Tottenham Hotspur are heavily linked with a move for Ademola Lookman
As we approach the business-end of the transfer window, there are still some issues that need to be sorted out by Tottenham. The Lilywhites remain active in the market as they look to grab the opportunity of bolstering their squad for this season. The North London club are looking to add more depth on the left-flank as Thomas Frank prepares to compete hard on all four fronts.
Thomas Frank has been forced to play Brennan Johnson on the left-flank for the first few games of the new season due to lack of quality on that side. The Welshman usually thrives on the right side, but has been utilised on the left-wing as the Lilywhites lack depth in the attacking front.
We all know that Thomas Frank relies heavily on his wide players to create chances and get into goal-scoring opportunities. So, it is important for Daniel Levy to bring in an upgrade on Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson if the Lilywhites want to go deep in all the competitions. The Lilywhites must make sure that the new player suits Thomas Frank’s setup and makes an instant impact on the pitch.
Tottenham are trying hard to land Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman
It was reported earlier that Tottenham are keeping tabs on Atalanta star Ademola Lookman for a potential transfer before the window shuts. The Nigeria international has already made it clear that he wants to leave the Serie A outfit and move to pastures new for this season. This has come into Daniel Levy’s attention as he looks to bring the prolific attacker to N17.
Now, Spurs have received a massive boost in their efforts to land the Atalanta star. As per TBR Football, Lookman is keen to move to Tottenham in the coming hours, and the 27-year-old is ready to fly to London to seal the deal as well. However, the Lilywhites face competition from Bayern Munich for his signature. The report also states that Atalanta are willing to part ways with the player for around £43m.
It remains to be seen how Daniel Levy decides to proceed with the deal. Signing a player of Ademola Lookman’s calibre would certainly elevate the quality of the attack. The Nigeria international already has an amazing range of goals under his belt, and his versatility to play anywhere in the frontline is something that will surely come in handy.
Lookman tends to link-up well with the striker, and he thrives in transitions due to his explosive pace. Not only that, but the forward also prefers to play as an inverted winger, giving him the license to get into goal-scoring opportunities and on the end of crosses from the right. This is exactly the type of profile Thomas Frank is looking at for the left-flank.