Sources: Tottenham could now pull off Guessand signing in West Ham blow
Tottenham have joined Brighton, West Ham and Wolves in the race to sign OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand in the summer transfer window.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what sources have told him about the 24-year-old’s future and a potential move to the Premier League.
Nice are bracing themselves for interest in Guessand over the coming weeks and are reluctant to let him leave after qualifying for the Champions League.
The Ligue 1 outfit have set a £20-25million asking price for the forward, who has three years remaining on his contract, after he scored 12 goals and picked up seven assists last term.
Tottenham are planning to sign a new forward this summer and have also been linked with moves for the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Eberechi Eze.
There is a belief that Guessand’s profile would make him a perfect fit for Thomas Frank’s side and they are now prepared to rival Premier League clubs for his signature.
Tottenham eye Evann Guessand deal after Kudus latest
Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 2 July that Chelsea will rival Tottenham’s efforts to sign Kudus and want to beat them to the deal.
The Ivory Coast international represents a potential alternative should Spurs miss out, and they are keeping a close eye on his situation at Nice.
O’Rourke explained that a lot of Premier League clubs are keen on Guessand amid a growing feeling that he will make the move to England.
“A lot of Premier League clubs are looking at Guessand,” he told Football Insider.
“He had a very good season for Nice last season, he got 12 goals and seven assists in 33 Ligue 1 games, so he has a good record.
“He’s got the physical profile that you think would be a success in English football, and can play anywhere across the front line as well.
“There’s been interest from Brighton, West Ham, Wolves and now Tottenham also have an active interest in Guessand.
“Nice are bracing themselves for interest in this upcoming transfer window.
“For Tottenham, he would be a good signing, he would fit into how Thomas Frank plays.
“The way Guessand can play anywhere across the front line would make him a valuable addition.
“Nice will be hoping they can keep hold of him after qualifying for the Champions League themselves.
“They’re looking for a big fee, around £20-25million for a player who still has three years left on his contract.
“It’s not an easy deal to do, but it’s no surprise that a lot of Premier League clubs are looking at him.”
Jacob Ramsey update emerges after Aston Villa latest
On top of their interest in the likes of Guessand, Kudus and Eze, Tottenham are also considering a move to sign Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey this summer.
Brown told Football Insider on 3 July that Ramsey is interested in joining Tottenham amid uncertainty over his future under Unai Emery at Villa Park.
After making 25 stars across his 45 appearances in all competitions last season, the midfielder is keen to play regular minutes from the start and believes he can do so at Spurs.
This comes after Brown told Football Insider that Tottenham have made contact with Ramsey’s agent and are weighing up a formal offer for his signature.
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