Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer window could have been heavily affected by the failed Morgan Gibbs White landing as the Nottingham Forest star stays on the ground in the city.
The deal was all agreed, so the player was even set to have Lily White’s medicine, but Reds owner Evangelos Marinakis stepped in and the midfielder signed a new deal.
However, such disappointment spurred Thomas Frank’s desire to land new additions, and then he put in great effort to land Joa Parghínja from Bayern Munich this summer.
A major advance has been made in his recent signature, and a deal was agreed with the player in the process of completing medical care prior to the loan transfer to North London.
Such a move includes options to buy next summer, but it appears that the activity will continue by the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Recently, the Spurs hierarchy has been moving forward, and it is trying to secure the services of the highly rated stade Rennais Forward Arnaud Kalimuendo.
The Lily Whiteman has even consulted with League One outfit about a potential deal, and a £30 million move is under discussion along with another side currently running, Nottingham Forest.
But he is not the only player in their vision at the moment, and Barcelona star Ronald Araujo is another top-level star they are pursuing, according to the Spanish outlet.
The report claims Frank’s side is already in contact with Lariga’s outfit for the potential movement of the Uruguayan centre-back before the end of the window.
He also said he is open to travelling to North London and could be attracted to new projects taking place at the club.
Why is the Spurs’ latest target becoming a bigger coup than Parhinia?
This summer, midfielder holdings were very necessary at Spurs, and we hunted proven ballwinners on the Frank side based on recent success.
Pargigna may not have been the first choice of supporters for that role, but the move seems to be close at first glance, and could prove to be a great pickup if he can replicate his form from the final stint on England’s top flight.
He spent several years at Fulham before moving to Germany, averaging a tally of 2.5 tackles per 90, earning 8.6 duels per 90, with both numbers ranked within the top 5% of all players in the division that year.
Such numbers are nothing but sensational. Proves why Bayern blew £47 million into his signature last summer.
However, Araujo’s move would be a major coup for the club, especially given his persistent spell of featuring at the top level of European football for the Spanish Giants.
The 26-year-old has earned 175 appearances and has gained Champions League experience since his debut in the summer of 2019, which is essential for the Spurs Next campaign.
Although he was occasionally injured throughout 2024/25, he has earned 25 appearances in all competitions, producing numerous incredible numbers that add the depth and quality needed for the Spurs backline.
Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo Statistics for 2024/25 | |
|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | totalling |
The game has been played | 12 |
Goals and Assistance | 2 |
Accuracy | 92% |
Progressive Passes per 90 | 4.2 |
The tackle won | 1.7 |
Created blocks | 1.4 |
Clearance has been created | 4.3 |
The air won | 3.9 |
Statistics via FBREF | |
Labeled “Incredible” by Dr. Rajpal Blaar, Araujo completed 92% of the attempted passes, handing Lily White the composed presence behind him, allowing Frank’s side to play from behind if necessary.
Without the ball, Uruguiron starred in Lariga, earning 1.7 tackles per 90 and 1.4 blocks per 90.
At just 26 years old, Araujo has plenty of time to reach his full potential.
If he hits the ground running in north London, it would be a tremendous pickup and would be a bigger coup than Pargigna, especially when considering his experience at the top level of European football.
