After what looks to be their first rough patch of play under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur is still on track to contend for a top-four spot at the end of the Premier League season. In the past game, the North London team easily defeated Nottingham Forest to extend their winning streak to five games in the top flight of England.
Resuming their preparations for the hectic holiday season, Spurs may focus on strengthening their roster when the January transfer window opens in a few weeks, with technical director Johan Lange and Postecoglou leading the charge. They have already witnessed the issues Spurs have with their shallow squad and inability to find a suitable replacement for Harry Kane, who could now solve next month.
News about Spurs transfers
Spurs’ Premier League undefeated start to the season came to an abrupt end in one terrible London derby against Chelsea. Their summer preparations were also rapidly ruined as James Maddison and Micky van de Ven both hobbled off with injuries. Significantly contributing to Spurs’ outstanding campaign opening, the Lilywhites’ wheels have been off subsequently. Postecoglou will want to stay out of that predicament in the future, and increasing firepower might be the costly way to do so.
Giménez-Santiago, Feyenoord, Premier League
Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reports that Spurs and therefore Lange are preparing to buy forward Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord. It is expected that they will have to pay over €60m for his service.
But rather than waiting until the January transfer window, the Dutch team is more likely to approve a trade in the summer, which could be a devastating blow for Spurs when the transfer market opens next month. Fulham, who sent scouts to see the forward recently, might compete with the North London club if they decide to move on Gimenez as stated. But the cost and caliber of teams vying for Gimenez are thought to eliminate the Cottagers from contention.
“Sensational” Gimenez might be the ideal Kane substitute.
Even though Spurs have been excellent for much of the season, it is still debatable if they need to replace club record goalscorer Kane, who moved to Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window.
Heung-min Postecoglou has benefited greatly from Son’s goal-scoring ability, since he has scored 10 goals in the Premier League. However, Spurs could advance if Gimenez provides further backing for the new captain.
The Mexican has had a fantastic season for Feyenoord and has even come close to matching Kane’s pace this year. Gimenez’s statistics are compared to the current Bayern Munich forward here.
Graeme Bailey, a journalist, has given Gimenez well-deserved plaudits for his efforts. He told the Talking Transfers Podcast via The Boot Room:
Santiago Gimenez looks sensational by the way, he looks so good. He looks amazing to me.”
