Ange Postecoglou, the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, has encouragement to bring in more players next month.
Director Daniel Levy of Tottenham Hotspur is eager to ‘support Ange Postecoglou’ by authorizing signings at Hotspur Way, and Sky Sports writer Dharmesh Sheth has explained to GIVEMESPORT why Tottenham Hotspur “may be the busiest” Premier League team during the January transfer window.
The Greek-Australian tactician, who won five titles with Scottish Premiership powerhouse Celtic, was lured to Spurs during the summer, heralding in a new era. Spurs had substantial financial resources following Harry Kane’s £100 million move to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
Prior to the September 1 deadline, more than £200 million was spent on reinforcements; however, Postecoglou will have another chance to blow the budget when the winter transfer window opens for business at the beginning of the year.
Tottenham eyeing Vermeeren and defenders
According to The Sun, Tottenham has set their eyes on winning the race for Arthur Vermeeren, a midfielder for Royal Antwerp, by agreeing to a £25 million deal. Vermeeren impressed scouts on their visit to observe him play before the holiday season.
According to the source, Tottenham was not alone in their pursuit of the 18-year-old Belgium international, who has made 31 appearances this season and contributed eight goals, as he also has fans in Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona.
However, Vermeeren is not Postecoglou’s only objective; as the transfer window approaches, it is said that Tottenham is keen to sign Genoa defender Radu Dragusin, even if his asking price is £26 million.
Dharmesh Sheth update – Tottenham’s transfer plans
Sheth are expected to be busy in the quickly approaching January transfer window as Levy knows he must give Postecoglou a substantial budget due to a number of important players being unavailable in the coming weeks.
According to the Sky Sports writer, Spurs will have few choices in the early months of 2024 as Heung-min Son, Yves Bissouma, and Pape Matar Sarr join current absentees Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, and Rodrigo Bentancur in being out of contention.
Sheth said on Wednesday to GIVEMESPORT:
They appear to have the greatest potential for activity, and I believe the board will support Ange Postecoglou as well.
“He has had terrible luck with injuries, especially in that one Chelsea game where James Maddison and Micky van de Ven both sustained injuries. Rodrigo Bentancur is also out due to a long-term injury, in addition to the two players who are out.
“In January, Heung-min Son will be absent because of the Asian Cup, and players like Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma will be absent for the Africa Cup of Nations.”
“So many of their players will be out of action for a while. These players will undoubtedly return, so there’s no real incentive to enter the market, but they might want to bolster their roster nonetheless.”
Son in line for talks over new deal
Although their first goal was to activate a one-year extension clause in Son’s existing contract, Football Insider reports that Tottenham is getting ready to start talks with Son about a lucrative new deal.
The report provides a significant boost to Spurs’ chances of success, stating that the South Korea international, who moved to the capital eight years ago in a £22 million deal from Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, is excited about Postecoglou’s impact and wants to stay in his current environment for the rest of his career.
Son’s admirers see a possible opportunity to seize it as Tottenham is eager to sign him to new terms as he approaches the last eighteen months of his £190,000-per-week contract. Since Kane’s departure, Son’s value has increased.
After Spurs captain acknowledged he rejected down offers during the summer transfer window, Saudi Arabian big-spenders have already made a move to entice the 31-year-old away from the Premier League. However, his form is probably going to draw more interest in January.
A few weeks after Postecoglou took over as Tottenham’s manager, replacing the out-of-favour Hugo Lloris, Son was given the captain’s armband, and his current employers are fighting to keep him on board.
Reputable reporter Paul Brown recently told GIVEMESPORT that as their talisman is content at Hotspur Way, the capital club shouldn’t have any trouble persuading him to sign a contract.
