Tottenham now leading race to sign £100m “superstar” from Premier League rivals
Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the lead in the race for a Premier League forward, whose future is starting to look uncertain…
Spurs want new forward despite encouraging signs vs Sunderland
Although Tottenham were unable to take all three points against Sunderland last time out, drawing 1-1 after Ben Davies’ opener was cancelled out by Brian Brobbey’s late effort, Thomas Frank believes there were some encouraging signs on display.
Frank said: “There were a lot of positives in the performance. The first half was much more like we want to do.
“I liked our intensity with and without the ball, we created a lot of good situations, but we lacked the decisiveness to finish the game off.”
However, with the manager also bemoaning the fact his side weren’t clinical enough, it could be a savvy move to strengthen his attacking options this month, particularly considering Brennan Johnson has already left to join Crystal Palace.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jorgen Strand Larsen, RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande and AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche are among the potential targets, but there have now been reports Spurs could also look to raid one of their London rivals.
According to a report from Spain, Tottenham have now taken the lead in the race to sign West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen, with the Englishman’s future at the London Stadium starting to look uncertain, given that the Hammers are seven points from safety.
Should West Ham be relegated to the Championship, Bowen’s departure is almost inevitable, and the north Londoners are interested in securing his signature, as they value the forward’s versatility and goal-scoring ability.
If the Irons fail to stay up, the 29-year-old would be willing to listen to offers from elsewhere, and there are indications he could be a fantastic addition to Frank’s squad…
"Superstar" Bowen could be ideal signing for Tottenham
As previously mentioned, Tottenham have struggled in front of goal this season, finding the back of the net just three times in their last five Premier League matches.
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Consequently, it could be a smart move to bring in a player who has already proven he is capable of delivering in the top flight, and the 20-time England international fits the bill, having been a reliable source of goals and assists over the past six seasons.
Jarrod Bowen’s performance by season
Premier League appearances
Goal involvements
2020-21
38
13
2021-22
36
24
2022-23
38
12
2023-24
34
22
2024-25
34
23
2025-26
21
7
Having also been lauded as a “superstar” by writer Paddy Keogh, Bowen clearly has the ability to succeed at a top club, but a deal could be on the expensive side, with a potential fee of £100m being touted.
Tottenham ready double-your-money offer for player who's keen to join Frank
Spurs are preparing a bid.
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That would be an astronomical sum to pay for a player yet to prove himself at the very highest level, and the highest transfer fee in Tottenham’s history, so they should look to get a deal done for a lower price.