Spurs lining up £85m Maddison partner who’s just “like” Haaland
This would be a dream summer signing for Ange’s side.
While Tottenham Hotspur made improvements during Ange Postecoglou’s first year in charge, supporters will expect to see further gains next season, having missed out on Champions League qualification despite winning eight of their opening ten matches of the Premier League campaign.
New players such as Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Guglielmo Vicario and Brennan Johnson have addressed key areas of concern but there’s no question that depth and players of suitable skill are required this summer.
The Athletic have confirmed that a centre-midfielder and a versatile forward are among the desired profiles, and while Postecoglou will hope that it’s to be third time lucky in his protracted pursuit of Conor Gallagher, it’s unclear who’s going to be prioritised further up the pitch.
Ivan Toney continues to be linked as a top target in the quest to replace Harry Kane, but an even more exciting name has now emerged.
Spurs searching for Kane successor
As per Spanish sources, Postecoglou is showing a strong interest in signing Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish striker utterly breathtaking this year for Ruben Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon, who triumphed in Liga Portugal.
However, Arsenal and Manchester United are also considering a swoop for one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers, who has a €100m (roughly £85m) release clause, which perhaps falls outside of Spurs’ financial parameters.
Nonetheless, if the report is to be believed and Tottenham have indeed joined the race, then they have done so with full knowledge of his attached price tag and thus hold the belief that a deal could be agreed – with the Lilywhites said to be ‘actively working’ to land a prolific number nine this summer.
Viktor Gyokeres with a season for the ages
Earning a £20m move to Sporting last summer after enjoying a wonderful season with Coventry City, posting 22 goals and 12 assists as his Championship outfit reached the play-off final, losing to Luton Town, the 26-year-old Gyokeres has now established himself as one of Europe’s superlative goalscorers.
Pivotal in winning the league, the Sweden international scored 43 goals and supplied 15 assists across 50 matches in all competitions.
He’s been hailed as a “a powerhouse” by analyst Ben Mattinson for his athletic ability and sinew-framed presence at No. 9, marking him as the perfect profile to thrive at a team like Tottenham.
