Tottenham might struggle to keep hold of their players should they get relegated.
Tottenham Hotspur have adopted a transfer policy where the Lilywhites strive to bring highly regarded young players to N17. This was a strategy highly backed by Daniel Levy in the couple of years before he called curtains to his time at Hotspur Way.
This policy has continued at Tottenham, and we could see that with the efforts that the Premier League heavyweights continue to put into scouting young talents from around the globe.
We have seen the Lilywhites tracking emerging South American talents and pushing for your guys’ European prospects of late. And this just shows how Spurs are increasingly positioning themselves as a development club where they sign young players and develop them into their potential within the corridors at Hotspur Way.
That could be seen in the Lilywhites’ recent links to sign Ian Subiabre from River Plate.
Tottenham express interest in Frankfurt sensation
And they are about to do the same with another young talent as Spurs look to sign Niko Ilicevic. And much like Subiabre, he is a talent that is attracting from around Europe.
Niko has been progressing through the ranks in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt, where despite his budding age, he has been jumping levels (most recently from U17 to Under 19). And this progress has got scouts from around Europe watching closely, with the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle United also having established interest alongside Tottenham. Alongside the Premier League trio, even the likes of Real Madrid and AC Milan are among interested suitors. (h/t Bild as relayed by Sport Witness)
Brexit may prevent Niko Ilicevic transfer
But even if Tottenham wants to sign him and they are able to convince him and his family of a possible transfer, the Lilywhites would not be able to bring him to North London any time soon, given that Brexit regulations prevent players of his age from moving to the UK until they turn 18.
If we put that in Ilicevic’s case, it means he cannot move to the English shores until October 2028.
So for any deal to conclude, it would require a very long-term plan from Tottenham, where they not only place a structure for his progress but also show patience for his development. And that is something which is difficult to find in modern football, where everything is urgent, especially when a club is currently fighting at the wrong end of the table.
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