Spurs Reportedly Eye £100 Million ‘European Top Scorer’

A thrilling weekend lies ahead for Tottenham Hotspur, with several speculations around.

Spurs are thought to be evaluating their options following Bayern Munich’s recent offer for Harry Kane.

Apart from that, it is rumoured that three players could be on their way to join Tottenham soon.

It is speculated that Micky van de Ven, Alejo Veliz, and Ashley Phillips are on the verge of transferring to Tottenham Hotspur.

Certain less definitive speculations too surround the players who may be targeted as the wheel of transfers keeps turning.

Undoubtedly, should Harry Kane exit Tottenham, they would have to find a stellar replacement to front their lineup.

Based on information from reporter Paul Brown, Ivan Toney appears to be a potential summer target for the Spurs.

The 27-year-old has had an impressive career at the top level over the past couple of years.

Since joining Brentford in September 2020, Toney has scored a remarkable 68 goals and provided 21 assists.

Last season, he managed to secure 20 goals and four assists in 33 Premier League matches for the Bees.

However, Toney is presently not eligible to play. He was slapped with an eight-month football ban in May.

This ban came in response to a guilty verdict pertaining 232 betting infractions, as reported by Sky Sports.

Regardless of Toney’s inability to play till the New Year, rumours regarding his possible transfer continue to circulate.

During a chat with GiveMeSport, Brown mentioned that the Spurs were considering the striker for a potential future move.

He remarked: “Many clubs would like to see Toney return from his ban, play for a few months, assess if he is still the same performer or not, and if he seems capable of joining the top-tier players in the future.

“I doubt if Spurs would directly approach him. It would be a peculiar move when they immediately need a replacement. But in the long run, they are certainly keeping tabs on him”.

Our opinion

If his suspension ends, Toney would indeed be a viable option for Tottenham.

He is a proven goal scorer in the Premier League and has made his debut for England, and is entering his peak years.

Simon Jordan previously informed talkSPORT that Toney is ‘one of the top strikers in Europe’.

In terms of pricing, things are somewhat uncertain.

Thomas Frank previously suggested that Toney was worth £100 million, but his ongoing suspension and a contract set to expire in 2024 may significantly affect this valuation.

We will have to wait and see what the coming months bring. It seems unlikely that Spurs would currently approach him, considering they would need an immediate replacement for Kane if he exits.

In the future, however, he could be a beneficial addition to the Tottenham squad.

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