According to HITC Sport, Tottenham is interested in signing Amir Richardson of Reims, but the midfield player will likely face fierce competition from teams like Everton, Brentford, and Leicester City.
With 28 Ligue 1 appearances, Richardson had a breakout season for the French team last season, helping the Red and Whites finish comfortably in mid-table. Several Premier League teams have expressed interest in this form, with Spurs supposedly leading the chase to replace the departing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Ange Postecoglou is keen to strengthen his midfield unit, but the north London team is prioritizing the recruitment of a striker this summer. Dominic Solanke has been strongly linked to a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Richardson is believed to be available for just £8.5 million, and the Australian has identified the player as a possible purchase.
Spurs are observing Richardson.
Richardson advanced through the OG Nice academy before completing his transfer to Le Havre in 2019, where he achieved his debut in senior football. The Moroccan gained notice the previous season in France and was a success in Will Still’s squad, earning him a transfer to Reims, a top level team, in 2022.
Ben Mattinson, a football commentator, has called the 22-year-old’s physical attributes “freak athletic, technical profile.” His 6’6″ frame has drawn attention. According to HITC, a number of European teams, including Spurs, Everton, Brentford, Leicester, and the son of legendary American basketball player Michael Richardson, are keeping an eye on the situation.
Reims is reportedly willing to approve a deal for their highly sought-after player, with a reported price tag of £8.5 million. Though talks won’t start until after his exploits with the Moroccan Olympic squad conclude, Richardson is rumored to be eager to move up.
This summer, Horjbjerg moved from Spurs to Marseille, creating a void in Postecoglou’s midfield supporting cast. Spurs have identified Richardson as a possible possibility because they believe he can compete and offer insurance for players like Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Sarr, and Yves Bissouma.
Spurs are rumored to be more interested in signing a midfield player at a discount than a striker in order to devote a larger amount of their cash to the forward’s acquisition. Because of this, competing Premier League teams may bid more for Richardson, which would force Spurs to look for other options.
| Richardson’s Ligue 1 Statistics 2023/24 | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 28 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% |
| Progressive Passes Per 90 | 4.8 |
| Key Passes Per 90 | 0.8 |
| Tackles Per 90 | 2.2 |
| Interceptions Per 90 | 1 |
Postecoglou desires to sign a star forward.
Although Solanke is the top priority, there have been rumors circulating that Ivan Toney may be a replacement for the Bournemouth player or an additional signing. Toney may be the target of the Cherries, who are’reluctant’ to let their talisman go for anything less than £60 million. Brenfford is apparently willing to let him go in exchange for a lower price.
The England international scored four goals in 17 Premier League games for the Bees after struggling to recover from his betting controversy the previous season. With a year left on his contract in west London and multiple statements expressing his wish to transfer abroad, a trade with Spurs might happen fast should the Lillywhites make contact.
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