He’s been lavished with praise and could reportedly replace a big name.
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano gives us the latest information on Tottenham Hotspur and the reported possibility of a move for their ‘unique’ star player.
What’s the latest Spurs transfer news?
Spurs will sign goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, young centre-back Ashley Phillips, assured defender Micky van de Ven, England midfield star James Maddison and winger Manor in the 2023 summer transfer window. Solomon, exciting striker Alejo Bellis and Welsh striker Brennan Johnson have reportedly been signed, but they will be held there as we inch closer to January, when they may not be available.
The north Londoners attempted to sign a back-up defender to van de Ven in the latter stages of the summer, but a move failed to materialise for rumoured target Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth. There are suggestions that Tottenham could go back in for the Englishman when the new year hits, and Juventus star Gleison Bremer is another player apparently attracting their interest.
Ange Postecoglou’s side also opted not to bring an out-and-out replacement for star striker Harry Kane through the door, despite their repeated links to Gent striker Gift Orban among others. However, Brentford striker Ivan Toney, who is also being chased by Chelsea and Arsenal, is said to be in their thinking for 2024
Who could Tottenham sign in January?
So far, Postecoglou have enjoyed an absolutely brilliant start to the Premier League campaign without a natural replacement for Kane – with new captain Son Heung-min thriving in a more central attacking role. Even Richarlison has made a crucial contribution this season, particularly against Sheffield United, with the Brazilian scoring and assisting in the closing minutes to seal a 2-1 lead before stoppage time.
Despite Postecoglou’s on-field success with his current system, there are reports that a player like Toney will be a serious target next year. The England international, who is currently suspended for gambling offenses, scored 20 league goals last season, a figure that appears to have caused controversy at Tottenham.
Sharing an update on the striker’s possible transfer, Romano said on the Here We Go podcast:
“We’ll have to wait and see what happens. There are rumors about Tottenham at the moment. There is currently no formal approach. We have Chelsea and they are interested in Ivan Toney. They asked about 2024 in June and July, but now he has changed his agent so we have to start talking again, but the interest remains.”
Spurs are yet to formally sign the 27-year-old, but it may be in their best interests to do so as Brentford manager Thomas Frank has previously praised his qualities. .
“Ivan is great in many ways,” Frank said.
“The way he copes with pressure and distractions is amazing. He’s been scoring goals, performing for the team and driving the team. He’s remarkable. I can only talk about the Ivan that I see every day around the place and he’s a fantastic person around the group. He’s got that unique emotional intelligence to be aware of all the players, and every staff member.”
