Tottenham need to add more depth up front during the upcoming January transfer window.
Tottenham’s misfiring attack has grabbed all the headlines in the media as of late. It is largely because of this that the Lilywhites are stranded at the bottom of the Premier League table. The North Londoners were one of the busiest clubs in Europe during the summer break, as the club aimed to undergo a major squad revamp. However, despite splashing the cash on ten new players, there still seem to be some glaring holes in the team that have not been rectified by Roberto de Zerbi.
One of the most glaring issues on the pitch is how poor Spurs have looked in the final third this season. The Lilywhites have managed to score just two goals in their opening five Premier League matches. Both goals were insignificant in the larger context, as they were mere consolation goals in the club’s 2-3 home defeat to Aston Villa last weekend. It is fair to suggest that De Zerbi’s job at N17 will be at risk if the same trend continues after the international break.
Spurs did well to bring in additional reinforcements to bolster the attack during the latter stages of the transfer window. With the arrival of Savio, Omar Marmoush, and Mykhailo Mudryk, the Lilywhites were expected to be potent in attack and score goals freely under Roberto De Zerbi. But that has not been the case this season. In fact, none of the new attackers have managed to break their goal-scoring drought in the Premier League so far, which continues to be a worrying sign for the North Londoners.
Tottenham should act fast to land Sunderland star Brian Brobbey
It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are being linked with several strikers for the upcoming transfer window. David Ornstein has recently revealed that the Lilywhites are aiming to bring in a new centre-forward who could compete with Dominic Solanke for a spot in the starting eleven for the second half of the campaign. With Richarlison expected to head for the exit doors in the coming months, signing a new #9 is one of the main priorities for the North Londoners.
Recent reports claim that former Manchester United scout Mick Brown has urged Spurs to splash the cash on Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey. The Dutchman has been the focal point of the attack at the Stadium of Light ever since he arrived from Ajax. It seems as though the talented forward is developing rapidly under Regis Le Bris. He has been one of the standout players in the Premier League this season, with his most notable performance coming against Manchester City last weekend, when he managed to score a wonderful hat-trick in his side’s 4-3 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
However, the Lilywhites might need to act fast if they are to land the 24-year-old in the coming months. As per Ekrem Konur (via X), Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are all eyeing a potential deal for Brian Brobbey in the winter transfer window. The Dutchman is one of many candidates being monitored by the big clubs, and it is believed that Sunderland might have to cash in on the player while demand for his signature is high.
Should Tottenham test Sunderland’s resolve?
Brian Brobbey seems to be a man on a mission for Sunderland this season. The Dutchman appears more focused on the pitch and has been getting into excellent goal-scoring positions. After a tough first year with the Black Cats last season, where he scored just seven league goals, the 24-year-old is now on track to surpass that tally before we reach the midway point of the season. His ruthless finishing against Man City is further proof that the player is showing early signs of development at the Stadium of Light this season.
It seems like Brian Brobbey could make a difference for Spurs if he joins the club in the coming months. He would add some much-needed depth in the final third and provide a different dynamic up front compared to Dominic Solanke. The prolific striker thrives in tight spaces, has excellent hold-up play, and likes to play as a target-man, thanks to the physical dominance he has over other players. So, there is no harm in testing Sunderland’s resolve for the Dutchman’s signature in January.
