As the managerial ‘race’ continues to be taken in new directions with every passing day, more and more names begin to be linked with moves to Spurs.
In a report published by the Athletic today, an unnamed player is ready to become the first signing of the summer after agreeing a deal with the club – but he will only join after whoever becomes the new manager gives the green light.
In the report, the suggestion is that it is an in-demand senior international player, stating: “The international in question has been tracked by Tottenham Hotspur for a long time.”
The important question is, who could that mystery player be? We have done some research and here is our three top guesses:
Joachim Andersen
Joachim Andersen's 'challenge' on Harry Winks 😳#PLonPrime #TOTFUL pic.twitter.com/ipet4OsmHe
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) January 13, 2021
Lyon centre-back Andersen has been on Spurs’ wish-list for almost a year now after impressing on-loan at Fulham last season and at Sampdoria before moving to France.
The Dane is a wanted man after being told he can leave for the Premier League, and after settling in London, Spurs would be a logical move for him where he would also be lining up alongside compatriot Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg who has become a fan favourite at the club.
✍️ Central defender Joachim Andersen has been heavily linked to a move to #THFC this summer…
What are your thoughts on the 25-year-old? pic.twitter.com/GdJ5QFOpEW
— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) June 18, 2021
At 25-years-old, the defender would be a brilliant addition to the backline, and at about £25 million, he could prove to be good value for money should he settle at Spurs and pick up where he left off last season.
Marcel Sabitzer
MARCEL SABITZER WHAT A GOAL! 😳 pic.twitter.com/b0TzqEw3au
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 21, 2021
Austrian playmaker Sabitzer has impressed for his country at the European Championships, earning him interest from the top clubs in Europe.
RB Leipzig were demanding £35 million before Sabitzer left for international duty, and at the time the transfer was reportedly 75% likely to happen with Spurs desperate to make him their replacement for Christian Eriksen.
I'm going out on a limb and saying this is Marcel Sabitzer… https://t.co/gqAzFPaUcD
— Seb Jenkins (@SpursWebSeb) June 24, 2021
The 27-year-old is in the prime of his career and scored eight goals in just 24 Bundesliga starts last season, as well as setting-up three – a number which is low by his standards.
Dusan Vlahovic
🗞[@TuttoSport] | Fabio Paratici wants to bring Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic to Tottenham Hotspur.
🟣Vlahovic excelled for Fiorentina last season with 21 goals and 3 assists in 37 games, becoming one of the top young strikers in Europe.#THFC #COYSpic.twitter.com/azC7PW66c7
— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) June 19, 2021
Vlahovic is a man who has rapidly become one of Spurs’ top targets, and while Fabrizio Romano has reported there is interest – nothing is concrete just yet.
However, The Athletic’s report came after Romano’s tweet, and in-between those developments, a report in the Italian media claimed that one team has made an opening offer for the Serbian striker, who scored 21 times in the Serie A last season.
#Tottenham are very keen on singing Fiorentina striker Dušan Vlahović with the player imminently bound for a London club. [Sport Klub]
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) June 24, 2021
The same outlet claimed Spurs are the only team right now who are interested that would be able and willing to pay Fiorentina’s £51 million asking price – which is interesting as Juventus and Liverpool are just two of the other teams interested an it also suggests that Spurs have a lot more money to spare than people first thought.