Thomas Frank is sure to already have a strong idea of how he wants his Tottenham squad to look next season.
The Danish boss only took the reins in North London one week ago, but his vision is sure to have been shared with Spurs’ recruitment department, so that everyone at the club is aligned in helping Frank build the team he wants.
As ever when a new manager is appointment, Frank will likely oversee numerous changes in personnel ahead of his first season in charge, and it is now surprise that we are already seeing the N17 outfit linked with numerous new players.
One of those links is Adem Zorgane, who starred in the midfield for Belgian side Sporting Charleroi over the last few seasons.
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Tottenham’s midfield seemingly has an unsettled future at the moment, with the likes of Yves Bissmoua, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Sarr all being linked with a move away from the club since the conclusion of the season.
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However, it now looks as though Spurs could be readying an addition in the middle of the park in the form of Zorgane.
The Lilywhites are reportedly one of several European sides chasing a move for the 25-year-old Algerian, with Royal Antwerp another possible destination, according to reputable Algerian outlet DZ Foot (18 June).
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri adds (17 June) that the Belgian side have already made a contract offer to Zorgane.
The 20-cap international is valued at £8.5million by Charleroi, and that valuation has prompted Tottenham to pay close attention to the midfielder over the last few months.
Zorgane could be worth a gamble for Spurs
Belgian football has produced several stars over the years, and while the Pro League is perhaps not the most glamorous in the world, it can be a hotbed for talent at times, and that talent can often be available for fairly cheap sums.
With that in mind, Zorgane could represent a gamble worth taking for a little under £10m, as they look to bolster their options at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Zorgane captained Charleroi last season as they qualified for the play-off round of next season’s UEFA Conference League. An influential figure in the middle of the park, he started in all 40 of his side’s league outings last term, missing just 21 minutes across the entirety of their campaign.
The Algerian regularly lined up at the base of a 4-2-3-1, and the level of consistency and reliability that he showed is something which Frank will surely be looking for to add to his Spurs squad.
Throw in the fact that Zorgane has ample international experience, and it could prove to be a shrewd piece of business for Tottenham.