Tottenham are hoping to bring in a new striker to compete with Dominic Solanke.
Tottenham are hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League under Igor Tudor. The Lilywhites have managed just two wins in their last 18 league matches, leaving the club stranded in the bottom half of the table. They are now only four points above the relegation zone and face the real prospect of dropping into the second division if results do not improve in the coming months.
It is crucial for the North Londoners to secure their top-flight status before the final stretch of the season in April. Only then will the club be able to plan for the future and begin targeting players who could strengthen the squad for next season. Spurs need to bring in a new striker who can compete with Dominic Solanke up front and keep the England international under constant pressure.
Solanke has done well to re-establish himself for the Lilywhites since returning from an ankle injury. However, it is evident that Spurs are lacking firepower in the final third and need to sign a player versatile enough to operate on either flank or through the middle. Adding a different dimension to the attack and reinforcing the squad significantly will be essential if the club aim to compete at the top end of the league table next season.
Tottenham face competition to land Al-Hilal star Darwin Nunez in the summer
It comes as no surprise that Tottenham’s priority in the summer will be to sign a new striker. With Randal Kolo Muani set to return to PSG at the end of his loan spell and Richarlison tipped to head for the exit doors, bringing in a centre-forward capable of competing with Dominic Solanke will be seen as a key objective for the Lilywhites.
Recent reports have linked Spurs with Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez. The Uruguay international has fallen down the pecking order at his club following the signing of Karim Benzema in the January transfer window. Nunez has been left out of Al-Hilal’s Saudi Pro-League squad for the remainder of the season due to the foreign player quota, indicating that he is not part of their long-term plans. As a result, the 26-year-old is keen on a return to the Premier League in the summer in an attempt to revive his career.
Spurs, however, may face stiff competition if they hope to secure Darwin Nunez in the coming months. As per Ekrem Konur (via X), Newcastle United, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus are all interested in his services as they look to strengthen their attacking options for next season. Each of these clubs is willing to offer him regular playing time and meet his salary demands, which could prove to be a major obstacle for the Lilywhites if they delay making a concrete move.
Is Darwin Nunez worth the hustle for Tottenham?
Missing out on Darwin Nunez could ultimately benefit Tottenham in the long term. While the Uruguay international has Premier League experience from his time at Liverpool, his inconsistency makes him a risky option for a team looking to rebuild and compete at the top end of the table. He has often struggled with his finishing and has missed several clear opportunities despite getting into promising goal-scoring positions.
His salary demands may also be difficult to justify. The 26-year-old is reportedly earning £400,000-a-week at Al-Hilal, and even if he agrees to a pay cut, Spurs may still have to disrupt their wage structure to accommodate him. There are more reliable and financially viable options available in the market that the Lilywhites could pursue instead of prioritising a move for the Uruguay international.