Tottenham Hotspur had a busy end to the January transfer window, pulling off two deals in the final days of the market, but the Lilywhites have reportedly already decided what their priority will be for the summer.
A late transfer flurry from Tottenham
Tottenham fans were frustrated for much of January as there was a massive lull after their early capture of Antonin Kinsky, with the club waiting until the final days of the window to secure deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel.
When asked why Spurs waited until so late the club’s technical director, Johan Lange said the club were ready to complete their signings early but had to wait until the latter stages to get the players that they wanted.
The Dane also spoke about the complications of signing players mid-season and insisted that they were happy to be able to bring Kinsky, Danso and Tel through the door.
Tottenham identify transfer priority for summer
The Athletic have now done a review on Tottenham’s business in January, giving context to why and how the club made moves for Kinsky, Danso and Tel.
The outlet points out that while Spurs may not have shelled out a huge fee during the window, they have already committed to spending big in the summer, given the £20m obligation to buy they have on the Austrian centre-back, and the £50m option on the on-loan Bayern man.
However, interestingly, the report says that Ange Postecoglou‘s men have already decided what position they will prioritise strengthening in the summer.
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The publication asserts that Tottenham will pursue ‘an elite, multi-functional forward’, with the club keen on bringing in a goalscorer who can take some burden off Dominic Solanke.
Tottenham’s plans could depend on Mathys Tel decision
With Richarlison expected to leave Spurs at the end of the season, one can understand why the club might be prioritising signing a versatile forward.
However, the amount they spend on that position might depend on whether Tel decides to move to N17 on a permanent basis at the end of the campaign.
If the Frenchman does agree to a move, Spurs might be better off spending the bulk of their budget on other areas and bringing in a relatively young and inexpensive striker.