Tottenham must look to try and sign Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins this summer
After seeing Richarlison’s form in recent days, Tottenham fans are wondering if Daniel Levy is still active in the transfer market for a new striker. The Brazil international’s brilliant performance against Burnley was a reminder that the prolific striker still has some magic left in his boots. The 28-year-old also managed to grab two sublime goals to prove that he is ready to turn a new leaf at N17.
Now, all eyes will be on Daniel Levy and Co. as they try and make decision about getting a new #9 in. The burst of form that Richarlison has shown should not mean that the Lilywhites cannot sign a new striker. The Brazil international is quite injury prone, and lacks consistency when it comes to making an impact on the pitch.
Not only that, but the ex-Everton star was linked with a summer exit just a few weeks back as he struggled to keep his place in the starting eleven throughout last season. So, bringing a new forward in will only benefit the club and give Thomas Frank the best chance to succeed at N17.
Should Tottenham test the waters for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins?
It is fair to say that the market is saturated at this point if a club is looking to sign a new striker. There are not a lot of good options that could elevate the quality of the forward line for Tottenham. And Daniel Levy has also taken notice of that whilst ensuring that the Lilywhites will not a new forward just for the sake of it.
However, there is a good opportunity to bring in a prolific forward that might just be available to sign during the last few days of the transfer window. As per TBR Football, Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins is all ready to depart Villa Park in the coming days if the Birmingham-based club can find a way to land Nicolas Jackson for this season.
But Spurs will have to fend off competition to land the England international in the summer. The report also states that Newcastle United are keen to sign Watkins as well, and the Magpies are considering bidding for the 29-year-old in the coming days. So, Daniel Levy will need to act quick if the North London club turn their head towards the prolific striker before the window shuts.
Will Ollie Watkins fit in at Tottenham under Thomas Frank?
Ollie Watkins has taken the Premier League by storm in recent seasons whilst playing for Aston Villa. The England international has led the attacking line brilliantly under Unai Emery, and has ensured his place in the England national team setup. Not only that, but Watkins’ ability to find the back of the net from anywhere has made one of the most dangerous strikers in the league.
So, is he a good fit at N17? 100%. The 29-year-old’s career is peaking at the right time, and Spurs will do a great job by landing him while he is in red-hot form. Watkins tends to come deep to receive the ball and lure the defenders with him, creating space behind for the wingers to attack. The England international also has good positional awareness in the box and always gets on the end of crosses or cutbacks.
The 29-year-old also thrives in transitions, where he ensures that he is utilising the space efficiently. However, the Aston Villa striker is not quick enough to run past defenders and also tends to struggle while controlling the ball in close approximates. But there is no doubt that he will a brilliant signing considering all factors.
As per Sofascore, Watkins has managed to register 87 goals and 40 assists in just 224 appearances for the Villans. The numbers speak for themselves and Spurs will have a prolific goal-scorer in their ranks if they put their name in the hat for his signature.