Tottenham have been concentrating on a £52 million attacker with 17 assists in all competitions this season, as doubts encompass the way forward for membership captain Son Heung-min.
Postecoglou demanding Spurs overhaul this summer time
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was not a cheerful man after their 2-0 defeat to Premier League title-contenders Man Metropolis on Tuesday night.
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He is been scoring a “barrel load” at his membership.
Within the means of their loss to Pep Guardiola’s aspect, Spurs performed a doubtlessly large hand in thwarting rivals Arsenal, with the Gunners now staring down the barrel of second place behind Metropolis for the second yr operating.
A piece of Spurs supporters had been in jubilant temper following what was an important outcome on this season’s title race, however Postecoglou was far much less ecstatic. Certainly, the Australian even shared how the final 48 hours had revealed to him the “fragile” foundations inside and outdoors of Tottenham.
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Tottenham’s final 5 Premier League video games |
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Tottenham 2-1 Burnley |
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Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham |
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Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham |
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“The foundations are actually fragile,” mentioned Postecoglou after Tottenham’s defeat to Man City. “The final 48 hours have proven me that. It is contained in the membership, outdoors the membership. Exterior, inside, in all places. It has been an attention-grabbing train. It is simply my observations, mate.”
Tottenham’s supervisor has been forthright in his opinion concerning the membership’s tradition over this final fortnight, and acknowledged not too long ago that Spurs need to undergo “drastic” change in the summer transfer window.
“We want change. Change has to occur,” mentioned Postecoglou on Tottenham’s upcoming transfer window. “You’ll be able to’t need to alter your course and anticipate the identical persons are going to be on that. It’s simply not going to occur.
“We’ve had two home windows and we’ve had some growth of gamers, for certain, however once I say we’ve nonetheless obtained an extended option to go, that’s what I’m speaking about. It’s unattainable to say you’re going to have drastic change and but anticipate everybody to be on that journey.
“It’s not for the need of attempting. It’s simply that we’re going to play a sure manner, we’re going to coach a sure manner and we’re going to have a sure mindset.”
Tottenham are open to selling many senior players, including Yves Bissouma. By way of incomings, Spurs are after a new attacker to provide more goals and assists, in addition to eager to strengthen quite a lot of different areas.
Tottenham eyeing Alex Baena amid doubts over Son
In response to a report by Soccer Transfers, uncertainty surrounds the way forward for star winger Son, with the South Korea star’s contract expiring subsequent yr.
As per their data, Tottenham are targeting Villarreal star Alex Baena as a result, with the £52 million Spaniard capable of play in quite a lot of positions throughout the entrance line and even able to offering competitors for James Maddison.
Dejan Kulusevski’s inconsistent type has additionally been a fear, with Baena capable of are available and compete with the Sweden worldwide as he is able to taking part in out huge and thru the center.
Curiously, the 22-year-old has been closely linked with Aston Villa, and Unai Emery is thought to be a big fan of Baena.
