Tottenham Hotspur followers haven’t been the happiest with Daniel Levy lately, amid fixed frustration along with his lack of spending inside the switch market.
While the proprietor has spent over £700m on new additions for the reason that opening of the brand new stadium in 2020, lots of which have failed to chop the grade wanted within the Premier League.
The funding is one factor, however key gamers have additionally been offloaded throughout such a time interval, together with report goalscorer Harry Kane – who departed in a £82m deal to affix Bayern Munich in 2023.
After the Lilywhites solely ended the earlier marketing campaign in seventeenth place, extra signings are desperately wanted within the subsequent couple of weeks, earlier than the switch window slams shut on September 1st.
Quite a few gamers stay of their sights at current, with lots of whom enhancing the choices at the moment at Thomas Frank‘s disposal as he makes an attempt to construct on their Europa League triumph.
Spurs getting ready transfer for Premier League star
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been the most important identify talked about with a transfer to affix Spurs this summer season, with the participant himself eager on a deal to affix the Lilywhites.
The 2 golf equipment have been in fixed discussions over a transfer for the 27-year-old, who might value a price within the area of £60m, with Arsenal additionally all in favour of his signature.
Nonetheless, he’s not the one Eagles expertise at the moment of their sights, with centre-back Marc Guehi additionally a participant the hierarchy are making a transfer for, in line with TEAMtalk.
Their report claims that Frank’s aspect have made a proposal to the participant personally, which has been described as ‘very, excellent’, with Liverpool additionally firmly within the race for his signature.
It additionally states that Guehi, who has one 12 months left on his deal at Selhurst Park, may very well be obtainable for a price within the area of £45m – which can show to be too costly for any occasion.
Why Spurs’ newest goal can be a Kudus-esque signing
Mohammed Kudus stays Spurs’ greatest addition all through this summer season, costing a staggering £55m from rivals West Ham United again within the early weeks of July.
The Ghanaian was introduced into the membership to offer wanted high quality to the attacking division, one thing which he’s already carried out as seen by his two aggressive outings for the Lilywhites.
The 24-year-old began in a quantity 9 position in opposition to PSG for the UEFA Tremendous Cup last, earlier than shifting to a extra acquainted right-sided position in opposition to newly-promoted Burnley.
He managed to register two assists for Richarlison, together with his very good acrobatic effort within the second half, ending his first league outing for Frank’s aspect emerged as 3-0 victors over Scott Parker’s males.
It’s early days for the previous Ajax star, however he’s already demonstrated his high quality in North London, with a transfer for Guehi probably being an analogous deal this summer season.
While the 2 function in numerous positions, the comparability is obvious between the pair, in each becoming a member of the Lilywhites from sides, additionally within the Premier League.
Each have confirmed their high quality in England’s top-flight, as seen by Kudus’ league debut, however Guehi’s underlying stats are simply as spectacular – enabling him to make a big impact on the aspect all through 2025/26 and past.
The Englishman, who’s been labelled “unbelievable” by creator HLTCO, accomplished 84% of the passes he tried, 3.9 of which per 90 have been progressive – capable of present Kudus with added possibilities within the last third, regardless of his defensive position.
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Marc Guehi’s stats for Palace within the PL (2024/25) |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Tally |
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Video games performed |
34 |
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Targets & assists |
5 |
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Move accuracy |
84% |
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Progressive passes |
3.9 |
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Tackles received |
1.8 |
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% of tackles received |
66% |
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Blocks made |
1.6 |
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Clearances made |
4.8 |
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Key passes |
0.5 |
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Stats by way of FBref |
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Out of possession, the Palace star was simply as spectacular, successful 1.8 tackles per 90, at successful price of 66%, in a position so as to add additional high quality to the Lilywhites’ already potent backline.
His expertise with out the ball is additional mirrored in his tally of 1.6 blocks made and 4.8 clearances made per 90 final season, capable of assist Frank in his quest to enhance the defensive report that noticed the aspect concede 65 occasions of their 38 outings in 2024/25.
Given the curiosity from the defending champions, it’s unclear whether or not Guehi will need to transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier than the September 1st deadline.
Nonetheless, any deal can be an outstanding piece of enterprise, permitting the centre-back to comply with in Kudus’ footsteps and assist the membership’s probabilities of constructing on their current European triumph.
