So far it’s been Tottenham Hotspur’s summer. They supported Roberto de Zerbi to the fullest, breaking transfer records twice and bringing in six new players.
They have also managed to one-over their Premier League rivals along the way and could do it again after joining Liverpool in the race to sign Yassin Ayari.
Football Fancast Verdict | |
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reliability | It’s only natural that people start to get interested in Ayari. The Brighton midfielder has one year left on his contract and has just enjoyed a fantastic World Cup. Interest from Tottenham and Liverpool could increase as the Seagulls look to sign players. |
finances | The Premier League midfield market is as expensive as it’s ever been, but Ayali’s contract situation could force Brighton to accept a lower fee than the exorbitant transfer fees currently in place in English football. |
insight | As if the 22-year-old didn’t impress in the Premier League last season, he went on to impress for Sweden at the World Cup, proving once again that he is an impressive goalscorer. |
impact | Ayali’s potential move would have considerable ramifications for the Premier League. That would solve Liverpool’s midfield problems and end their pursuit of other goals. Meanwhile, Spurs are set to announce another impressive signing. |
Ayali remains one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League and the amount of interest in his arrival should come as no surprise as it turns out.
Brighton race to retain Ayari
This is not Brighton’s first rodeo in the transfer window. They have already lost Jan-Paul van Hecke to Spurs this summer and will follow several other players who have left in search of huge profits. But this time, they want to keep their developing phenom.
According to Caught Offside, Brighton are rushing to agree a new deal with Ayali, amid concerns that Tottenham and Liverpool are planning an “aggressive” move for the 22-year-old.
Ayali currently has one year left on his current contract, meaning he only has two chances to cash in if the Sussex club are unable to agree a new deal.
Ayari could become Iraola’s new Alex Scott at Liverpool
Liverpool have a lot to do this summer. Their priority remains replacing Mohamed Salah, whether it’s Yann Diomande, Bradley Barcola or another option arriving, and they also have midfield issues to solve.
Andoni Iraola needs an intensity that the Reds have lacked in the middle of the park for the past 12 months, and handing the Spaniard his new version of Alex Scott will be crucial to success. That’s where Ayari might come into play.
PL 25/26 P90 | caravan | Scott |
|---|---|---|
minutes | 1,924 | 2,859 |
Goal (total) | 3 | 3 |
An opportunity has arisen | 0.7 | 0.85 |
collect | 5.8 | 6.14 |
dribbling success | 0.84 | 0.91 |
Both midfielders have an eye for goal and, more importantly, the ability to advance play into the final third through their passing range and dribbling. These traits will be essential in the center of the park if Iraora is to be successful.
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