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Tottenham Hotspur is gearing up to place an official bid for a £24 million forward in the upcoming days, as head coach Ange Postecoglou aims to bolster his attacking lineup.
The North London club is reportedly seeking to reinforce both their wing and striker positions, potentially to cover the impending departure of star forward Harry Kane. Chairman Daniel Levy, alongside technical director Johan Lange and the broader recruitment team, have been busy identifying viable targets.
According to Sky Sports, RB Leipzig’s versatile star Lois Openda has caught the eye of Spurs as they look to enhance their attacking options. Other notable names under consideration include Lille’s striker Jonathan David and Wolverhampton Wanderers’ winger Pedro Neto. In addition, Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze remains a prominent target, with some media outlets suggesting that Levy is prepared to meet his £60 million release clause.
Last season, Tottenham heavily relied on Son Heung-min and Richarlison, who collectively amassed 29 goals and 14 assists across all competitions during Postecoglou’s inaugural campaign. However, rumors suggest that Spurs might entertain offers for Richarlison despite his impressive form in the 2023/2024 season. The Brazilian forward, who joined from Everton for approximately £60 million two summers ago, is reportedly drawing interest from Saudi Arabia.
With the futures of Richarlison, Bryan Gil, and Manor Solomon in flux, the urgency to secure an additional forward option has intensified, notwithstanding Spurs’ loan extension for Timo Werner.
Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük reports that one player catching the attention at Tottenham is Galatasaray’s Baris Yilmaz. The 24-year-old winger had an impressive season, netting seven goals and providing 12 assists across 55 appearances in all competitions. Yilmaz also started every game for Turkey during their Euro 2024 campaign, demonstrating his versatility by playing on both wings and occasionally as a center-forward.
His performances have evidently impressed Tottenham officials, prompting Küçük to reveal that the club is poised to make an “official” offer for Yilmaz “in the coming days.” The competition for Yilmaz’s signature is fierce, with Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United also preparing a bid to bring him to Old Trafford. Despite the hefty price tags of other targets like Eze and Neto, Yilmaz’s relatively modest £24 million valuation makes him an attractive prospect for Tottenham’s recruitment strategy.
As the transfer window progresses, Tottenham’s maneuvers in the market will be pivotal in shaping their squad for the new season. The addition of a player like Yilmaz could provide the necessary depth and versatility to Postecoglou’s attacking options, potentially setting the stage for a successful campaign ahead.