Spurs could sign an “explosive” star to “rival” Saka

Tottenham Hotspur took a step forward last season but Ange Postecoglou is looking for improvement across the board as he looks to push his team forward, a poor run of form that has dragged Spurs out of the top four in the Premier League, preparing for the Europa League.

Is this a blessing in disguise? Postecoglou has been insisting that the Champions League will not define success as he continues to build, but Europe's elite club competition attracts the best players, providing a solid footing.

The defensive midfielder is coveted but, equally, Tottenham are hoping to sign a versatile striker to strengthen and diversify the options available. Londoners might get a big boost from that.

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According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham will face Manchester United and Newcastle United for the signing of Samuel Iling-Junior, who has been listed as being sold by Juventus for €15m (£13m).

The 20-year-old winger has broken into the Serie A first team this season but has been deemed unused as the Old Lady look to strengthen this summer.

For such a cheap price, it would probably be foolish not to put in an offer and enter into formal negotiations; Iling-Junior is highly skilled and could be the perfect fit to join another summer target.

Dream Eberechi Eze partner

Speaking about Iling-Junior's qualities, former Chelsea and Tottenham academy coach, Saul Isaksson-Hurst said in 2022: “Samuel brings the complete package to the party, he's got it all. He is almost like a street football player with his skill and balance. He brings almost everything to the table. He can play seven, eleven, 10 or in the middle.”

Iling-Junior has played 27 times in all competitions, scoring one goal and adding two assists, with his “explosive” ability – as described by commentator Ben Mattinson – giving him the chance to seek a run in the Premier League, and he may succeed. the perfect partner for Spurs target Eberechi Eze, someone who would undoubtedly be an exciting acquisition for the Londoners.

The Juve starlet is a maverick, ranking among the top 6 percent of his elite peers across Europe's top five leagues in the past year for shots, top 10 percent for sustained plays and top 19 percent for attacks per 90, according to FBref . Speed, power, intelligence, and fighting all feature prominently in Iling-Junior's game.

The former Chelsea youth product, moreover, was also praised “high energy and work capacity and dream football skills” by journalist Antonio Mango, suggesting that he is exactly what Postecoglou needs to add a layer to his left side.

And if Daniel Levy matches Postecoglou's desire with a decisive move and secures the signature of Eze this summer, who, according to the Daily Mail, has a £60m release clause in his contract and is attracting interest from Tottenham, then a wonderful new partnership could be born.

Both players like to play on the left but Eze has played regularly as a number 10, an attacking midfielder, last season, scoring the lion's share of his goals in the middle. In addition, the Eagles' item averaged 2.6 dribbles and five possessions per game in the top flight and that will bring the energy needed to succeed at Spurs and leapfrog Iling-Junior's side of the game.

With Richarlison among those tipped to leave this summer and Heung-min Son the star of the forward – who could retain his fitness even if a new striker is signed – Iling-Junior could find himself getting plenty of opportunity to impress the wing, with his playmaking ability leading to described as a “helping machine” by journalist Michele Neri.

This could be particularly beneficial in relation to his partnership with Eze, who brings a wealth of qualities to the table but thrives on his goal scoring, actually ranking in the top 6% of midfielders and defenders for non-penalty goals scored and above. 5% for 90 shots taken.

To emphasize the point, the aforementioned Mattinson has even predicted that Iling-Junior, an England U21 international, could become a player. “[Bukayo] Saka is a rival” of England, who offers a quick and stylish style to his athleticism to rival Arsenal's star, who scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions last season for Mikel Arteta's elite side.

Saka, while attracting attention with his clinical touch, cements his position as one of the Premier League's best players with impressive numbers, ranking in the top 9% of attacking midfielders and midfielders for shooting actions and the top 10% for attacks per team. 90. This is why the Spurs striker may be able to imitate his country.

There is no doubt that Tottenham lack pace down the left, and when full-back Destiny Udogie found himself out of action in the recent campaign, this was highlighted and then some, when Brennan Johnson withdrew from his favored side to try again. inject some speed, which proves to be less effective.

With the necessary natural ability and ability to constantly improve at key moments, Iling-Junior will be a credit to the Postecoglou project and will add the depth and ability needed to impress in many areas next year.

Postecoglou will be looking for silverware from his players and without the likes of Iling-Junior signings, the Lilywhites will not have the energy to keep up the momentum in the various stages of the campaign.