We are only in January and Tottenham Hotspur the season already depends on cup competitions.
Ange Postecoglou the team has been completely decimated by injuries this year, and while the Aussie can certainly end the campaign with a trophy, it seems unlikely indeed.
However, while there hasn’t been much to cheer for Spurs fans, one undeniable positive has been the development Dejan Kulusevski.
The former Juventus ace has always been an important player for the North Londoners, but he has stepped up this year and based on recent reports, the club are looking to bring in an England international who could help him get even better.
Tottenham are targeting the English ace
According to a recent report by journalist Graeme BaileyTottenham have ‘stepped up their own bid’ to sign LOSC Lille star Angel Gomes.
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The report revealed that the north Londoners have entered the race to sign the England international and could now beat second division side West Ham United to the midfielder’s signature.
The good news is that the Lilywhites should be able to sign the former Manchester United prospect on a free due to his £11k-a-week contract is expiring in the summer, but the bad news is that he won’t be able to officially join until then either.
It could still be a complicated transfer over the line if the Irons step up their pursuit of other teams entering the fray, but given Gomes’ ability, Spurs should do everything they can to secure this deal as soon as possible, especially as he would an ideal teammate for Kulusevski.
Why Gomes would be a dream teammate for Kulusevski
Okay, so if Kulusevski’s long-term role at Spurs is going to be that of one of the team’s more attacking midfielders, then there are a few reasons why Gomes would make a great teammate.
The first is that, because the Englishman is skilled at playing in central and attacking midfield himself, he will be a player who can adapt his starting role to the platform and allow the Swede to further hone his skills in that more attacking role in the middle of the park.
Moreover, because of his ability to play deeper, a “top quality” talent, as the former Spurs goalkeeper called him Paul Robinsondefense duties are not foreign, as it shows the fact that FBref places it in the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers for blocked shots in the top five European leagues, the Champions League and the Europa League at 90.
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Gomes FBref scouting report |
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|---|---|---|
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Statistics |
90 each |
Percentile |
|
Completion of passage |
86.6% |
top 1% |
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% successful download |
57.9% |
top 1% |
|
wears |
45.40 |
top 3% |
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It goes into the last third |
4.86 |
top 4% |
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Shots blocked |
0.23 |
top 5% |
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Progressive passes |
6.69 |
top 6% |
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Switches |
0.61 |
top 6% |
However, he is not only there to clean.
He is more than capable of dictating play, firing dangerous passes and dealing with opponents as shown by FBref who ranked him in the top 1% for pass completion and takeover percentage, top 3% for passing, top 4% for passes into the final third, the top 6% for progressive passes, switches and more, all at 90.
Not only do these stats suggest that the Edmonton-born star could play intricate passes to Kulusevski when he’s in dangerous positions, but it would also make him a player that opposing defenders would have to mark more proactively, naturally opening up more space for his future teammates. .
Finally, the 24-year-old has already shown he has a tough mentality, having made the brave decision to leave Old Trafford in 2020 and return to earn a move from Portugal to a top-five league and now potentially back in the Premier League, all as he tore through England’s line-upwho is exactly the type of player who would improve the dressing room at Spurs.
Ultimately, signing Gomes this year seems like a complete no-brainer for Tottenham, as his skills and abilities would undoubtedly improve the entire team, let alone Kulusevski.
