Tottenham are hoping to add more firepower up front before the start of the new season
Tottenham did well to act quickly in the transfer window and bring in players who could make an instant impact at N17. The Lilywhites recruited well and were keen to back Roberto de Zerbi in the transfer market. As a result, the North Londoners ended up as the Premier League’s top-spending team this summer, highlighting their willingness to invest heavily in players who could make a genuine difference on the pitch in the coming months.
However, it is also important to note that despite spending heavily on new players, the club has still not managed to bring in any attacking reinforcements this summer. The fans are growing concerned that Spurs are sleepwalking through the business end of the transfer window. From an outside perspective, there is also a growing belief that the Lilywhites are struggling to negotiate deals for some of their key attacking targets this summer.
There is an urgent need to bring in a new attacker who could provide a different dynamic in the final third. With Richarlison linked with Everton and Dominic Solanke struggling to stay fit consistently, it is important that Spurs sign someone who could lead the line under Roberto de Zerbi and provide competition for the current strikers during the upcoming campaign. Only then will the North Londoners be able to go toe-to-toe with their rivals in the Premier League.
Tottenham keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta
It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are looking to add more firepower to their attack before the transfer window shuts. The Lilywhites surely cannot rely on an injury-prone Dominic Solanke, who suffered yet another ankle injury earlier last week. And with Richarlison potentially heading to Everton in the coming weeks, it is important that the North Londoners bring in a player who could make an instant impact up front at N17 under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance.
Spurs were heavily linked with Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta during the January transfer window. With Richarlison picking up a hamstring injury midway through the season, the Lilywhites were keen on luring the Frenchman to N17 on a long-term deal. It was reported that the 29-year-old was also keen to join the North London club, with Oliver Glasner giving the green light for his departure if the right offer came in. However, for one reason or another, the deal did not materialise in the end.
Now, however, Spurs are once again willing to fight for the prolific striker’s signature during the ongoing transfer window. As per Szyexcl (via X), the Lilywhites are keeping tabs on the Frenchman as they continue to search for a long-term replacement for Richarlison. A potential deal could be there to be done if the North Londoners are keen on landing the 29-year-old before the transfer window shuts. The only stumbling block could potentially be the asking price that Palace would demand for their star forward.
The right fit for Tottenham?
Tottenham need to sign someone who could share the goalscoring burden with Dominic Solanke this season. Bringing in Jean-Philippe Mateta on a short-term deal would not be a bad idea. The Frenchman has made history with Crystal Palace, helping the Eagles win three domestic trophies in the last two years. He is a big-game player and likes to make his mark when the going gets tough.
Known for his link-up play and ability to run between the channels, Mateta could end up adding a different dynamic alongside Solanke in the final third. However, it is worth noting that the prolific striker just turned 29 in June. He does not have many years left at the top level, and there is a strong chance that we may have already seen his peak years in the Premier League. So, Spurs should tread carefully if they are serious about landing the Frenchman.
