Habib Diallo keen on Tottenham Hotspur switch
According to a report from beIN Sports (via GFFN h/t Football.london), Metz striker Habib Diallo, who was a target for Tottenham in January, wants to join the club in the ongoing transfer window.
The 25-year-old Diallo has been with Metz since 2013, having joined them from Generation Foot academy in Senegal. He had two loan spells with Stade Brest, before becoming a regular at the club since 2018.
Diallo led Metz’s promotion push to Ligue 1, bagging 26 goals in the second division in the 2018/19 campaign. Having helped them get promoted, the striker once again impressed in the curtailed 2019/20 season in the top-flight, scoring 12 times in 26 outings.
Tottenham had been linked with a move for the Senegalese striker in the January transfer window. The striker’s agent confirmed that an offer had been made for the forward, but a move did not materialize. (h/t Football.london)
And as per the report, Diallo is still harbouring hopes of earning a move to North London and is hoping that the club rekindle their interest in him.
It is no secret that Spurs are in the market for reinforcements to the centre-forward department. Manager Jose Mourinho has no backup option to star striker Harry Kane, now that the club has allowed Troy Parrott to join Millwall on loan.
So, bringing in a new forward should be a top priority for the club in the ongoing window. Diallo, given his recent form, would represent a decent option to the club. Moreover, his willingness to join us could also make things easier in terms of working out a deal.
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The report further adds that Metz will let Diallo leave should they receive an acceptable offer. So, it will be interesting to see if Spurs do decide to rekindle their interest in the 25-year-old.
