By OkayGoal 
Tottenham have been backed to make a move for Jens Petter Hauge in January with former club scout Bryan King tipping Thomas Frank to finally land the Norwegian winger after previously trying to bring him to Brentford. Hauge, 25, scored twice against Spurs in the Champions League and has emerged as a real option as the club looks to strengthen its attacking depth for the second half of the season.
Frank likes Jens Petter Hauge and now might be the moment
King, who has followed Hauge closely, believes it’s only a matter of time before Spurs move: “Frank will go for him,” he said. “He showed with the two goals that he is absolute quality.” Tottenham saw that first-hand and with the wide areas still lacking depth, there’s logic to this.
Hauge is valued between £20m and £30m, a fee that would break the Norwegian transfer record. It’s big money, but it’s a calculated fee in today’s market for a Champions League-level attacker with proven end product. He has eight goals and eight assists this season and that’s before Christmas.
Why Spurs might actually pull the trigger on signing Jens Petter Hauge?
Tottenham’s attacking unit has settled well, but it’s far from complete. Hauge gives you versatility, creativity in wide spaces, and crucially, the ability to carry attacking threat off the bench or rotate without dropping quality.
He fits the system too. Hauge is direct, sharp in transitions, and works hard without the ball. If Frank is going to stick with this vertical 3-4-3 structure, adding a wide player who can both press and produce is almost non-negotiable. Hauge ticks those boxes.
Editorial view: The fee is steep but this is the type of gamble Tottenham have to take
If Spurs want to stay in the top-four picture and go deep in Europe, they need more than just cohesion; they need impact. Hauge gives you that. He’s not just a depth piece; he’s a genuine tactical option. And at 25, with European pedigree and a ceiling still untapped, the timing might be just right.
£30m isn’t cheap, but it’s not reckless either. This is the kind of calculated bet Spurs should be making. If Frank gets his way, don’t be surprised if Hauge is wearing white come February.