Enze Postecoglou’s first words as Tottenham boss were anticipation.
“I’m delighted to be starting a new chapter as manager of this great football club and I’m really looking forward to the journey ahead,” he recently told Tottenham’s website. I think it’s an exciting opportunity to start in a new direction.” “I want to play football and create an environment to embody the values and traditions. I want to build a team that you can all be proud of and that you can enjoy more.”
The first task will be to overhaul the squad. Spurs finished eighth in the recently concluded 2022-2023 English Premier League (EPL) season and will miss out on the European Champions League (UCL) next season, as well as the Europa League and Europa Conference League (UECL).
To return to the UCL, competitive recruitment is essential. The Sun revealed Tottenham’s “big five” signings on Wednesday (KST).
First up is Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi, a Celtic admirer of Postecoglou’s. Furuhashi was one of Postecoglou’s first signings after taking over at Celtic.
He scored 20 goals in 33 appearances in his first season and has 34 goals in 50 appearances this season, including 27 in the Scottish League. Furuhashi’s potential was recognized when he was voted Player of the Year by the players 먹튀검증.
The second is goalkeeper David Raya, who will replace Hugo Llorente. Laya, whose contract with Brentford ends in June 2024, has already rejected two contract extensions. His skills are self-explanatory. Raya is known as a sweeper-style goalkeeper, with excellent saves and footwork.
We can’t forget about attacking midfielder James Maddison (Leicester City). Talks with Tottenham began last week.
Leicester City were relegated to the Championship after nine years, and Maddison is looking for a new career. Newcastle United have entered the race for the player, with a transfer fee of £40 million.
Then there are the two center back spots. Crystal Palace’s Mark Gehi and United’s Harry Maguire. Tottenham’s defense has become an “automatic door”. They’ve conceded 63 goals in the EPL this season. It’s the worst among the top 10 teams.
Postecoglou favors a back four. Gehiro, a former Chelsea youth product, moved to Crystal Palace in 2021 and has made 82 appearances for the Blues, establishing himself as a top-class central defender.
Maguire has fallen out of favor at United, but he’s still better than Tottenham’s current defense.