Spurs eyeing dream £60m Son replacement who’s “tailor-made for a big team”

The summer season switch window is right here, and Tottenham Hotspur must get transferring.

The North Londoners could have damaged their title drought within the Europa League, nevertheless it can’t be forgotten simply how diabolically poor they have been within the Premier League.

So, to make sure issues enhance subsequent season, Daniel Levy and Co want to supply Ange Postecoglou – or whoever takes his job – with the precise gamers.

Happily, latest experiences have linked the Lilywhites with somebody who’d be the best alternative, Son Heung-min, who could also be on the way in which out.

Tottenham switch information

Again in January of this yr, Tottenham introduced that they’d prolonged Son’s contract for an additional yr, and whereas it appeared like he’d fulfil that further season, issues have modified.

On Tuesday afternoon, Sam Wallace of the Telegraph revealed that the North Londoners captain, who has been on the membership since 2015, could possibly be ‘one other high-profile departure this summer season.’

He explains that, with curiosity from the Saudi Professional League, there’s a actual probability for the membership to fetch an honest charge for the South Korean ace and that, following the membership’s victory in Bilbao, he’d be happening a excessive and as an undisputed legend.

Whereas promoting the 32-year-old may not be a preferred thought with all followers, it would clarify the membership’s curiosity in Antoine Semenyo.

Sure, in line with a latest report from transfers knowledgeable Dean Jones, Spurs are one in all a number of golf equipment within the image for the Bournemouth star this summer season.

Jones doesn’t point out how a lot the worldwide may cost a little, however a narrative from earlier this week that additionally linked Manchester United with the 25-year-old claimed that the Cherries may demand round £60m for his or her dynamic attacker.

It could possibly be a sophisticated and expensive switch to recover from the road, however given Semenyo’s potential and potential, it is one price combating for, particularly as he’d be an amazing alternative for Son.

Why Spurs ought to signal Semenyo

Whereas it will signify a major funding, there are just a few the explanation why Spurs needs to be going out to signal Semenmyo this summer season, beginning along with his output this season.

Regardless of enjoying for a midtable aspect, the Ghanaian worldwide managed to rack up a reasonably spectacular haul of 13 targets and 7 assists in 42 appearances, totalling 3562 minutes.

In different phrases, the previous Bristol Metropolis gem averaged a purpose involvement each 2.1 video games, or 178.1 minutes this season.

On high of that, the Chelsea-born “monster,” as dubbed by analyst Ben Mattinson, is extremely versatile, and whereas he could be a superb alternative for Son on the left, he is ambipedal and simply as snug enjoying off the precise and even up high, which might give whoever is within the dugout subsequent season, extra tactical choices.

Lastly, the dynamic attacker, who Mattinson claims “is tailored for a giant crew”, has some spectacular underlying numbers to his title, numbers which present he additionally places an actual shift in with regards to his defensive duties.

In response to FBref, he sits within the high 3% of attacking midfielders and wingers within the Premier League for blocks, the highest 4% for passes blocked, the highest 5% for whole photographs, the highest 8% for aerial duels received, the highest 10% for shot-creating actions from take-ons and photographs, the highest 12% for profitable take-ons proportion and extra, all per 90.

In the end, whereas it’s some huge cash, Spurs could be sensible to signal Semenyo this summer season as he wouldn’t solely add some actual high quality to the squad in his personal proper, however he’d even be a great alternative for Son.