According to a source, Tottenham may have signed Welsh striker Brennan Johnson in a deal worth £47.5m on the last day – but Ange Postecoglou’s attack is far from over. costly approach to Brentford striker Ivan Toney in January.
The Australian manager has had a strong start at Spurs, picking up seven points from three games ahead of Saturday’s game against Burnley at Turf Moor. A win over Clarits could put Tottenham at the top of the table.
Although Johnson, who has signed a six-year contract with Tottenham, will not be eligible to make his debut on Saturday, signing him will certainly add another dimension to their attack.
Postecoglou admits that replacing the incredible goalscoring goals of Harry Kane, who has joined Bayern Munich in a deal that could run up to £95m, is almost impossible. The 58-year-old has instead taken a somewhat dynamic approach to the conundrum as it seeks to spread goals around his team. To that end, James Maddison as a free agent in No 10, as well as new club captains Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski on the flanks will all contribute.
Spurs are also hoping for more from Richarlison, whose results have been disappointing so far. However, with Johnson having another option to play up front, Postecoglou now has more options.
However, Tottenham watcher Alasdair Gold says he could see Tottenham pursuing their interest in Toney, Brentford’s talisman when the January transfer window opens for business. The England striker is currently serving an eight-month suspension after breaking FA betting rules. This ban will end in January, when his contract has only 17 months left.
“I imagine Spurs are among the teams that will be scrutinized in January. Toney is back from banning them so they can see them up close! »
Toney is admired by many after scoring an impressive 160 goals in 392 games during his career. His Premier League record of 32 goals in 66 games proves he is capable of scoring at the highest level. Arsenal’s summer signing Declan Rice also believes that comparisons between Toney and Kane are inevitable.
Rice said last September: “He’s a bit like Harry Kane in that he’s not only a full-fledged striker but also a playmaker.
Toney said Brentford boss Thomas Frank is well aware of his intention to move on.
