For the past few days, Tottenham Hotspur has splashed transfer market cash based on recent Europa League success.
Mohamed Kudus joined the club on a £55 million contract from West Ham United earlier this week, sought to give new boss Thomas Frank the tools to succeed in his maiden year.
The investment is likely to have been offered and injected into Lily White, and more will be added before the current transfer window is finished.
Many pitch regions, including the midfield division, are of interest. This can also result in many players leaving North London during the offseason.
The funds generated could be massive in their hunts for new additions, and could pass Frank the best chance of his maiden’s success at the club.
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Morgan Gibbs White has been a major target these days, and is likely to be completed at some point after triggering a £60 million release clause in his deal in Nottingham Forest.
However, his move to join Lily White has stagnated this summer after threatening legal action against the side as the Reds allegedly approached his services.
According to Givemesport, it remains to be seen whether the deal will be completed yet, but movements are being made elsewhere, including a deal to land Bayern Munich’s Joao Palhinha.
They claim that Frank’s side approached the Portuguese international signature after the midfielder launched his final campaign only six times.
He also states that after paying £47.4 million for a signature from Fulham last summer, he could be allowed to depart this window to earn cash for his services.
Why Spurs’ latest targets are more important than Gibbs-White
The situation around Gibbswhite’s movement in this window is a situation that could be dragged over a period of time, especially given the forest’s threat of legal action.
It is clear that the Reds made a big mistake with his release clause, and given his low attitude available to him, it is clear that there is a possibility that such a scene could be made around his departure.
The 25-year-old played a major role in his ability to reach Europe for the first time in 30 years, registering seven goals and eight assists under former Spurs Bosnuno Espirito Santo.
However, given how fast the movement progressed before the forest hierarchy intervened, players themselves would want to complete the move to play Lily White’s Champions League football.
I will not deny that he is a sensational addition, but given that James Madison already operates in such a role, along with the need for deep options, it can make Parshinya a more appealing proposition.
Labeled “World Class” by his compatriot Ivan Cabareiro, the 30-year-old averaged 1.7 tackles per 90 in his final Bundesliga campaign, earning 70% of the tackles he entered – showing his ability to regain ownership.
His talent is also reflected in the duel count of 7.1 per 90 people, of which 2.7 are airborne, indicating the commanding presence he has.
Bundesliga Bayern’s Joan Parghínha Statistics (2024/25) | |
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Statistics (per 90) | totalling |
The game has been played | 17 |
I played a few minutes | 667 |
Accuracy | 93% |
Progressive Pass | 4.7 |
The tackle won | 1.7 |
Working on success | 70% |
The duel won | 7.1 |
Statistics via FOTMOB |
However, he had the talent to complete 93% of the passes he attempted, creating progressive passes of 4.7 per 90, and provide his previous players with the tools for success.
It remains to be seen whether the players themselves are keen on moving to North London, but it is clear that the hierarchy is targeting the top-level talent needed for future success.
The need for an option to win the ball on the Spurs side this summer is essential, and the deal with Parshinya is probably more important to the club than Gibbs White in the current window.
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