Tottenham Hotspur has endured the Topsitterby transfer window in many ways and has made wise additions, but has also missed key targets at various stages of the summer.
Mohamed Kudus, Joanne Parghina and Mattis Tell joined Lily White during the offseason, and the two in the trio solidified their positions at Thomas Frank’s start 11.
But while attacking midfielders have been a priority in recent weeks, club hunting against new talent in areas like this has been of no use so far.
Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze are two players, with the hierarchy looking to land top-level talent in Frank’s first Premier League campaign.
His side failed to complete a deal for any of the aforementioned stars, the latter joining North London rivals Arsenal, with other options being considered ahead of next week’s deadline.
Spurs ‘Hunting to Land a New Attack Midfielder this Summer
Over the past few days, the Spurs reportedly made an offer to Comostar’s NicoPas, and the hierarchy clearly wants to support the new manager in his quest.
The bid was in the £61 million region for the 20-year-old talent, but the Serie A side rejected the proposal, and it was expected that the players themselves would stay in Italy beyond the summer window.
However, football insiders said their attempts in the market were not deterred and then turned their attention to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.
Their report alleges that Frank’s part had consulted with Unai Emery’s subordinates about a potential deal this summer, and negotiations so far have been positive.
In this article, his current employer also states he does not want to offload England International this summer, valued him at £100 million, but if a huge offer is made, he may be forced to sell him to satisfy his PSR status.
Why the Spurs’ latest target is greater talent than pass
Pass has recently emerged as a surprise target for the Spurs, but you can understand it by digging into his numbers from his latest campaign in Serie A.
After James Madison and Dejan Crucevsky suffered a new injury retreat, their interest in their new number 10 is clear.
However, Argentina has tools to fill these voids, potentially registering eight assists on the side of CESC Fàbregas, with six goals throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Pass also got a stellar start to the new season, firing an epic free kick while netting assists in a 2-0 victory at Lazio last weekend.
While there’s no denying that he’s a great addition, after just a year in Europe’s top five leagues, it can also be a risk, and spend a lot of money on stars who never get to that level again.
The deal with Rogers is a great pick, and the British have thrived on top flights in England in recent years. He has experience in the department that is instantly a hit with his fanbase.
As you can see from comparing the statistics for each of the 2024/25 campaigns, he is probably a expensive addition and costs around £80 million, but has a better skill set than the PAZ.
Labeled as “sparkly” by Lee Hendry, Rodgers registered a higher tally of goal-assist combinations, posted better shots with target accuracy, and provided an additional threat to Frank’s side before the goal.
If the 23-year-old replicates such numbers in north London, he adds additional quality in the last third, and the hierarchy is hunting – adding to the signature of Kudus in such areas.
How Rogers & Paz compared through 2024/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | Rogers | path |
The game has been played | 37 | 35 |
Goals and Assistance | 18 | 14 |
Shooting with target accuracy | 36% | 33% |
Move to the last third | 1.6 | 1.2 |
Key path has been created | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Progressive Carry | 3.3 | 2.5 |
I’ll bring it to the opposition box | 1.1 | 0.5 |
The ball is finished | 0.7 | 0.5 |
The foul won | 1.5 | 1.1 |
Statistics via FBREF | ||
He also increased his key pass around 90, and much of his efforts went into the final third.
Rodgers’ ability to put the ball into a dangerous area is further emphasized by his higher tally of carry carry, as seen in his final campaign of goal contributions, having a final product to go solo or choose a teammate.
There’s no denying that Rogers will be a big addition to the side, but given his tender age he could be even better in the years in North London.
The hierarchy must break down the total of his signatures to avoid missing Villa Star. This undoubtedly offers a more complete option than PAZ in the near future long term future.
