Tottenham are hoping to attract top players in the summer for next season
Tottenham are looking to make amends in the Premier League and secure their top-flight status before it is too late. The Lilywhites now have a new manager at the helm after the club decided to part ways with Thomas Frank earlier last week. With Igor Tudor coming into the fray, it remains to be seen how well the North Londoners perform in the coming months as they aim to finish the campaign in a respectable position.
It is important for Spurs to end the season on a high if they are to attract top talent in the summer. The Lilywhites failed to make a significant impact in the January window despite making false promises to fans about being willing to splash the cash on new faces. As a result, all eyes will now be on the North Londoners to be proactive in the upcoming transfer window and ensure they strengthen their squad ahead of next season.
There are several glaring issues within the team that need to be addressed in the coming months. Chief among them is the need for a competent centre-forward who can compete with Dominic Solanke for a place in the starting eleven. Spurs desperately need a striker with a keen eye for goal and the ability to get into dangerous scoring positions during matches. Signing a new forward has become a necessity for a team looking to restore its pride.
Tottenham could end up signing Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney in the summer
It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are keen to bring in reinforcements in the summer. The Lilywhites urgently need to solve their attacking problems by signing a new striker. With Richarlison facing an uncertain future at N17, it is vital for the North Londoners to bring in a replacement who can fill his role and make a stronger impact under a new permanent manager.
Recent reports have strongly linked Spurs with Al-Ahli star Ivan Toney. The England international was expected to move to N17 in the winter, but the transfer failed to materialise for various reasons. It was claimed that the 29-year-old wanted to remain in contention for Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad, and for that reason, he was willing to return to the Premier League for the second half of the campaign.
Now, it appears that the prolific striker is keeping his options open for the summer as he faces an uncertain future in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to Sky Sports, Toney who had an impressive 47 G/A during his time in the EPL, said:
“Never say never. I have goals I want to achieve here first, the club have signed me for a long period of time. I want to repay them and bring trophies. In football and life, you never know what’s around the corner. Who knows what the next step is?”
Toney has left the door open for a potential summer move and could still find himself switching to Tottenham if the right opportunity presents itself. The England international insists that he still has plenty to offer while playing for Al-Ahli, but admits that anything can happen in football and that a return to the Premier League remains a possibility at the right stage of his career.
Signing a player of Toney’s calibre would undoubtedly strengthen Spurs’ attack. However, it should be noted that his wage demands would likely force the Lilywhites to break their salary structure, meaning they would have to overpay for a player who may already be approaching the latter stages of his peak years. As a result, all eyes will be on the North Londoners as they decide whether to pursue a move for the Englishman in the coming months.