Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing hard to sign a “spectacular” forward, and they are willing to make a club-record bid to ensure they get a deal done.
Spurs determined to sign new forward after Newcastle defeat
Tottenham’s poor form continued on Tuesday night, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat at home against Newcastle United, and Thomas Frank has now been relieved of his duties, with the north Londoners now just five points above the Premier League relegation zone.
Having averaged just 1.29 points per match since replacing Ange Postecoglou in the dugout, it is no wonder ENIC have decided to dismiss the Dane.
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The details behind the move have been revealed.
That said, with Spurs finishing in 17th place under the helm of Ange last season, the blame cannot lie solely with the manager, and there may have to be wholesale changes to the squad in the summer transfer window.
ENIC may have to splash the cash at the end of the season, and according to a report from Spain, they are willing to do so, with a club-record bid of €100m (£87m) being prepared to sign Real Madrid’s Endrick, who is currently on loan at Lyon.
Tottenham are pushing hard to sign the Brazilian, and there are signs that a deal could be possible, with the Spanish side said to be open to offers.
Talks could be stepped up in the coming weeks, with the north Londoners looking to get a deal done before other top clubs join the race, which is feasible, given the level of the forward’s performances since joining Lyon on loan…
“Spectacular” Endrick could be fantastic long-term signing
At just 19-years-old, the youngster has found it difficult to force his way into first-team contention at Real Madrid, but he has really kicked on since moving to France, chipping in with five goals and one assist in his first six appearances for Lyon.
Described as “spectacular” by former manager Carlo Ancelotti, the teenager was particularly impressive in a 5-2 victory against Metz at the end of last month, scoring a hat-trick and making a number of other important contributions.
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Endrick’s key stats vs Lyon |
Number completed |
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Shots on target |
6 |
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Duels (won) |
7 (6) |
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Penalties won |
1 |
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Long balls (accurate) |
3 (2) |
As such, Tottenham should continue to monitor Endrick’s performances between now and the end of the season, and if he continues to perform at his current level, it could be worth smashing their existing transfer record.
That said, with Spurs struggling, it could be difficult to attract the starlet, and the other Real Madrid player on their shortlist…
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He’s being offered out to various clubs by his camp.
