Tottenham on verge to sign £150k/w forward called deadly player by Ferdinand
With the summer transfer window closing in, Tottenham Hotspur are focused on securing a £150,000-per-week forward, surpassing competition from Arsenal and Liverpool. Manager Ange Postecoglou is keen on bolstering his squad with a high-profile attacking addition before the new Premier League season kicks off.
As the transfer window deadline approaches, Spurs fans are eager to see significant progress in the club’s pursuit of a new winger or striker. Tottenham’s interest in adding another offensive player is well-documented, with notable targets including Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and Wolves winger Pedro Neto.
Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed Tottenham’s interest, stating, “There is appreciation from Spurs for Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and also for Pedro Neto.
Tottenham like Eze and Neto, and they have decided how much they want to spend in that position. There is an internal conversation, but they will bring in one more offensive player for sure.”
| Eberechi Eze’s Premier League statistics – Crystal Palace squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Appearances | 27 | 9th |
| Goals | 11 | 2nd |
| Shots Per Game | 3.1 | 1st |
| Dribbles Per Game | 2.6 | 1st |
| Key Passes Per Game | 2 | 1st |
| Match rating | 7.45 | 1st |
| via WhoScored | ||
Tottenham recently secured a season-long loan extension for Timo Werner, including an option to buy set at around £8.5 million. However, with Bryan Gil leaving and Richarlison possibly on his way out, Spurs need to add quality depth to their attacking options.
Eze and Neto command premium transfer fees, and chairman Daniel Levy is known for his frugal approach to negotiations. As an alternative to these Premier League stars, Italy international and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa has emerged as a viable target for Tottenham.
Federico Chiesa, whose contract with Juventus expires next year, could be available for around £25 million. The versatile forward scored 10 goals and provided three assists across all competitions last season. Capable of playing as a winger, second striker, or center-forward, Chiesa offers flexibility and proven quality.
According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham are currently the frontrunners to sign Chiesa, although Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested. Juventus hopes to spark a bidding war among the English clubs to maximize their return from Chiesa’s sale rather than lose him for free.
Pundit Rio Ferdinand highlighted Chiesa’s potential back in 2021, saying, “He’s a huge player and he’s been linked with a few clubs in England. I’m sure they’re thinking ‘why didn’t we get him?’. He’s just a fantastic footballer.
The intensity with which he plays, we saw in the Euros [2020], he was the main goal threat for the Italians who went on to win the tournament. It’s his pace, his drive. He’s the one who is the threat, he’s potent, he wants to run in behind.”
As Tottenham looks to finalize their transfer dealings, securing a player of Chiesa’s caliber could significantly enhance their attacking options. With competition from Arsenal and Liverpool, Spurs must act swiftly and decisively to bring the Juventus forward to North London. The potential addition of Chiesa reflects Tottenham’s ambition to compete at the highest level and strengthen their squad for the challenges ahead.
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