SPURS CONFIRMS FINALIZING FINAL DETAILS TO COMPLETING INPORTANT £42m WHO WILL NOW BRING OUT THE BEST IN MADDISON
Last season, Tottenham Hotspur experienced what can only be described as a Premier League campaign of two distinct halves. Under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou, the team started on a high note, going unbeaten in their first ten league matches. However, by the end of the season, they found themselves in fifth place. Although securing Europa League qualification is commendable, it was a somewhat disappointing outcome given their promising start. The player who most vividly represented this decline in form was James Maddison. His performance in the latter half of the season was a shadow of his early displays. Yet, there is hope that the latest transfer target could help rejuvenate Maddison’s form.
In recent Tottenham Hotspur transfer news, reports from the Spanish-American network TUDNRadio suggest that the club is maintaining a strong interest in Feyenoord’s forward, Santiago Gimenez. According to the network, the Mexican international is “very close” to joining Spurs. Although Atlético Madrid is also keen on Gimenez, it appears we are in “crucial hours” for the player to make a decision regarding his future. While the report does not specify the transfer fee, earlier Italian reports indicated that offers around €50 million (approximately £42 million) might convince Feyenoord to sell.
Despite the significant investment and competition from Atlético, this transfer seems promising. Gimenez’s impressive performance last season, when he scored 26 goals and provided eight assists in 41 games for Feyenoord, suggests he could be an excellent addition to the squad. His goal involvement rate of one every 1.20 games is outstanding and surpasses the goal tallies of Dejan Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson. His eight assists would also place him among the top providers in Tottenham’s squad.
Gimenez’s knack for converting chances would be particularly beneficial for Maddison, whose assist numbers could soar with a clinical forward in the team. According to FBref, Maddison ranks in the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers in Europe’s top five leagues for shot-creating actions and progressive passes, the top 2% for attempted passes, and the top 7% for assists, all on a per 90-minute basis over the last year. Despite a dip in form post-injury, with only one goal and four assists in 17 league games, Maddison continued to create numerous opportunities that his teammates failed to capitalize on.
Therefore, integrating a player as proficient as Gimenez, dubbed the “Mexican machine” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, could significantly enhance Maddison’s productivity. This potential partnership could be transformative for both the club and Maddison individually, making Gimenez a highly valuable signing. Given his record last season and Maddison’s underlying statistics, this transfer could prove to be a wise and impactful investment for Tottenham Hotspur.
