Tottenham Hotspur are now leading the race for an “incredible” forward, who Daniel Levy believes may be available for less than the initial £50m+ asking price, according to a report.
Tottenham pursuing new forwards
Tottenham are keen to strengthen their frontline in the summer transfer window, and Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has now revealed they have expressed an interest in signing RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who is also a target for Arsenal.
Not only are Spurs interested in an out-and-out striker, but they are also pursuing new wingers, having been left a little light on options in attack at times this season, given the injury crises they’ve had to endure.
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres is one of the players under consideration, while the Lilywhites are also leading the race for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, who has been identified as Ange Postecoglou‘s top target ahead of the summer transfer window.
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It would certainly be a major coup.
Eze is not the only Premier League winger Tottenham are thought to be leading the race for, however, with TalkSPORT revealing they are in pole position to sign Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, who is now expected to leave at the end of the season.
With the Saints almost certain to be relegated from the top flight, Dibling is set to move on, having been left unhappy by the new deal he has been offered to extend his stay at St. Mary’s.
Given the 19-year-old’s unhappiness with the contract offer on the table, Levy believes Southampton will struggle to stick to their £50m+ valuation, potentially opening the door for a move to north London.
However, the teenager is also attracting attention from Aston Villa and Newcastle United, who have lodged enquiries, so it may not be straightforward to get a deal done this summer.
“Incredible” Dibling could flourish in a better team
It has been a breakthrough season for the Exeter-born winger, who has established himself as a first-team regular for the Saints, making 28 appearances in all competitions.
However, given Southampton’s struggles, collecting just nine points in the Premier League, it has been difficult for the youngster to regularly show his true abilities, providing just two league goals.
Southampton reporter Alfie House has lauded the starlet as “incredible”, indicating he could be capable of getting on the scoresheet more regularly in a better side, so it is promising news that Spurs are now leading the race for his signature.
That said, the original asking price of over £50m is a little steep, considering the Saints will be in a weak negotiating position if they are relegated from the Premier League, which will inevitably deter the Englishman from signing a new contract.
The widespread interest in Dibling’s signature could drive up the asking price, but Tottenham should be careful not to overpay for a player who is still yet to prove himself as a consistent source of goals and assists.
