Tottenham are anything but on the defensive after another near-relegation from the Premier League. Roberto de Zerbi is well established as the new coach, with a “survival campaign” with the club at the end of last season. There is little doubt about the commitment and ambition of the former successful coach at Brighton. This makes stars want to go to Tottenham this summer. Now it is reported that a spectacular signing will be the “icing on the cake” in the transfer market for Spurs.
Victor Osimhen was considered one of the world’s best strikers in a Napoli shirt. The Nigerian international striker has extreme skills in front of the opponents’ goal. Although there has been a “tapering” to Turkish football, Osimhen is in his prime (27) and is considered one of the best. 59 goals in 74 games in the Galatasaray shirt says a lot.
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Several Premier League clubs have tried to get Osimhen to the ball island, where Chelsea were the closest. Now it is Tottenham who will take advantage of the situation, where they can secure a real X-factor in attack for a “decent” price.
According to Caughtoffside’s sources , Spurs have sent a test bid of up to £55 million, with the Gala management expecting £65 million.
Tottenham are nowhere near having filled one of Harry Kane’s boots after his exit in 2023. Richarlison has not brought continuity and is uncertain this summer, while Dominic Solanke has not quite solved his problems in his goals.
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Osimhen represents an explosive, “aggressive” number 9, which gives De Zerbi a natural point at the top for his possession system.
Tottenham have received sporting approval to start formal negotiations, and believe that personal terms will not create a major obstacle, the sources report.
Osimhen finished last season for Gala with 41 goals and 10 assists in 52 games, De Zerbi sees the 27-year-old as a “transformative signing.”
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