Tottenham have a big rebuilding job in the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur head into the summer transfer window fully aware that bolstering their attacking unit is among the priorities after an awful season that leaves them 18th in the table.
It is clear that a major overhaul at Hotspur Way is inevitable, regardless of how the season ends for Roberto De Zerbi’s side. A lack of end product has significantly hurt Tottenham, and the extensive injury list has only made matters worse. Mohammed Kudus has suffered a setback on his return from injury and is set to undergo groin injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
De Zerbi had Kudus as “key player in his head”, but he will not be able to use him in the final seven games of the season. Not to forget, Spurs are already depleted when it comes to wide options. Brennan Johnson was sold to Crystal Palace in January, while Wilson Odobert suffered an ACL injury a month later. Considering the problems in the wide department, it looks like the club chiefs have identified a player to strengthen the area of the pitch.
Tottenham among admirers of Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh
According to a report from The Daily Mail, Tottenham are admirers of Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh. Arsenal have been tracking the 21-year-old too, while Liverpool could consider him if Arne Slot remains in the job.
One of the exciting young wingers in the Premier League, Yankuba Minteh, has performed well at Brighton since joining from Newcastle United in 2024. The Gambian international has had an inconsistent campaign at the Amex Stadium, yet he has six goal contributions in 27 Premier League outings.
From Tottenham’s perspective, a player of Minteh’s quality would add a lot of value to the squad. Spurs have struggled to break down compact and well-drilled defences for the major part of the season. Apart from Kudus, the team has lacked a dynamic winger who thrives in 1v1 scenarios, capable of creating problems in tight spaces with pace and flair. This is perhaps a profile that the Hotspur Way bosses are targeting this summer, and Minteh has emerged as a target.
With his rapid pace, tenacity and pressing, Minteh is capable of destabilising low blocks. He combines directness with unpredictability and flair to cause problems for the defenders. The Gambian’s ability to stretch defences vertically and take on the full-backs continuously is something the current Tottenham squad lacks.
At 21, he is a rough diamond, and work needs to be done on several aspects of his game. We believe De Zerbi could be the right manager to unlock Minteh’s true potential. Firstly, Spurs need to stay in the Premier League to persuade Minteh to join De Zerbi’s forces. Even if we do, negotiating with Brighton for the African talent would be a task.