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Latest Attacking Target Could Solve Tottenham’s 6-Year Dilemma

By Joe Fish -

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to compete for the signature of Red Bull Salzburg striker Erding Haaland, according to the Daily Star.

The 19-year-old only joined the Austrian side from Molde in January and has quickly become one of the most talked about talents in Europe thanks to a return of 18 goals in 11 matches this season, including a Champions League hat-trick against Racing Genk.

The Daily Star reports that Juventus, Liverpool and Manchester United, whose manager, for now, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, worked with Haaland in Norway, are also considering making a move for the player.

The Solskjaer connection would seem to give United, who are badly lacking a goalscorer, an advantage, particularly over Juventus and Liverpool whose established forward options may threaten Haaland’s playing time.

But Tottenham’s need is equally desperate. Spurs have been without competent back-up for Harry Kane for six seasons now, unforgivably going into a campaign with the England skipper as the only senior striker on several occasions, flogging him until he could barely stand.

Vincent Janssen was not the answer and neither was Fernando Llorente, who, while providing useful cameos off the bench, particularly in last year’s Champions League run, was never trusted enough to deputise for Kane in the Premier League.

Attracting a suitable striker has been tricky with potential targets having been resigned to serving as Kane’s understudy, but Haaland is perhaps young enough to have that patience.

Mauricio Pochettino has also introduced a 4-4-2 diamond system in recent months which would allow Haaland the opportunity to play with Kane and form one of the most exciting partnerships in Europe.

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Leslie Crawford
Leslie Crawford
4 years ago

Steffan Iversen lookalike!!

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