A Sky Sports reporter issues an update on Tottenham’s Leon Goretzka transfer links
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been linked with a surprise move to Tottenham in recent days, sparking widespread speculation ahead of the January transfer window.
Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu made the claim at the weekend, saying that while Fenerbahce remain interested in Leon Goretezka, it is the North London club who have been in contact with the player’s agent over a surprise January move.
He said any move would largely depend on Bayern Munich’s willingness to approve an exit.
Speculation has since gained momentum and now Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has revealed what he knows about the situation.
Sky Sports latest on Goretzka to Tottenham
According to Plettenberg, Tottenham are not working on the transfer of Goretzka in January.
The German journalist insists that there are currently no indications that the midfielder will leave Bayern during the winter window.
Taking from X, he said: “Understand despite other reports, Tottenham are not working on the transfer of Leon Goretzka in January, as also reported by @SebSB. This is clearly denied.
“At the moment, there are no indications that Goretzka will leave FC Bayern in January. His contract expires in the summer. Vincent Kompany respects him a lot and appreciates his performance.”
?? Understand despite some reports, Tottenham are not working on a move for Leon #Goretzka in January, as also reported @SebSB. This is expressly prohibited.
Currently, there are no indications that Goretzka will leave FC Bayern in January. His contract expires on… pic.twitter.com/d7YbfPrpua
– Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 29, 2025
What makes his review interesting is that like him, Kompany respects him a lot and appreciates his work.
However, his role this season has been more fluid than in previous campaigns. The midfielder is yet to start a Champions League game, although he has featured heavily in the Bundesliga, starting 12 of Bayern’s 15 league games so far.
With Goretzka’s contract set to expire in the summer, Bayern could end up facing a big decision: risk losing him on a free transfer or consider cashing in upfront.
Goretzka’s time at Bayern Munich in numbers
The versatile midfielder joined the Bundesliga giants from Schalke in 2018 on a free transfer and has since made 287 appearances for the club in all competitions to date.
In those 287 games, he has scored 46 goals and assisted another 48.
His outstanding quality is flexibility. Although capable of performing in multiple roles, Goretzka has been most effective as a midfielder, where he has recorded 43 goals and 40 assists throughout his career.
He also spent time as a defensive midfielder, contributing 11 goals and 18 assists in 79 appearances, showing his ability to influence games even in deep positions.
His performances in the past have attracted interest from Manchester United.
Although Plettenberg has dismissed the links, a January move cannot be completely ruled out given the state of his contract.
