring youth players into the first team. If Edwards shows his manager that he’s ready to contribute, he’ll find his way onto the pitch. Edwards could conceivably burst onto the scene quick enough to make signing Barkley in January a superfluous move for Daniel Levy.