Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Evann Guessand is forcing fellow admirers to play the waiting game as the Nice star is eager to discover whether he will be the subject of a formal bid from Hotspur Way or any of the north Londoners' Premier League rivals before making a final decision on his future, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Having been appointed as Spurs' new head coach on a three-year deal last week, Thomas Frank has been tasked with attempting to build on the Europa League success in the final stages of predecessor Ange Postecoglou's stewardship as preparations are made for next season.
Mathys Tel has become a permanent member of Tottenham's squad since the summer transfer window reopened, thanks to a £30million agreement being reached with reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich following an initial loan spell, but there remains a strong desire to secure additional firepower.
Guessand Holding Out for Premier League Bid
Frontman already has opportunity to head to Turkey after proposal
Guessand is waiting for an offer from the Premier League at a time when Tottenham are keen to win the race for his signature, according to GMS sources, but Frank will have to move quickly if he wants to get the deal over the line as Fenerbahce have already upped the ante by lodging a proposal.
The Turkish giants tabled a £26million bid in an attempt to lure the striker away from Nice, while he also held discussions with the Istanbul-based side's boss Jose Mourinho earlier this week, highlighting that Spurs are in danger of being beaten to his services if they do not react in a timely fashion.
GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have fresh hope of being able to recruit Guessand, who enjoyed a prolific 2024/25 campaign, as he had anticipated being handed the chance to test himself in the Premier League for the first time in his career and has been contemplating how long to wait before committing his future to an admirer.
The 23-year-old, who has been described as 'sensational' thanks to his form for Ligue 1 outfit Nice, would provide club-record signing Dominic Solanke and Richarlison with fresh competition for a regular starting berth if Spurs take their interest to the next level and are able to turn his head.
Tottenham have been among a host of Premier League clubs to send scouts to watch Guessand in action, GMS sources have learned, but the bid from Fenerbahce means he has to decide whether to give Frank and other suitors more time to make their move before selecting the best offer.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Evann Guessand won 10 ground duels, got his name on the scoresheet and registered an assist during Nice's victory over Brest on the final day of the Ligue 1 campaign
Frank Faces Uphill Battle to Recruit Guessand
Host of domestic rivals have been scouting Ivory Coast international
GMS sources have been told that Frank is in danger of facing an uphill battle to land Guessand as Arsenal, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bournemouth and newly-promoted Leeds United have joined Tottenham in running the rule over Guessand.
Spurs and their domestic counterparts are already aware that they will have no issues attempting to meet the Ivory Coast international's personal demands as he is currently on a contract which allows him to pocket less than £15,000-per-week at Nice, but there are three years remaining on the agreement.
Serie A heavyweights Juventus are among the sides interested in acquiring Guessand if they are unable to land alternative targets, GMS sources understand, and Tottenham's interest has come at a time when he has been expecting other sides to challenge Fenerbahce for his signature.
Frank is not only seeking a centre forward during the summer transfer window as GMS sources recently revealed that the Danish tactician is eyeing Tyler Dibling and Antoine Semenyo - of Southampton and Bournemouth respectively - after deciding to continue prioritising the arrival of a right-sided attacker.
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