Imagine him & Eze: Spurs could sign “explosive” star who will “rival” Saka
Tottenham Hotspur took a stride forward last season but Ange Postecoglou is searching for improvements across the board as he looks to take his team further, with patchy form pulling Spurs away from the Premier League’s top-four, settling for the Europa League.
Is this a cloaked blessing? Postecoglou has been adamant that the Champions League will not define success as he continues to build, but Europe’s elite club competition attracts the finest players, provides the firmest footing.
A defensive midfielder is coveted but, equally, Tottenham are hoping to sign a versatile wide forward to strengthen and dynamise the existing options. The Londoners might have found a big boost in that regard.
Spurs lining up talented forward
According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham are set to tussle with Manchester United and Newcastle United for the signing of Samuel Iling-Junior, who has been transfer-listed by Juventus for €15m (£13m).
The 20-year-old left winger broke into the Serie A side’s first team this season but has been deemed expendable as the Old Lady seek to strengthen this summer.
For such a cheap price, it would almost be foolish not to at least lodge an offer and enter formal discussions; Iling-Junior is highly talented and might even have the perfect skill set to partner up with another summer target.
Dream Eberechi Eze partner
Speaking of Iling-Junior’s qualities, former Chelsea and Tottenham academy coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst said in 2022: “Samuel brings the full package to the party, he has got everything. He is almost like a street footballer with his skill and balance. He brings almost everything to the table. He can play seven, eleven, a 10 or even in central midfield.”
Iling-Junior featured 27 times across all competitions, scored one goal and added two assists, with his “explosive” ability – as described by analyst Ben Mattinson – making him a tailor-made prospect for an ambitious Premier League outfit, and he could be the perfect partner for fellow Spurs target Eberechi Eze, someone who would no doubt be an exciting acquisition for the Londoners.
The Juve starlet is a maverick, ranking among the top 6% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions, the top 10% for progressive carries and the top 19% for tackles per 90, as per FBref. Pace, power, creativity, and combativeness all feature prominently in Iling-Junior’s game.
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