Spurs to repeat Maddison masterclass with swoop for arrogant £42.5M Ace
Tottenham Hotspur made a significant managerial move by appointing Ange Postecoglou at the end of the 2022/23 season, following his successful tenure at Celtic.
Despite facing challenges like injuries, they currently hold the fifth position in the Premier League, striving for a Champions League spot.
| Current Premier League top six (via Sofascore) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Team | Position | Points |
| Liverpool | 1 | 45 |
| Aston Villa | 2 | 42 |
| Manchester City | 3 | 40 |
| Arsenal | 4 | 40 |
| Tottenham | 5 | 39 |
| West Ham | 6 | 34 |
In the ongoing January transfer window, Spurs secured Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig and are close to finalizing Radu Dragusin’s permanent transfer from Genoa.
The latest target on their radar is Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, scouted during a match against Manchester United on December 30th.
Gibbs-White, a proven Premier League performer, impressed with a match-winning goal for Forest, showcasing his potential as a creative midfielder.
Tottenham, aiming for a midfielder to complete their transfer objectives, could replicate their successful strategy with James Maddison by pursuing Gibbs-White.
Reviewing Maddison’s impact since joining Spurs, he has demonstrated exceptional statistics, ranking among the top 1% in progressive passes and shot-creating actions for Premier League attacking midfielders and wingers. Despite his current injury, Maddison’s performance has justified Spurs’ investment.
Considering Gibbs-White’s stats, Forest signed him for £42.5m from Wolves, and during the 2022/23 season, he contributed significantly with five goals, eight assists, and crucial chances created. His current season with Forest includes two goals, three assists, and consistent key passes, highlighting his potential impact.
| Most similar players to Maddison in 23/24 Premier League (via FBref) | |
|---|---|
| Player | Rank |
| Cole Palmer | 1 |
| Phil Foden | 2 |
| Heung-min Son | 3 |
| Mohamed Salah | 4 |
| Julian Alvarez | 5 |
Scout Antonio Mango praised Gibbs-White’s menacing presence and described his on-field style as “arrogant,” suggesting similarities with Maddison’s confidence.
Gibbs-White’s impressive stint at Sheffield United in the Championship further indicates his potential to reach Maddison’s level in terms of goals and assists.
While signing Gibbs-White poses a potential gamble, given his Premier League statistics, the 23-year-old’s room for development makes it a worthwhile prospect. If he fulfills his potential, he could emulate Maddison’s success, turning this move into a strategic success for Tottenham.
Therefore, Postecoglou could repeat his Maddison masterclass by swooping for another mercurial English playmaker from a team struggling at the bottom of the table this month.
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