Ange could repeat Tottenham’s Udogie masterclass in swoop for serious £21M wizard – opinion
The club has been mentioned as a potential January acquisition target for the adaptable defender. When the January transfer market reopens at the beginning of next month, Tottenham Hotspur may try to use it to boost their roster.
Ange Postecoglou might expand his team’s possibilities by entering the transfer market and bringing in one or two new players to give them a boost before the second half of the season.
Spurs are among the teams interested in acquiring versatile Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso before the beginning of next season, according to a recent report from Calcio Mercato.
The youthful defender is not someone the Italian powerhouses want to let go of. The publication did, however, assert that they could need to pay up to €25 million (£21 million) in order to be persuaded to cash in.
Postecoglou might replicate the team’s Destiny Udogie masterclass if Tottenham moves forward with a bid for the Italian gem. It is now unclear whether or not they will pursue the acquisition.
The Udogies’ season in figures
The attack-minded left-back, who cost Spurs an estimated £15 million when he bought him from Udinese last year, has drawn attention with his play so far this season.
In 15 Premier League games under Postecoglou, the 21-year-old sensation has contributed one goal, two assists, and two “big chances” generated.
In addition, he has averaged 2.63 progressive carries and 4.82 progressive passes per 90, placing him in the top 19% and top 23% of his positional peers, respectively.
With his ability to carry the ball and pass, the Tottenham dynamo, who has also achieved four tackles and interceptions combined per game, is an entertaining full-back who loves to take the football to the opponent.
Spurs might potentially make another foray into the Serie A for Cambiaso, a quality young player, and get another fantastic attacking option at full-back.
The numbers that support Spurs’ decision to sign Cambiaso
The 23-year-old wizard, who can play at right-back, left-back, or as a winger on either side, might provide the head coach depth in a variety of positions.
He played as a right wing-back for Juventus against Genoa on Friday night, and because of his flexibility, Postecoglou may utilize him in either full-back position.
Similar to Udogie, the Spurs target has made 15 league appearances for his team this season, tallying two assists and one goal.
Acclaimed as “serious” and “humble” by Milan great Mauro Tassotti, Cambiaso is in the top 12% of Serie A full-backs in terms of progressive carries (3.51) per ninety, and in the top 16% in terms of non-penalty xG and xAG (Expected Goals and Expected Assisted Goals) combined per ninety.
These numbers suggest that, when it comes to what he can do with the ball at his feet, the Juventus player may have an effect in England comparable to that of Udogie. He has the ability to contribute with goal involvements at the conclusion of his runs and can advance the ball via carries.
But Cambiaso has to work on this one area in order to become a complete full-back like the current Spurs star. He’s only made 1.2 tackles and interceptions per game.
Thus, by bringing in another exciting and gifted young full-back from Italy who can electrify Spurs supporters with his dynamic offensive performance, Postecoglou may replicate the team’s Udogie masterpiece.
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