Tottenham need to start looking for alternative targets for the #10 role this summer
Tottenham have already shattered their own transfer record by investing heavily in several high-profile signings. The Lilywhites have made a clear statement of intent in the market while providing Roberto de Zerbi with strong backing in recent weeks. With the club determined to avoid a third successive bottom-half finish in the Premier League, the North Londoners have spent close to £240m on new additions during the ongoing transfer window.
It is crucial that Spurs recruit players capable of making an immediate impact at N17 under Roberto de Zerbi. The arrivals of Mateus Fernandes for £85m, Sandro Tonali for around £100m, and Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m have significantly strengthened the squad and made the Lilywhites a far more competitive side. The defensive and midfield rebuilds are now complete, but the focus must shift towards strengthening the attack ahead of the upcoming season.
Spurs are eager to add a new playmaker to their squad as they continue searching for ways to improve their attacking options in the coming weeks. With James Maddison only just returning from a long-term ACL injury and Dejan Kulusevski’s return date still unknown, it is vital that the Lilywhites secure an attacking midfielder capable of making a real difference under Roberto de Zerbi. Only then will the North Londoners have the quality required to compete at the top end of the Premier League table.
Tottenham face transfer setback in the race for AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche
It comes as little surprise that Tottenham are targeting an attacking midfielder capable of offering a different dimension in the final third. As a result, the Lilywhites have maintained a long-standing interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. The Frenchman has remained on the club’s radar for some time after the North Londoners missed out on signing him during the January transfer window. Spurs considered his asking price excessive at the time and ultimately decided to step away from negotiations midway through the season.
Recent reports suggested that Spurs had still requested to be kept informed about Maghnes Akliouche’s situation at AS Monaco during the ongoing summer transfer window. The Ligue 1 side are prepared to part ways with the talented attacker if they receive a suitable offer as they look to oversee a major rebuild in the coming weeks. Consequently, the Lilywhites were keen to assess whether they still had an opportunity to sign the 24-year-old, who is currently part of Didier Deschamps’ French World Cup squad.
However, the latest updates indicate that Spurs are now set to miss out on the talented attacker in the coming days. According to Nicolo Schira (via X), PSG have won the race for Maghnes Akliouche’s signature and are expected to complete the signing of the France international on a long-term contract until 2031. The 24-year-old has chosen to move to Paris as he looks to take the next step in his career and develop into a superstar under Luis Enrique’s guidance.
The time has come for the North Londoners to turn their attention towards alternative targets. It is essential that Spurs invest their money wisely and bring in a player capable of complementing James Maddison in the #10 role. The club have the financial resources to strengthen the squad in the coming weeks, but they must recruit someone who can consistently create chances through the middle, is versatile enough to operate out wide, and possesses a knack for scoring decisive goals in crucial matches.