Tottenham: Journalist drops ‘exciting’ claim involving Richarlison and Toney
Tottenham Hotspur will now have to find a solution without Harry Kane this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur have to adapt to life without Harry Kane, and journalist Paul Brown has made an interesting claim about Richarlison and Ivan Toney, while speaking to GIVEMESPORT.
Whether they find a solution internally or look to bring in a new striker remains to be seen, but Toney could be an option.
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Kane completed his move to Bayern Munich earlier this month, leaving Ange Postecoglou’s side significantly weaker considering the impact he’s made in a Spurs shirt.
The England international scored 280 goals in 435 games whilst also providing 64 assists for the north London club, as per Transfermarkt.
In Spurs’ opening Premier League game against Brentford, Postecoglou opted to give Richarlison a start through the middle, but the Brazilian has struggled during his time at Hotspur Way.
Even with Kane, the capital club finished outside the European places last season, so it could be difficult for them to climb the table without him in their side.
Signing a high-profile striker to replace Kane could be the plan for Spurs, and according to The Athletic, a move for Brentford striker Toney has been discussed internally.
However, Toney is currently serving an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules, ruling him out until January.
Now, journalist Brown has discussed the prospect of Toney making a move to Spurs during the summer transfer window.
What has Brown said about Tottenham and Toney?
Brown has suggested that bringing in Toney to compete with Richarlison or even play up top with the former Everton man could be exciting for Spurs.
However, the journalist adds that there are question marks regarding whether Toney, who is valued at around £30m by Transfermarkt, will be fit and ready to return to action and have an immediate impact in January.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “If he was to come back the same player he was before the ban, it would be a good bit of business for Spurs. There is just that uncertainty about whether he will still be the same player.
“Will it have affected him mentally? How fit will he be from not playing very much? Will it take him time to get back up to speed? There are a lot of question marks there to ask about Toney.
“In theory, it could be a really interesting signing for Spurs and I think Toney and Richarlison competing with each other or even playing alongside each other at times would be quite exciting potentially for Spurs.”
Who else could Tottenham sign up front?
According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Spurs have already started talks to sign Gent striker Gift Orban.
The Nigerian forward has scored 44 goals in 49 senior appearances for the Belgian club.
Reports in Italy have also claimed that Spurs could make a surprise move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun.
You’d imagine the Gunners would need a lot of convincing to allow one of their young players to make the short trip across north London to join their rivals.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou will be keen to draft in a striker to replace Harry Kane in north London.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to strengthen his forward line and fill the void left by Harry Kane and could turn to one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers to succeed the England international, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
What’s the latest Tottenham Hotspur transfer news?
Enjoying a fruitful summer, Lilywhites boss Postecoglou has added Ashley Phillips, James Maddison, Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Alejo Veliz and Manor Solomon, as per Transfermarkt.
Nevertheless, losing talisman Kane to Bayern Munich has left a bitter taste in the mouth for Spurs in the infancy of Postecoglou’s project being designed in N17 and a replacement figure will be needed to enthuse a fan base who want to see major progress on the field.
According to 90min, Tottenham have failed in an inquiry to Brighton & Hove Albion surrounding Irish youngster Evan Ferguson, who has already notched 11 goals in 30 senior matches on the South Coast.
The same outlet claim that talks between Tottenham and Gent have taken place regarding the availability of Nigerian striker Gift Orban amid speculation surrounding his immediate future in Belgium.
Football Insider indicate that Spurs’ scouts have been ‘blown away’ by Orban’s exploits at Gent and feel that he has ‘huge potential’ to succeed in the Premier League.
Across his entire career, Orban has netted 44 goals and laid on nine assists in 50 appearances across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, transfer guru Romano confirmed that Orban is a name that is ‘on the list’ of attacking targets that Postecoglou is considering this summer.
Romano stated: “So, Gift Orban is a player that they have on the list, for sure. They like and appreciate him, they have been scouting him for a long time so, for sure, he’s a player on the list. And the player is really keen on a Premier League move so that could be positive for Tottenham Hotspur.”
Who else could Tottenham Hotspur sign and who could leave the club?
Speaking to Betfair via Football London, former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov has signalled that his old side should look to Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku as a surprise replacement for Kane.
The 42-year-old stated: “I heard that Romelu Lukaku was a potential candidate. He’s an interesting option. If the problems he’s been having at former clubs are resolved, then why not? He’s underrated. He can score goals wherever he goes. He has to play because, if he doesn’t, then he won’t be happy and there will be problems for Spurs.”
According to The Independent, Nottingham Forest have set a £40 million price tag for Wales international Brennan Johnson amid interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and Brentford.
On the contrary, Tottenham fringe defender Djed Spence could depart the club on loan and it is believed that both Crystal Palace and Southampton are keen on the 23-year-old, according to Football League World.
Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco are willing to offer Colombian central defender Davinson Sanchez an escape route away from Tottenham and will consider making an offer in the coming days, as per Foot Marcato.
