Spurs looking to sign “sensational” star who’s outscoring Solanke

The unpredictability of Tottenham Hotspur’s marketing campaign has continued into the brand new yr in full pressure.

In simply two weeks, Ange Postecoglou’s aspect have misplaced at residence to Newcastle United, beat the unbelievable Liverpool within the first leg of their League Cup semi-final, after which required further time to beat fifth-tier strugglers Tamworth City within the FA Cup.

Nevertheless, with progress being made in two cup competitions, the temper in N17 is extra optimistic than it was final week, and in but extra encouraging developments, the summer time signings of Dominic Solanke, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Grey proceed to show their price and the supervisor proper.

So, current reviews linking the membership with a striker presently outscoring Solanke in a transfer paying homage to Grey’s ought to excite the followers.

Tottenham Hotspur chase free-scoring ahead

In line with a current report from Spain, Tottenham are desirous about West Bromwich Albion’s inform marksman, Josh Maja.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the report has revealed that fierce rivals and fellow Premier League giants Chelsea are additionally eager on the 26-year-old ahead this month.

Whereas competitors from the free-spending Blues is much from superb for the North Londoners, the excellent news is that, per the report, the previous Sunderland ace is valued at round £15m, which for a backup striker is a charge the membership may simply justify.

It is likely to be a sophisticated switch to recover from the road, however given Maja’s type this season and Spurs’ want for a backup to Solanke, it is one price pursuing, particularly as there are parallels to Grey’s transfer in the summertime.

How Maja compares to Solanke and Grey

Okay, so earlier than we take a look at Maja’s type this season and the way he stacks as much as the person he may very well be competing with if he have been to affix Spurs, Solanke, let’s discover the primary parallel between his potential transfer and Grey’s.

Essentially the most important similarity is that, like with {the teenager}’s switch, the North Londoners could be swooping in for top-of-the-line gamers in a promotion-chasing Championship aspect.

Granted, the potential upside of the 26-year-old ahead is much smaller than with the teenage star, however as he’s presently West Brom’s top-scorer, he’s arguably much more essential to them than the Englishman was to Leeds United.

With that out the way in which, how has the Lewisham-born poacher’s season stacked as much as Solanke’s this yr?

Nicely, in simply 26 appearances for the Baggies, totalling 2077 minutes, the “sensational” striker, as dubbed by Nigerian soccer author Samm Audu, has discovered the again of the online on 12 events, which comes out to a mean of a purpose each 2.16 video games, or each 173 minutes.

In distinction, Postecoglou’s beginning centre-forward has discovered the again of the online on 11 events in 28 appearances, totalling 2158 minutes, that means he’s presently averaging a purpose each 2.54 video games, or each 196.18 minutes.

Now, whereas that comparability definitely paints the Nigerian worldwide in an excellent gentle, it is essential so as to add that the previous Bournemouth star has additionally supplied six assists to his two this time period and that the Englishman is working in a much more difficult league.

Nevertheless, even with that added context, Maja’s performances this season have been critically spectacular, and whereas he should not be regarded upon as an improve for Solanke, he’d nearly definitely be a helpful backup, particularly as Richarlison continues to undergo from damage setback after damage setback.

Subsequently, as long as the value stays at £15m, Daniel Levy and Co ought to look to carry the West Brom ace to N17, as he’d be a priceless squad participant, and the final signing they created from the Championship is settling into the crew properly.