Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has now personally made a transfer for a “sensational” attacking midfielder, who could possibly be introduced in as an alternative choice to Eberechi Eze, in response to a report.
Tottenham eyeing Eze alternate options following Arsenal hijack
In what’s a significant blow, Tottenham have missed out on Eze, with the 27-year-old opting to hitch bitter rivals Arsenal as an alternative, and Mikel Arteta has since confirmed he all the time wished to maneuver to the Emirates Stadium.
When requested concerning the rumours Eze had phoned him immediately, Arteta mentioned: “That reveals you the way a lot he wished to return. It’s extremely completely different typically since you need to be very open and clear with the gamers as they must make selections of their careers however I am delighted to have him. I can inform how a lot it means to him and his complete household.”
It’s a bitter tablet to swallow for Spurs, however with simply over one week remaining within the switch window, they must transfer onto different targets swiftly, and there’s no scarcity of potential choices on the shortlist.
There has now been a new replace on Tottenham’s pursuit of El Khannouss, with a report from Africa Foot (through Sport Witness) revealing Levy has personally made a transfer for the attacking midfielder, who can also be being focused by Crystal Palace.
The Moroccan is being focused as an alternative choice to Eze, with Palace additionally seeking to signal him as a substitute for the England worldwide, and the Eagles have already reached an settlement in precept with the 21-year-old.
Oliver Glasner’s facet stay in discussions over a deal which is anticipated to quantity to round €35m (£30m), so a deal wouldn’t break the financial institution for Spurs.
El Khannouss could possibly be “sensational” signing for Spurs
Lauded as “sensational” by scout Ben Mattinson, the Leicester attacker has gotten off to a incredible begin to the brand new season, choosing up two assists in two Championship video games, whereas former supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy believes he’s destined to play on the prime degree.
Van Nistelrooy mentioned: “I feel you are going to see much more of him together with his age and profile. His potential is there to be a prime participant within the Champions League. He can go a great distance.”
That mentioned, it will be a chance to signal the Belgium-born midfielder, given that he’s but to determine himself on the highest degree, amassing 5 contributions within the Premier League final season, which signifies the starlet is clearly not at Eze’s degree presently.
As such, it might be a clever thought for Tottenham to usher in a ready-made Eze different alongside El Khannouss, however he clearly has the potential to be a long-term success in north London.
