Spurs could 'accelerate' move with £60m upgrade for Werner

There is less than a month to go until the Premier League transfer window closes, and as things stand, Tottenham Hotspur are not doing enough business.

The signings of Archie Gray and Yang Min-Hyeok are exciting and show the club is thinking long-term, but with Timo Werner's loan renewal the only major entry so far, the needle hasn't really moved in relation to the former. the group.

Fortunately Ange Postecoglou, Daniel Levy and Co seem to be working to bring in players who raise the bar.

Based on recent reports, the latest star who is said to have moved to N17 could be a good upgrade for Werner.

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According to the latest report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and his playing plan, Tottenham have retained their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto.

The Italian journalist said the winger is “a player highly valued and highly rated by Tottenham” and that he is waiting to see “if they will decide to speed up” their pursuit of him.

However, it would be an expensive deal to complete for the North Londoners as, according to a separate report last week, the Old Gold valued the Portuguese international at £60m.

That said, while securing Neto's services will cost a pretty penny, his ability may justify the price tag, especially since he will quickly get the better of Werner.

How does Neto compare to Werner

So, if Spurs can get their hands on Neto this summer and see him as a long-term replacement for Werner on the left, where he has started 44 games before, how does he compare to Germany?

However, from an output perspective, it's an easy win for the Gold Star. In 24 games last season, he scored three goals and provided 11 assists, equating to an impressive goal involvement ratio of 1.71.

In contrast, the former Chelsea ace scored two goals and provided three assists in 14 appearances for the Lilywhites, which equates to an average goal involvement every game of 2.8. If you add up his 14 appearances, two goals, and one assist during his time with RB Leipzig, that average falls to a goal involvement every 3.5 games.

Okay, now what about their base numbers? Is it another easy win for the former Lazio winner there again?

Indeed, as in many important metrics, the 24-year-old “beast”, as his teammate Diogo Jota called him, comes out on top, including non-penalty goals and assists, key passes, through to the finals. the third, passing and falling into the penalty area, entering the final third, shooting and scoring goals, successful takeovers, ball recoveries and even aerial duels won, all in 90.

In his defence, the German international comes out on top in a few metrics, such as expected penalty goals and assists, passes and carries, shots and pass accuracy per 90, but that's about it.

Now, one problem with signing the Wolves star is his injury record – he missed 23 games last season – but with a number of wingers already on Tottenham's books, Postecoglou will have the luxury of resting the talented dynamo when not needed, which should hopefully keep him fresh and fit for the big games. .

Ultimately, if Spurs want to reach the next level next season, they need to improve their first team in the remaining weeks of the window, and although it is an expensive option, adding Neto to the mix could be just what the club needs to secure the Champions League. football come May.