Tottenham Hotspur, as a whole, is subscribed to Ange Postecoglou’s vision and the direction that the club appears to be headed, having improved since his arrival last summer and returned to European-qualifying contention.
Fifth in the Premier League, six points behind Aston Villa (who have played two extra fixtures), Spurs’ hopes of clinching Champions League football next season hang in the balance, though there are so many positives to take from this campaign regardless of the final position.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou
Some important parts are lacking, though, and chairman Daniel Levy will need to ensure that the right moves are made this summer to continue the resurgence, carry it into the 2024/25 campaign, propel the club to the next level.
Spurs eyeing new striker
According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham are preparing to launch a summer bid for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, emboldened by Arsenal’s suspected withdrawal from the race.
The Bees will likely play hardball over their talisman but Tottenham are eager to test the waters and present a £45m offer for the England international’s services.
Toney, aged 27, spent the first half of the campaign suspended following FA betting breaches but he has returned to play an important part in his side’s efforts. Tottenham would make waves with a breakthrough.
Why Spurs need a striker
Postecoglou’s project was hit with a blow in the early phase but it was, at least, an expected one, with Bayern Munich signing Harry Kane for an initial £82m, ending a career-long affinity between the Lilywhites and England Men’s all-time top scorer.
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Kane, Spurs’ record scorer too, had scored 280 goals, adding 62 assists, from 435 Tottenham appearances before leaving. He is the second-highest goalscorer in the Premier League history.
Premier League All-time Top Scorers
#
Player
Apps
Goals
Strike rate
1.
Alan Shearer
441
260
0.59
2.
Harry Kane
320
213
0.67
3.
Wayne Rooney
491
208
0.42
4.
Andy Cole
414
187
0.45
5.
Sergio Aguero
275
184
0.67
Given that Toney’s playing style has led Three Lions peer Declan Rice to remark that he is “like Harry Kane”, there’s little wonder why Spurs hold an interest in bringing him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Heung-min Son and Richarlison have done a good job holding up the frontline for Postecoglou’s side this season but neither would appear to be the long-term heir to Kane’s position at the spearhead.
