Dean Jones has stated that Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise recruiting a winger this summer over a centre-forward because Son Heung-min has demonstrated his ability to play at number nine.
Son has impressed as a centre-forward this summer, providing a significant threat with his ability to play on defenders’ shoulders and get in behind.
Richarlison has also been in excellent form in recent months, leading the line admirably and demonstrating that he is a consistent goal threat when fully healthy and firing.
However, speculations in recent months have suggested that the Lilywhites may look to sign a marquee number nine when the summer transfer window opens (Football Insider).
Brentford‘s Ivan Toney (The Sun), Feyenoord‘s Santiago Gimenez (Mirror), Lille‘s Jonathan David (HITC), and Bologna‘s Joshua Zirkzee (TMW) have all been mentioned as potential Tottenham targets in recent weeks.
Tottenham are looking to add fresh wingers this summer.
Jones, on the other hand, believes Tottenham would prioritise signing a top-tier wide player, with Ange Postecoglou expecting Son to play predominantly as a number nine next season.
I believe Tottenham will be looking for a centre-forward, but they may settle with a young, up-and-coming striker to act as an understudy to Richarlison and Son.
I expect the team to spend the most of their summer transfer cash on a top-tier number six and a skilled winger who can beat his man.
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