Thomas Frank must be wondering what the fuss is. Isn’t it difficult to manage a Tottenham hotspur? Think about it again.
The Spurs launched their Premier League campaign with back-to-back wins over Burnley and Manchester City. They led the PSG 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup. But the Spurs’ mini-crisis is always round the corner.
The crisis may be pushing it a bit, but Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth raised some alarm bells. Cherry managed 20 shots. Spurs managed only five people and couldn’t create one big chance.
Well, Zabi Simons’ arrival certainly helps in that regard, but should we come more for Lily White? probably.
Spurs Transfer Date Plan
If there is one area that Spurs can recruit during the dying hour of the remittance window, it is an attack and feels that there is still some quality remaining.
Many players have been promoted, including Ademola Lookman and Savinho, and both players hope to move before the windows close.
Sabigno in particular has been pushing for a move to north London and is frustrated by Manchester City’s stance this summer.
Well, that seems to be lined up with alternatives. One player Spurs is said to be “watching” AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this Sunday, according to the Independent.
The report says the Spurs “likely” to sign the winger by 7pm on Monday, but Leao’s move is considered difficult at this point.
Why Leo is just as exciting as Simons
It was essential that the Spurs go outside and sign another No. 10 after James Madison suffered an ACL injury.
They failed in pursuit of Ebeki Eze, but as far as Frank and Co are concerned, that is no more important. Simons is now a Spurs player.
He was announced before Tottenham supporters before his defeat to Bournemouth, and he must have wanted him to be on the field to help his new teammates.
Help is exactly what he offers, especially from a creative perspective. He was also a scorer and was able to change this Spurs offense.
In 2024/25, the former Leipzig man scored 11 goals and provided eight assists. In his previous campaign, the young Dutch got even better, earning 10 nets and registering for 15 assists.
Simons – Bundesliga (2024/25) | |
|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | totalling |
game | twenty five |
Goals and Assistance | 17 |
Accuracy | 83% |
Possibility of being created | 2.2 |
The dribbling was successful | 1.4 |
The tackle won | 75% |
The duel won | 5.7 |
Statistics via FOTMOB | |
However, Leao, which has been causing chaos in recent years due to the Champions League defense, will become an even more exciting addition.
The main reason is that, in the words of data analyst Ben Matinson, he is “one of the best leftists in the world.”
Why is that so? Well, in 2022, Milan coach Stefano Pioli said, “Lieo reminded me of a lot of Thierry Henry.
He is one of the most attractive forwards in the world and is safe to say that he is something backed by numbers. In 2024/25, the Portuguese winger scored 12 times and provided 13 assists in all competitions. A year ago, the Electric Speedster won 15 and managed 14 assists.
He is a duel threat filled with speed, chaos and energy. He appears to be the son of young Hyun Min in that sense.
Last year, the 26-year-old ranked in the top 4% of the wingers in Europe’s top five league leagues, making a successful take-on. He’s very lively and his ability to beat players and get behind the backline will change the game along with Simons.
The Netherlands International is a great pick for the Spurs, but Leao is a true game changer. He has been renowned for one of the best wingers in European football for years and will be the Maverick forward that Frank needs to really push domestically and continentally this season.