What Postecoglou realized after writing 'SON TOP' →"Ah..." I'll have to buy it."
Aug 08, 2024
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British media 'cutoffside' reported on the 8th (Korea Standard Time) 'Tottenham wants to recruit a striker with 19 goals to lead the attack in the upcoming season'
The main character is Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth. Solanke scored 19 Premier League goals in the 2023-2024 season. There are two more goals than Son Heung-min, Tottenham's highest scorer.
The cutoff side is 'Son Heung-min scored 17 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League last season. He was not a natural No.9 striker, but he led Tottenham's attack.
Son Heung-min had a good goal-scoring ability, but his weaknesses were clear. They are good at penetration and have a good finish, while they are weak against aerial balls. Tottenham's offensive pattern became monotonous as it could not get a high cross even if it broke through the side. Son Heung-min was not good at post-play and 10-type link-up play either.
Cutoffside pointed out that `Postecoglou realized that he needed a professional striker who could lead the attack.'
The Athletic, a sports media outlet, said 'It is an unforgivable atmosphere that Tottenham's vulnerability stands out. Tottenham criticized the need for reinforcement, saying that it is not free from the criticism that such a problem has been exposed due to a lack of transfer activities.
The Athletic did not deny this even by Postecoglou. He has been particularly open about the need for new recruits on the front lines. Postecoglou admitted that the part that needed the most reinforcement before the transfer window closed was the centre-forward.
Solanke is a proven resource. There is no need to worry about adapting to the Premier League.
The cut-off side said 'Tottenham are confident they want Solanke to be with them this summer. Tottenham are confident of persuasion.
The problem is the transfer fee. Even if Tottenham and Solanke reach an agreement personally, the deal cannot be completed unless they reach a deal with Bournemouth on the transfer fee. Tottenham are said to think the money Bournemouth want is too expensive.
Solanke's buyout is reported to be 65 million pounds (about 113.5 billion won). Bournemouth's contract with Solanke runs until 2027. Bournemouth have no reason to discount Solanke's transfer fee, as his contract does not end immediately next summer.
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Tottenham are trying to hit more than 20% of Solanke's ransom. Tottenham is on the urgent side, but it is difficult to understand. From Bournemouth's point of view, it's enough not to sell Solanke.
Tottenham are looking to dispose of Hishalisson to raise funds for Solanke.
The cutoff side is 'Tottenham needs a natural striker on the front line. Solanke is a player who can provide this. If Solanke comes and Son Heung-min plays in his original position, he expects that he will be able to show creativity in a wider area.
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
