Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly looking to sign Ademola Lookman on deadline day, but they failed to get the deal done.
According to GMS, he was a priority target for Thomas Frank at the last minute, and Tottenham tried to negotiate a deal with Atalanta. However, the move failed to materialise eventually.
Ademola Lookman would have been a quality addition
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta runs with the ball
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta runs with the ball. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to improve that area of the pitch when the transfer window reopens in January. Lookman could have been a very useful acquisition for them. He has played in England before, and he knows the league well. He could have made an instant impact.
He registered 27 goal contributions last season, and he is capable of operating anywhere across the three. Having a versatile attacker like him would have been a huge bonus for Tottenham. Dominic Solanke is already sidelined with injury, and even though Tottenham have signed Randal Kolo Muani on loan, they could use more depth in that area of the pitch.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get through to the January window with the current options at their disposal. They will be hoping to fight for trophies this season and secure Champions League qualification as well. They need a deeper squad with more quality. They had multiple injury problems last season, and they are already struggling with the absence of James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Solanke.
Adding another quality attacker to the squad should be a priority for them. Tottenham will be disappointed to miss out on the Nigerian international on deadline day. It will be interesting to see if they can manage their current resources carefully and move for a quality player when the transfer window reopens.
Sources: Tottenham plan to make January move for ‘talented’ English midfielder
Morgan Gibbs-White’s future at Nottingham Forest is once again set to become a hot topic when the January transfer window opens, despite the English midfielder committing to a new contract with the club earlier this summer.
That extension initially quieted speculation around his next move, but interest from several Premier League sides has been quietly building in the background, suggesting his long-term future at the City Ground remains uncertain.
Tottenham are among the clubs most strongly linked with a move for Gibbs-White.
Tottenham made a move for Gibbs-White this summer
Spurs had explored the possibility of a release clause during the summer window, which raised hopes within North London that a deal could be struck.
However, Gibbs-White chose stability at Forest at the time, citing family reasons for staying put.
Despite that decision, his stance may not be set in stone, and a fresh assessment of his options is expected to be made in January, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
The interest is not limited to Tottenham. Aston Villa, West Ham United, and Newcastle United are also keeping a close eye on developments.
Villa’s coaching team admire Gibbs-White’s adaptability, seeing him as a player who could operate in multiple midfield roles or even further forward behind the striker.
West Ham’s pursuit may depend on the future of Lucas Paqueta, with the Hammers preparing contingency plans should the Brazilian eventually depart.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are intent on creating a more fluid midfield around Bruno Guimaraes, and Gibbs-White is viewed as a player who could inject energy and creativity into that system.
Financially, Forest would not be under pressure to sell, but insiders believe an offer in the region of €65-70 million could force the club to reconsider.
His new contract included an improved wage package, yet both Forest’s long-term ambitions and the player’s personal development goals could shape how this saga unfolds.
Former Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo described Gibbs-White as a ‘talented‘ player.
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