'Brazilian Strikers Don't Go to Saudi Arabia' → You Can Go...
Aug 09, 2024
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The BBC, a British public broadcaster, said on the 9th (Korea time) that Tottenham striker Hishalisson refused to transfer to Saudi Arabia.
BBC added 'A striker Hishalisson said he wanted to stay at Tottenham after refusing to go to Saudi Arabia'
Hishalisson moved to Tottenham from Everton in the summer of 2022. At that time, Tottenham paid 60 million pounds (about 105 billion won) for the transfer. It is the second largest transfer fee for Tottenham in history.
But Hishalisson was disappointed at Tottenham. In the 2022-2023 season, he scored only one goal in the Premier League. Last season was somewhat better with 11 goals, but he was out for a long time due to injury.
Hishalisson has been classified as a target for sale as Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou wants a new front-line striker.
The BBC reported that 'Hishalisson was not the main player under Postecoglou. Tottenham's contract is until 2027. Recently, it has received interest from several Saudi clubs. One anonymous team said it had formally proposed the recruitment.
The BBC highlighted that `However, Hishalisson said he wanted to stay in the Premier League to increase his competitiveness to select Brazil's national team.'
It is true that Hishalisson was offered " But I want to play for the Brazil national team. That's my dream. To do so, playing in the Premier League is more helpful."
Tottenham have no intention of using Hisalisson as their main player.
Tottenham are determined to reinforce their centre-forward through this summer's transfer window. Currently, AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke has emerged as the No. 1 target. Solanke's buyout is reported to be £68 million. If Hishalysong is sold to Saudi Arabia, it will be possible to immediately secure funds for Solanke's recruitment.
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TBR Football 'Solanke is perfect for Tottenham. It could be the most ideal recruitment of a striker for Tottenham. Solanke is a player with almost everything Tottenham need at the front line. He spoke highly of the player who has excellent finishing ability, deep passes and linked plays, and who also works very hard under pressure.
The key is the transfer fee. Tottenham are said to have no intention of giving away all £68 million. The BBC pointed out that Bournemouth want £68m, but Tottenham have valued the striker even lower. Tottenham set Solanke at around £50 million.
Even if Solanke's recruitment fails, it is not good news for Hishalisson. Tottenham even planned Plan B.
Give Me Sports said if Tottenham fails to recruit Solanke, it will turn to Canadian striker Jonathan David, who plays in the French Ligue 1 Lille. Solanke is a proven striker who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season. On the other hand, David played well in League 1 and 2024 Copa America, but it is unclear whether it will work in the Premier League. So David's ransom is less than half that of Solanke.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
