Tottenham Hotspur are rivalling Liverpool for Rennes sensation Jeremy Doku, according to reports in France [Jeunes Footeux via Daily Star].
The Lowdown: Spurs’ business thus far
Entering the final stretch of the transfer window, Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo will be desperate to conclude any outstanding business as he plots a successful season for the Lilywhites on both domestic and European fronts.
Recruiting for the forthcoming year with the long-term in mind, the Portuguese coach has managed to bring in four bodies in the form of Bryan Gil, Cristian Romero, Pierluigi Gollino and Pape Matar Sarr [Transfermarkt], adding plenty of youth to the ranks in north London.
Now, they could be set to snap up one of the most prodigious talents in Europe following recent reports.
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The Latest: Tottenham rival Liverpool for Doku
Tottenham are believed to have joined the chase for 19-year-old Doku, who is also garnering attention from Merseyside giants Liverpool [Jeunes Footeux via Daily Star].
Nuno is said to be very keen on the prospect of bringing the Belgian wide-man to the capital, with only Lucas Moura naturally situated as a right-winger within his current roster.
It could cost up to €50 million (£42.9m) for Tottenham or Liverpool to land their man.
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The Verdict: Doku would be a very promising arrival
Widely heralded as one of the most promising talents in Europe, Doku would surely prove to be a popular signing in N17 who could develop into being an important member of the Tottenham line-up.
In 2020/21, Doku gave an impressive account of himself, registering 12 goal contributions from 44 appearances combined in all competitions for both his current employers and former club Anderlecht; four goals and eight assists [Transfermarkt].
Continuing his rich vein of form into the new campaign, the Borgerhout-born man has averaged a successful dribble ratio of around three per fixture in Ligue 1, showing his speed and propensity to skip by opposition counterparts [WhoScored].
Once labelled as a ‘diamond in the rough’ by Manchester City talisman and Belgium teammate Kevin De Bruyne, Tottenham should look to snap up his services and give him a platform to blossom at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium [Ghana Web].
In other news, a Tottenham Hotspur icon has dropped his verdict on the prospects of a Spurs ace this campaign. Find out more here.
