Spurs are eyeing Gallagher's dream team-mate Mousa Dembele

Another Premier League season is upon us, with Tottenham Hotspur's attention no doubt turning to what could be another busy summer of recruitment.

While former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino left his position at rivals Chelsea following a mixed first season at Stamford Bridge, the hope will be that for Ange Postecoglou, this is just the beginning rather than the end of what could be a fruitful relationship.

After leading the club to a fifth-place finish in his first full season in charge, the former Celtic man will be looking for further reinforcements ahead of next term, with rumors swirling about who will be relegated to N17 in the coming months…

Spurs are on the hunt for a midfielder

According to a report by TEAMtalk, the Lilywhites appear to be preparing to poach Blues captain Conor Gallagher from their west London rivals, and the English coach is heavily linked with leaving his current club, with a year left to run at his club. existing agreement.

According to reports, however, the 24-year-old may not be the only midfielder-focused English talent Tottenham are eyeing, with Postecoglou and himself believed to be among the clubs vying to sign Stoke City star Wouter Burger. .

The suggestion is that the Dutchman – who joined the Potters in a £4.3m deal from Basel last year – could be available for around £12m, making him a dream come true for any top-flight outfit.

Why Spurs should move for Wouter Burger

Hailed as a “leader” by Stoke boss Steven Schumacher, the 23-year-old has enjoyed a promising first season in English football following his arrival last summer, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 39 competition outings.

Asked to be a “Premier League player” recently by Stoke podcaster Ben Rowley, the former Netherlands U21 international has received significant support in recent times, with talent scout Jacek Kulig even drawing comparisons between himself and a certain Moussa Dembele in the past .

That's how the former Spurs star – whom Pochettino hailed as a “genius” during his time in charge of north London – can be seen in the fact that they are not only left-footed, but also boast a towering and impressive presence. frame, Dembele stands at 6 foot 1 and Burger is an impressive 6 foot 3.

The two seem to be similar in their style of play, due to their ability to combine a strong approach, power, elegance and calmness in control.

That can be clearly seen above, with Dembele's heroics in the 2016/17 season – when Spurs finished second in the league – seeing him average 2.1 tackles per game and 0.8 important passes per game, with Burger ahead on 23/24. with 2.6 and 0.9 in those two metrics, respectively.

If the one-time Feyenoord gem can come close to emulating the Belgian talent's impact in north London then Postecoglou will be in the headlines, and perhaps the desire to fit Burger alongside the attack-minded Gallagher.

The latter man can provide more “box-to-box” – as noted by writer Zach Lowy – with the stability of Burger behind him, who was on loan from Crystal Palace and managed to influence the discussions in the final third registering 16 goals. and helps this season in all competitions.

Burger's creative prowess could also help select Gallagher in key attacking positions, evidenced by the seven 'big chances' the talent is looking for in the second division in 2023/24.

Of course, Spurs fans may be hoping for a top target this summer ahead of their return to European competition, however the prospect of finding 'the next Dembele' to partner Gallagher would seem too good to pass up.