We’re solely in January, and Tottenham Hotspur’s season already relies on the cup competitions.
Ange Postecoglou’s facet has been completely devastated by accidents this 12 months, and whereas the Australian can definitely finish the marketing campaign with a trophy, that feels impossible certainly.
Nonetheless, whereas there has not been a lot for Spurs followers to cheer about, one plain constructive has been the event of Dejan Kulusevski.
The previous Juventus ace has at all times been an essential participant for the North Londoners, however he has come on leaps and bounds this 12 months, and based mostly on current reviews, the membership need to usher in an England worldwide who might assist him get even higher.
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Based on a current report from journalist Graeme Bailey, Tottenham have ‘ramped up their very own bid’ to signal LOSC Lille star Angel Gomes.
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The report has revealed that the North Londoners have entered the race to signal the England worldwide and will now beat fellow Premier League facet West Ham United to the midfielder’s signature.
The excellent news is that the Lilywhites ought to be capable to signal the previous Manchester United prospect totally free as a consequence of his £11k-per-week contract expiring in the summertime, however the unhealthy information is that he will not be capable to formally be a part of till then both.
It might nonetheless be an advanced switch to recover from the road if the Irons step up their pursuit of different groups getting into the fray, however given Gomes’ means, Spurs ought to be doing all they will to safe this deal as quickly as potential, particularly as he’d be a really perfect teammate for Kulusevski.
Why Gomes can be a dream teammate for Kulusevski
Okay, so if Kulusevski’s long-term position at Spurs goes to be that of one of many extra attacking midfielders within the crew, then there are a few the explanation why Gomes can be a superb teammate for him.
The primary is that, because the Englishman is adept at enjoying in central and attacking midfield himself, he’ll be the participant who can regulate his beginning position to platform and permit the Swede to additional hone his abilities in that extra offensive position in the course of the park.
Furthermore, as a consequence of his means to play deeper, the “high-quality” expertise, as dubbed by former Spurs keeper Paul Robinson, isn’t any stranger to defensive duties, as proven by the very fact FBref locations him within the high 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers for photographs blocked in Europe’s high 5 leagues, the Champions League and Europa League per 90.
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Gomes’ FBref Scout Report |
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Statistics |
Per 90 |
Percentile |
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Go Completion |
86.6% |
High 1% |
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Profitable Take-On % |
57.9% |
High 1% |
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Carries |
45.40 |
High 3% |
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Passes into the Last Third |
4.86 |
High 4% |
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Pictures Blocked |
0.23 |
High 5% |
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Progressive Passes |
6.69 |
High 6% |
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Switches |
0.61 |
High 6% |
Nonetheless, he is not simply there to do the mopping up.
He’s greater than able to dictating play, firing off harmful passes and taking over opponents, as proven by FBref inserting him within the high 1% for go completion and profitable take-on proportion, the highest 3% for carries, the top4% for passes into the ultimate third, the highest 6% for progressive passes, switches and extra, all per 90.
Not solely do these statistics counsel that the Edmonton-born star would be capable to play intricate passes into Kulusevski when he is in harmful positions, however it could additionally make him a participant that opposing defenders must mark extra proactively, thus naturally opening up extra space for his future teammates.
Lastly, the 24-year-old has already proven that he has a troublesome mentality, as he made the daring choice to depart Outdated Trafford in 2020 and again himself to earn a transfer from Portugal to a top-five league and now doubtlessly again to the Premier League, all whereas breaking into the England setup, which is simply the type of participant who’d enhance the dressing room at Spurs.
In the end, signing Gomes this 12 months looks like a complete no-brainer for Tottenham, as his talent set and skill would undoubtedly enhance the complete crew, not to mention Kulusevski.
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