Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino calls for January transfer window to be scrapped

Scrap it: Pochettino wants to end the winter window

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has called for the January transfer window to be scrapped.

The Spurs manager thinks that the winter window is a headache that both coaches and players could do without, and feels the speculation adversely affects performances of people whose futures are uncertain.

The Express quotes Pochettino as saying: 'Yes [January] is a difficult [month]. In football it always happens and you have players who want to play more or aren't happy.

'We need to keep players focused on their games and not worry about speculation. Maybe it is better to have one window, so you can manage all situations for players.

'Players pick up injuries and there are some that get a lot of interest from various clubs. It is good for football fans but it doesn't help the head coach.

'It's not an easy period and in the future, we should propose for change. This needs to be raised.'

Spurs have been linked to a whole host of names this month - including Everton's Kevin Mirallas - while Roberto Soldado and Etienne Capoue have been the subject of reported interest elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Kyle Naughton left to join Swansea City earlier this week.