Tottenham are apparently interested in Arne Slot as they look for a new manager ahead of the summer transfer window.
Given that Tottenham are currently weighing their possibilities for a replacement for Fabio Paratici as sporting director, it is uncertain how the club would spend their finances. Spurs may be tempted to spread their available transfer cash by bringing in a large number of players who are available for low-cost payments.
Slot has already demonstrated a willingness to develop talent, and he may decide that praying on clubs that have faced relegation this season is an efficient way to conduct business this summer. Express Sport looks at five players from this season’s strugglers who Tottenham could target…
Romeo Lavia – Southampton
Clubs are lining up for the chance to sign Romeo Lavia, and Spurs should be among them. The Frenchman has impressed at St Mary’s this season with strong efforts in the center of the field, and he appears to be a cut above the rest, with it only a matter of time before he leaves for a Premier League club.
The Spurs are desperate for defensive reinforcements and have made acquiring one a top goal this summer. Several high-quality possibilities will be considered, although Armel Bella-Kotchap may go under the radar. The 21-year-old has struggled with injuries this season but has shown his class when fit, and it is difficult to imagine Southampton demanding a transfer for him.
James Maddison – Leicester
Regardless of whether Leicester City survives the bottom, a significant renovation is on the horizon at the King Power Stadium. Given the quality of their roster, the Foxes have underperformed significantly, and James Maddison appears to be a likely contender to make the move up and join a club battling at the very top level. Spurs have lacked creativity in the midfield for years and have consistently failed to address the problem, though the acquisition of Maddison – who they have long admired – could solve the problem and provide the spark in the center of the park that Slot will desperately need upon his arrival.
Wilfried Gnonto – Leeds
Wilfried Gnonto has been a bright spot in a disappointing season for Leeds, and his time at the club could come to an end with relegation. The Italy international has demonstrated the ability to play throughout the frontline and, at the age of 19, has the potential to grow significantly. Slot may see the winger as the ideal signing on the wing, providing him with the energy and youthful flare that Tottenham now lacks in the final third.
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