Toby Alderweireld believes Tottenham should sign ‘this’ Nigerian star to replace the goalscoring void left by Harry Kane.
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has publicly advised his former club to pursue Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, maintaining that Spurs have lacked a true marquee goalscorer since Harry Kane’s departure.
According to updates shared by fan outlet Spurs Insight on X, the Belgian center-back believes bringing in an attacker of Osimhen’s pedigree is necessary to restore the high performance levels expected by the Tottenham faithful.
Evaluating Tottenham’s squad depth, Alderweireld highlighted that the center-forward position remains the biggest area requiring elite reinforcement. Ever since Harry Kane departed for Bayern Munich in 2023, Spurs have rotated various attacking options without fully replicating the elite goal threat that defined their success over the past decade.
Alderweireld emphasized that Osimhen’s proven track record at the highest level makes him the ideal candidate to lead Spurs’ front line. In his view, adding a natural target man with world-class goalscoring credentials would elevate the entire team dynamic and re-establish Tottenham as a top-tier contender.
Osimhen’s Profile and Potential Impact
Osimhen has consistently demonstrated elite finishing, pressing intensity, and physical dominance across top European competitions. His goalscoring exploits for Napoli and the Nigerian national team have established him as one of world football’s most potent number nines.
For Tottenham, acquiring a player of Osimhen’s stature would signal immense ambition. While Spurs currently feature attacking options such as Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, Osimhen’s arrival would provide the frontline with an elite focal point capable of deciding matches single-handedly.
Alderweireld’s endorsement comes amidst a major squad overhaul under head coach Roberto De Zerbi at Hotspur Way. With Tottenham already completing marquee additions in midfield and defense including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke, the final piece of the puzzle remains a dominant central striker.
While any potential deal for Osimhen would require a massive financial package, Alderweireld insists that such investment is required if Tottenham intend to regularly compete at the summit of the Premier League. As the transfer window progresses, Spurs officials must weigh whether to act on the club legend’s advice and test Napoli’s resolve with a formal approach.