Spurs Open First Talks to sign 47 million pounds Sterling Star
Over the past two days, Tottenham Hotspur has splashed money on the transfer market to try to rely on its recent success of the Europa League.
Mohammed Kudus joined the club in an agreement of 55 million pounds Sterling by West Ham United earlier this week, seeking to provide the new boss Thomas Frank the success tools in his first year at the helm.
It is likely that the investment was provided and injected into the Lilywhites, with more additions expected before the end of the current transfer window.
Many fields on the ground have been subject to interests, including the midfielder’s department, which could also see many players leaving northern London during the dead.
All the funds generated could be massive in their hunting for new additions, potentially offering Frank the best chances of success during his first year at the club.
The last on the hunt for spurs for new signatures this window
Morgan Gibbs-White has been the main target lately, with an agreement that seems to be completed at some point after having triggered the liberation clause of 60 million pounds sterling in his agreement to Nottingham Forest.
However, his decision to join the Lilywhites stalled after the Reds threatened legal action against the team after having allegedly adopted an illegal approach for his services this summer.
It remains to be seen whether an agreement can still be concluded, but movements have been made elsewhere, including an agreement to disembark Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, according to Givemesport.
They claim that Frank’s team has made an approach for the signing of the Portuguese international, after the holding midfielder made only six championship departures.
He also indicates that he could well be allowed to leave the Bundesliga side this window, while they are looking to collect his services after paying 47.4 million pounds sterling for his Fulham signature last summer.
Why the last target of Spurs would be more important than Gibbs-White
The situation around a movement for Gibbs-White during this window is the one that could hang over a period of time, in particular given the threat of Forest to bring legal action.
It is obvious that the Reds made a huge mistake with his liberation clause, potentially making such a scene around his departure given the modest figure for which he is available.
The 25 -year -old played a huge role in their ability to reach Europe for the first time in three decades, recording seven goals and eight assists under the former boss of the Spurs Nuno Espírito Santo.
However, given the speed with which the move progressed before the intervention of the forest hierarchy, it is likely that the player himself wants to finish a move to play football in the Champions League for the Lilywhites.
It is undeniable that it would be a sensational addition, but since James Maddison already operates in such a role, as well as the need for a deep option, it could make Palhinha a more attractive proposal.
The 30 -year -old, who was labeled “world -class” by compatriot Ivan Cavaleiro, has an average of 1.7 plated by 90 in the last Bundesliga campaign, winning 70% of the plasters he entered – presenting his ability to find possession.
His talents were also reflected in his 7.1 duels count won by 90, of which 2.7 were aerial, demonstrating the dominant presence he has – capable of operating as a real winner of the ball in the heart of Frank’s side.
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The statistics of Joao Palhinha for Bayern in the Bundesliga (2024/25) |
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Statistics (by 90) |
Scoring |
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Played Games |
17 |
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Minutes played |
667 |
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Precision |
93% |
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Progressive passes |
4.7 |
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The plasters won |
1.7 |
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Tackle success |
70% |
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Duels have won |
7.1 |
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Statistics via fotmob |
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However, he also finished 93% of the passes he had attempted, making 4.7 gradual assists by 90, having the talent in possession to provide players in front of him the success tools.
It remains to be seen if the player himself wanted to be moved to northern London, but it is obvious that the hierarchy targets the high level talent necessary for a future success.
The need for a ball winning option on the Spurs side is vital this summer, with an agreement for Palhinha probably more important for the club than Gibbs-White during the current window.
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