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Tottenham are aiming to strengthen their attack even further this winter, targeting another Premier League-proven signing in Kevin Schade.
Tottenham Hotspur are still searching for balance in attack despite significant summer transfer window investment.
A £394 million outlay on ten players hasn’t turned the Lilywhites’ fortunes around, with the club sitting 19th in the Premier League table.
Incomings
Andrew Robertson Free
Marcos Senesi Free
Martin Dubravka Free
Jan Paul van Hecke £52m
Mateus Fernandes £85m
Sandro Tonali £100m
Savinho £85m
Omar Marmoush £60m
Tosin Adarabioyo £12m
Mykhailo Mudryk Loan
Total spent £394m
Outgoings
Luka Vuskovic £50m
Will Lankshear £20m
Radu Dragusin £21m
Alejo Veliz £7.7m
Alfie Devine £6m
Tynan Thompson £8m
Manor Solomon £7m
Cristian Romero £34.1m
Ashley Phillips £20m
Djed Spence £30m
Kevin Danso £25m
Pape Matar Sarr £25.6m
Total received £254.8m
Tottenham’s net spend £139.2m
Adding to their woes are their struggles in front of goal. Spurs have managed just three goals all season – the lowest tally of any side in the division.
Tottenham target Kevin Schade
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Tottenham eye Brentford’s Kevin Schade
The inclusion of Manchester City pair Omar Marmoush and Savio has done little to improve Spurs’ attacking output. Now, according to TeamTalk, Tottenham have set their sights on another Premier League winger.
It is understood that Brentford’s Kevin Schade is on the radar ahead of the winter transfer window, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to strengthen his forward line.
Schade has made an impressive start to life in the Premier League this season, scoring three goals – as many as the entire Spurs squad combined.
Appearances 6
Shots 13
Shots on Target 7
Goals 3
Key Passes 3
Pass Accuracy (%) 64.00
Successful Dribbles 4
His rise has been notable, even earning the 24-year-old a call-up to the German national side under Jurgen Klopp.
Arsenal and Liverpool join race for Schade
Tottenham are not alone in monitoring Schade. Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on the German winger.
Reports suggest that any January move would cost more than £60 million, with Brentford determined not to let him go easily. The Bees are keen to extend Schade’s contract beyond its current 2028 expiry, which would allow them to demand an even higher fee.
Spurs do have cover out wide, with Mathys Tel, Mykhailo Mudryk, Savio and Xavi Simons all capable of playing in wide roles. Signing Schade could hinder the development of some of these players.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will follow up on their interest.