Tottenham told to make ‘statement of intent’ and ‘spend big’ on Ivan Toney – expert
Tottenham should make a “statement of intent” and bring Ivan Toney to the club in the summer transfer window.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Tottenham, Leeds and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson urged Spurs to “spend big” on the Brentford star.
He stressed that if Ange Postecoglou wants to replace Harry Kane, an out-and-out striker like the 28-year-old must be targeted.
Toney, who has missed a large chunk of the campaign due to suspension, has scored four goals this season.
Tottenham told to sign Premier League star to replace Harry Kane
Sources told Football Insider last month that Spurs are keen on a summer move for the Bees and England ace.
Their North London rivals Arsenal meanwhile have cooled their long-term interest in the striker ahead of the transfer window.
“They haven’t struggled this season,” Robinson told the Inside Track podcast. “Son has taken on the mantle, he has done incredibly well with his goalscoring levels.
“Richarlison at times has not been consistent enough or has not been given an opportunity or a run in the side for long enough. If Son is fit, it seems to be him who plays as the nine for the majority of the time.
“If they are going to go and get a number nine, don’t mess about. Don’t go and get a number nine that can play wide like they did with Richarlison. Don’t get a utility player who can play in different positions.
“If you want a number nine to replace Kane, go and spend big, go and get Toney. He just fits the bill.
“If you’re going to get that type of player who plays on the shoulder and presses high, the way that Postecoglou wants his team to play. That’s a real step up, and it’s a huge statement of intent.
“It’s looking now like Spurs are going to be in the Champions League next season, barring a disaster, it will happen, with the coefficiency fifth place coming in as well.
“You’re going to be in the Champions League, you want to compete and go to the next level, sign that type of player, the Toney type of player.
“We’ve had Richarlison who can play there and play wide, Brennan Johnson has been a good signing, he can play there and play wide.
“Son does both, and does both extremely well. If you’re going to go out and sign a number nine, don’t sign another player like an attacking midfielder who can do a job.
“Go and sign a number nine, go and make a real statement. And with Toney, that would be the type of player who would be a fantastic fit for Spurs.”
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