Looking to make a return to Champions League qualification, one BBC pundit has reportedly heard that Tottenham Hotspur could yet hijack Manchester United’s move to seal one of the deals of the summer in the Premier League.
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The Lilywhites have already re-signed Timo Werner on loan ahead of a vital second season under Ange Postecoglou, who will be well aware of the improvements needed to his current squad. The Spurs boss saw a lack of depth eventually catch up to his side in a dismal end to the season, which resulted in the wheels falling off the North London side’s top-four push.
Whilst an official new arrival after Werner is yet to appear, the headlines have been making for positive reading. Spurs have already been linked with the likes of Jonathan David and Euro 2024 star Riccardo Calafiori. The latter is a particularly popular name this summer, having also reportedly attracted interest from Liverpool, Manchester United and others. But he’s not the only defender seemingly on the Spurs radar.
According to the BBC’s Alan Hutton, speaking to Football Insider, Spurs could hijack Manchester United’s move to sign Jarrad Branthwaite this summer. The Red Devils have already opened negotiations with Everton over their star, seeing a reported £43m bid knocked down with the Toffees holding out for their £80m price tag. Hutton has “heard” the Lilywhites could yet swoop in, however.
He told Football Insider: “I feel at times [Tottenham] have been light in that sense, actually across the back four. When you look at their starting back line, if any of them get injured or go missing for a good length of time, the players that come in aren’t quite up to the standard. To have someone in the door with that potential who could be a regular starter for England moving forward, that could be a great deal.
“He did really well last season, and there are talks [Cristian] Romero could be on the move, so there’s a few things in the pipeline that might lead towards them going for someone like [Branthwaite], and him filling that void at centre-half. I have heard there could be a hijack there, from people I speak to at the club.”
Branthwaite move would take Spurs up a level
If Spurs are looking to bridge the remaining gap on the Premier League’s top four and potentially more under Postecoglou, then they’re certainly looking in the right direction towards Branthwaite. The Everton star, still just 21 years old, may have another level to reach but even this current version of him would star alongside Romero in North London.
Question marks would come over where Branthwaite’s arrival would leave Micky van de Ven, but that’s the type of competition for places that should ultimately push a side on, with both players reaching new levels in an attempt to win their place under Postecoglou.
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Tottenham Hotspur look set to bring in a new striker this summer and one target could be available at a cut price.
Ange Postecoglou wants to bolster his attacking options over the coming weeks, with doubts surrounding Richarlison’s future.
It’s been claimed that Spurs would be willing to offload the Brazilian this summer should a suitable offer arrive.
Outside of Richarlison, Heung-min Son performed well in a central role last season as he ended the Premier League campaign with 17 goals to his name, as well as 10 assists.
But Tottenham are lacking a natural No.9 and continue to be linked with a new talisman after Harry Kane’s departure last summer.
Despite links to the likes of Brentford’s Ivan Toney, Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez and Sporting CP talisman Viktor Gyokeres, all three are likely to command a significant fee.
However, according to BBC Sport, one of their striker targets could be available at a cut price due to his contract situation.
Tottenham target Jonathan David available for less than £30m
BBC Sport reports that Lille striker Jonathan David has been subject to interest from Chelsea as they search for a striker.
But Spurs are also keen on the Canadian star and he’ll cost less than £30 million this summer.
That’s down to the striker entering the final year of his contract with Lille and he isn’t short of interest in the Premier League.
David outscored Heung-min Son last season
David has continued to impress for Lille and Tottenham have been long linked with a move for the striker.
Last season he netted 26 goals in all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit – nine more than Son managed for Tottenham.
The 24-year-old has been labelled an ‘elite’ forward and is currently at the Copa America with Canada.
He’s also proven to be prolific at international level as he’s scored 26 in 49 appearances for his country.
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