Tottenham can solve major problem with move for star likened to Robert Lewandowski
Thomas Frank still has some major changes to make to his squad before Tottenham can truly become Premier League title challengers.
Tottenham drew 1-1 with Wolves to move to fifth in the league standings before salvaging a draw against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League during midweek, a game which highlighted the team’s weaknesses.
Of course, Cristian Romero was sidelined for the Europa League, but improvements in the centre of defence over the summer period took some of the pressure away from Micky van de Ven.
Spurs’ main problem lies in the final third because, even though only three Premier League teams have scored more than them this season, Frank’s options through the middle are incredibly thin.
Thomas Frank must address Tottenham’s striker problems
Harry Kane has been backed for a Tottenham reunion, but the England international is loving life with Bayern Munich, where he continues to break records while also winning silverware.
The Lilywhites have failed to fill his shoes since leaving in the summer of 2023, with Dominic Solanke stuck on the treatment table, and Randal Kolo Muani also struggling to make a dent in England.
Richarlison has been in decent form under new management, also managing to stay fit enough to get a run of games, but he is nowhere near the level that Spurs need if they are to improve.
Football Insider now understands that Tottenham are keeping tabs on Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong, facing competition from Man United ahead of the January window.
Karl Etta Eyong is the next big thing in La Liga
With four goals and three assists in seven appearances for Villarreal and Levante, making the move during the summer window, Etta Eyong has made an incredible splash in Spain.
The 21-year-old’s characteristics and playing style have been compared to Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski [90min]. He is strong in the air and is powerful while in possession.
Primarily playing in Villarreal’s B team last season, Etta Eyong has experienced a sharp rise to fame over in La Liga, but he could already be making his way over to the Premier League, given Spurs’ needs right now.
Very little was known about him until recently, but the Lilywhites could use that to their advantage by sealing a bargain deal for a player who has huge potential to be the next big star.