Tottenham Hotspur's biggest issue has been pinpointed by many as being the lack of a top number nine.

But whilst that certainly is the case, Spurs being without a reliable option in the number ten role is equally hurting their ability to stay consistent as a team.

The Lilywhites have a plethora of top number ten players, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Conor Gallagher and Luca Williams-Barnett.

However, from that list of players, a handful of them are having fitness issues right now, and it's really hurting the team.

Looking to the future, Spurs need to make addressing this issue one of their biggest priorities over the next two transfer windows.

Tottenham Hotspur tried and failed to sign Morgan Gibbs-White during the summer of 2025, but returning for him should remain on their to-do list.

The 26-year-old has continued to show at Nottingham Forest why he is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

During Forest's 3-1 win over Manchester City, Gibbs-White assisted Liam Delap's second goal with an impressive direct run forward.

The Telegraph claims, via Football Today, that Forest now value Gibbs-White at around £125 million, which would certainly put any suitors off.

But he remains the perfect option for Spurs, and he should be one of the players they continue to assess ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Tottenham would hugely benefit from having a player like Gibbs-White who can drop deep and create.

Spurs' midfield against Leeds missed any sort of creativity, and that is why they looked so toothless in attack at Elland Road.

The major issue facing Tottenham's current squad is that they have too many number tens right now, most of whom are unable to stay fit.

Spurs fans are fuming at the fact that Maddison was unable to play a single minute during the defeat in West Yorkshire.

The difference has been night and day when Spurs have had Maddison in the ten, and this was especially highlighted away at Leeds.

Everyone can point towards Dominic Solanke, Omar Marmoush and Mohammed Kudus for failing to deliver in attack.

But having such little creativity behind them and a player who can draw opposition players is making the attackers look a lot worse than they actually are.

Over the coming months, Spurs need to consider their option in the number ten and make a big decision about who should be moved on.