Tottenham Hotspur they are now racing to sign the £100m “superstar” striker during the January transfer window, according to a report.
Spurs want to strengthen in January
One of Ange PostecoglouHis top priorities this month are likely to be signing a new defender, given that the current injury crisis at N17 has left him with only one available senior centre-back in Radu Dragusin.
However, there are signs that Tottenham would also like to strengthen their strike force, with Randal Kolo Muani becoming the latest player to be linked with a move to north London, where he would compete with Dominic Solanke for a starting spot.
Spurs too started negotiations with Lille forward Jonathan David last month, highlighting their desire to bring in a new striker at some point in the near future, and they may have just been presented with the perfect opportunity to bring in a striker on the rise.
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According to a report from TEAMtalk, Brighton & Hove Albion did gave the green light for the departure of Evan Ferguson club this month, potentially opening the door to a move to north London, with Spurs ‘racing’ to sign him.
Tottenham are looking to strengthen in a number of areas this month and the striker has been named as one of them, with Richarlison underperforming when given the chance.
Ferguson could become a key target for Spurs as the January transfer window drags on, with Brighton putting him on loan. Tottenham are ‘eager’ to agree a loan deal, although they want to include an option or obligation to buy in the summer.
The striker, who was previously valued at £100m by the Seagulls, is attracting interest from the ranks Premier League sides, with Chelsea also mentioned as a potential suitor, so there could be strong competition for his signature this month.
Evan Ferguson could be a shrewd signing for Spurs
The Irishman has not seen much at Brighton this season and the report reveals that he is likely to leave his current club this month, on loan at the very least.
However, there are signs he could go on to great things, having been praised after scoring a well-taken goal in the FA Cup just under two years ago:
Still only 20, the youngster could be the type of talismanic striker Tottenham need if given a consistent run in the team, having already proved he has a keen eye for goal in the Premier League, scoring six goals in each of his last two seasons.
However, Spurs should be looking for a permanent deal with Ferguson rather than a loan deal, as there is no point in helping Brighton develop a young player only to have him sent back.
