Tottenham tracking ‘one of the great sensations’ who will cost around €80-100m
Spurs have been linked to a move for Florian Wirtz, a midfielder in the Bundesliga.
The 20-year-old is regarded as “one of the great sensations” of current European football after establishing himself as a vital member of Bayer Leverkusen’s squad. According to a Mundo Deportivo report, his estimated worth is between €80 and €100 million.
Tottenham is not the only team chasing him; Arsenal, a rival in London, and Barcelona, a powerhouse in Spain, will compete with them. For the Spanish group, though, the asking price might prove to be too much. Due to their financial issues, Barcelona may not be able to pay the €80–100 million asking price for the German midfield player.
Wirtz is unlikely to be available for a low price because he is under contract with Bayer Leverkusen until the summer of 2027.
The 20-year-old is capable of playing both as a winger and as the primary attacking midfielder. He has the potential to become one of Europe’s top playmakers, and Spurs could use his services.
With the proper coaching and direction, the Bundesliga midfielder has the potential to become a top-tier player. This season, he has produced five goals and nine assists across all competitions.
A move to the Premier League could accelerate his development and Ange Postecoglou could help him fulfil his tremendous potential. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham are prepared to pay a premium for him in the coming months.
They must also look to secure Champions League qualification if they want to attract elite talents like him.
In a related development:
Sources: Tottenham make decision on activating Nelsson’s £26m release clause
According to a trustworthy source, Tottenham has no intention of signing Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson in January.
The Denmark international has been extensively linked to Spurs, and according to some reports, they are about to trigger his £26 million release clause.
However, it’s thought that as the winter window draws near, Tottenham is not keeping an eye on 25-year-old Nelson.
The defender played a crucial role in Galatasaray’s 2022–2023 Super Lig championship victory.
This season, he has made 13 appearances for the Istanbul-based giants in all competitions, including the Champions League.
Nelsson came from FC Copenhagen in 2021, and his contract is set to expire in June 2026.
With 93 total appearances for Galatasaray, the 10-cap Danish player has two goals and one assist to his credit.
Even though summer acquisition Micky van de Ven and veteran Cristian Romero have formed a strong partnership under new manager Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham is eager to add another center-back to their roster.
On September 30, a reliable source disclosed that Postecoglou prioritized signing a new center-back in January.
Additionally, sources told Football Insider on October 23 that Tottenham is one of the teams keeping an eye on Sebastian Caceres, a defender for Club America who has shown promise for Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay.
The Lilywhites are early title contenders in the 2023-24 campaign and are yet to taste defeat in the Premier League.
Spurs sit on 26 points ahead of their clash with Chelsea next Monday (6 November).
