August 16, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur remains active in the hunt for a replacement striker, after the departure of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, with Nigeria’s Gift Orban involved in the discussions.
The high-profile £86.4 million transfer of Kane to the Bundesliga champions was solidified over the weekend, subsequently leading to his debut in a surprising 3-0 defeat against RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup on Saturday evening.
While Tottenham navigates the aftermath of Kane’s exit, their focus has shifted towards fortifying the attacking lineup. Conversations have taken place with Orban, the 21-year-old prodigy from Gent, who has impressively recorded 25 goals in a mere 26 games for his current club.
Intriguingly, Orban is not the exclusive target under Tottenham’s consideration. Another emerging name is that of Evan Ferguson, a Republic of Ireland international at Brighton and Hove Albion. At 18 years old, Ferguson has already shown his scoring capabilities with 11 goals in 30 matches. However, it appears the path to a Ferguson transfer is barricaded, as Brighton CEO Paul Barber quipped, “In Evan’s case, it’ll be in at least five years’ time!” The young striker’s retention within the Amex Stadium fold echoes Brighton’s strategic approach to player development.
Furthermore, Spurs confront the task of streamlining its roster in preparation for the imminent transfer deadline. Eric Dier’s potential departure is on the horizon, with multiple suitors from European clubs and even Saudi Arabia. All of these encapsulate a critical juncture in the club’s transformative journey.
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