Antonio Conte had endured a quiet month and had missed out on a number of primary targets.
The club came into life on deadline day and saw the arrival of two Juventus starlets, while a number of players departed.
Here is a list of all seven of Spurs’ ins and outs in January...
1. IN - Rodrigo Bentancur
Rodrigo Bentancur secured a deadline day move to Tottenham for a reported fee of around £16m, which may increase by an additional £5m based on objectives. Spurs beat Aston Villa to the signing of the former Juventus midfielder. Photo: DeFodi Images
2. IN - Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski joins Tottenham on an 18-month loan deal that will cost the club £8.3 million. There is an obligation to buy the Sweden international for £29.2m if certain criteria are met. Photo: DeFodi Images
3. OUT - Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon)
Tanguy Ndombele returned to Lyon on loan on transfer deadline day, with the option to buy for €54 million. The midfielder left the French club in 2019 for a deal worth €63 million. Photo: Marc Atkins
4. OUT - Dele Alli (Everton)
Dele Alli secured a late move to Everton that could cost the Toffees £40 million. The midfielder departs Spurs after seven years with the club. Photo: Sebastian Frej/MB Media