Injury expert claims prolific PL striker should had no issues clearing Tottenham medical
Fitness concerns cloud Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Alexander Isak
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a marquee striker in the ongoing summer transfer window, and the North Londoners have been linked with a move for multiple names from across Europe in the build-up to the off-season; however, the Lilywhites may be looking within the Premier League as they consider signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, per The Athletic.
The Swedish international has done exceptionally well since his move to St. James Park, and his reputation has compounded over the past few summers. summers. Although he does have a bit of injury concern, which could keep Spurs from pursuing his signature. The 24-year-old has suffered two groin injuries in the 2023–24 season, and the North Londoners would be looking away from signing another injury-prone player to their ranks.
Ange and Tottenham already suffered the consequences of consistent Richarlision injuries in the previous campaign, and they would not be looking for a repeat scenario with Iask.
Fitness expert Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, insists that groin problems should not be a concern for the former Dortmund striker to clear his medical at White Hart Lane. Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said:
“He had a groin injury on a couple of occasions this past season, which suggests that there could be a problem. Muscular injuries in-season can be particularly difficult to get out of, especially in high-stress areas like the groin or adductors.
That stress may be even higher for Isak, who relies on changes of pace and direction, which load those areas more. That being said, he had a very good close to the season, which may mean he is over these problems and there shouldn’t be issues with him clearing his medical.“
Isak has scored 31 goals in 52 games for Newcastle United and has shown calmness in high-pressure situations, and his versatility would fit perfectly under Ange’s playing style. However, per The Mirror, Newcastle have put a mammoth £150 million price tag on the Sweden international, which is too hefty for Spurs to consider.
We will see how Levy and the officials at Tottenham react to their price tag. Will they pursue a move for Iask forever, or will Spurs move on to other targets?
Tomori’s former Chelsea team-mates Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, scored 25 goals between them under Stefano Pioli last term. Olivier Giroud was given a new lease of life, too, by a fresh start in Italy.
And while Divock Origi’s spell in Milan was not quite so successful, the Belgian’s arrival from Liverpool was another brought in by a club who obviously feel there is much value to be found in targeting Premier League misfits with a point to prove.
There are certainly plenty of players of that ilk at Tottenham Hotspur.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Djed Spence, Giovanni Lo Celso and Bryan Gil are among those who will be made available by a Spurs side hoping to trim down a bloated squad. Tottenham might not be quite so keen to part with Emerson Royal, the former Barcelona man making 22 top-flight appearances in 2023/24 and a useful member of Ange Postecoglou‘s squad due to his work-rate and versatility.
But Milan legend Filippo Galli is urging his old employers to test Spurs’ resolve.
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