The attacking signings made this summer would add a lot of fluidity to Tottenham Hotspur’s attacking prowess
Tottenham Hotspur concluded their summer transfer window on a positive note.
Having overcome numerous rejections in the middle of the transfer window, Spurs did well eventually to strengthen new boss Thomas Frank’s squad. They kicked off the summer by signing Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso on permanent deals from Bayern Munich and RC Lens, respectively. Meanwhile, Japanese defensive prospect Kota Takai arrived from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale.
Then followed Tottenham’s first marquee signing of the summer window in the form of Mohammed Kudus, who became the first player to join from West Ham United since Scott Parker in 2011. Joao Palhinha arrived on loan from Bayern Munich to add bite and steel to the midfield unit, while Xavi Simons has been brought in to fill the void created by James Maddison’s long-term injury.
To cap off a productive window, the Lilywhites secured the signing of Randal Kolo Muani on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day.
Journo excited with Tottenham’s offensive recruits this summer
Tottenham fans saw iconic Son Heung-min depart the club after 10 years. The South Korean star joined MLS club Los Angeles FC in August in a big blow for Thomas Frank and Spurs. To add to the club’s misery, Maddison has been ruled out for the majority of the season after tearing his ACL. So, it was imperative for them to bring in new attackers.
In Tel, Kudus, Simons and Kolo Muani, Frank has got a variety of exciting attacking options at his disposal this season. Football London journalist Rob Guest gave his verdict on the attacking additions the Lilywhites made in the recently concluded transfer window. He thinks these players would bring a lot of fluidity to Tottenham’s attack and allow the gaffer to switch things when required in games.
“I think what’s exciting is the versatility when you’re looking at the front four now Kudus, Simons, Kola Muani and Richarlison as well. If we’re going to say he’s the starting striker at the moment because you can play Kolo Muani through the middle you can move Richie to the left if you wanted Simmons can play from the left,” Rob Guest said on Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham podcast.
“Kudus can play all across the four as well. It’s a lot of options there. I think that means Thomas Frank can actually switch things up during the game. Spurs can be really fluid, which could be a really good thing for the team going forward.”
Spurs have attacking talents who can torment opposition defences
Tel, Kudus, Simons and Kolo Muani are all versatile players and will provide flair, energy and verve to Tottenham’s attack.
Kudus and Tel are more comfortable playing on the wings but can operate through the middle too. Simons is a playmaker who should walk straight into the XI after the international break, replacing Pape Matar Sarr in the No.10 role. The Dutchman can also operate wide left and compensate for the club’s failure to bring in a proper left-winger.
As for Kolo Muani, he’d be expected to challenge Richarlison for the No.9 role. If required, the Frenchman possesses the attributes to thrive on the left flank, allowing Brennan Johnson to play on his natural position on the right wing. Considering the options Frank has at his disposal now, fans would be in for a lot of exciting attacking, fluid style of play this season.