Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly kept aside “big funds” for the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to purchase a new striker, according to Football Insider.
There is a belief that the Lilywhites are laying the groundwork for bringing in a marquee striker in the summer, which will be about a year after Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich. The England international left Spurs last summer in a deal that could be worth up to €120 million ($131 million), and there haven’t been any replacements incoming at N17 yet.
Ange Postecoglou has ensured Tottenham progress on the field irrespective of losing Harry Kane, though the Australian gaffer is keen to boost his arsenal going forward.
Skipper Heung-min Son has been playing centrally for most of the ongoing campaign and has recorded a splendid tally of 15 goals alongside eight assists in 28 games across all competitions. Tottenham have also brought in German striker Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig in the January transfer window, who has been successful operating from the left flank.
Why should Tottenham not put all eggs in one basket
While signing a marquee forward is necessary, Tottenham have to ensure they don’t overrely on his services. Previously, during the Harry Kane era, while it reaped massive dividends, it got difficult for Tottenham when the England international was not on the pitch. The struggles without Kane, at times, proved to be a difference in critical fixtures. While there also is a possibility that a new striker will need time to settle into the life in the Premier League.
This by no means implies that Spurs should not sign a big-money marquee striker who scores goals left, right, and center. Daniel Levy & Co. needs to ensure that the club doesn’t struggle to have a whiff at the goal when that striker is missing through injury, suspension, or suspension or whatsoever.
The Whites from North London have an option to sign Timo Werner on a permanent transfer in a £15 million bargain deal this summer. The former Chelsea striker has done well since moving to North London and could be a cheap option to ensure that the club has a dependable back-up in place for the big-money striker.
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Werner’s versatility also means that Tottenham can cover multiple positions with a single player, something that all the big teams contending for the title have in their weaponry.
