Tottenham Hotspur are working on a major transfer arrival this summer, and it could be to the detriment of James Maddison’s close friend.
The North London club are preparing for next season and have so far made two new signings in Mathys Tel and Kota Takai.
Pre-season is now underway at Hotspur Way, and there are fewer than ten days until Spurs’ first game against Reading.
The Lilywhites will be hoping that by then they will have made a few new additions, and currently, one deal is being heavily worked on.
James Maddison on ‘synergy’ with Brennan Johnson
During the second week of Wimbledon, James Maddison revealed that Brennan Johnson would be his ideal doubles partner in a tennis match.
The English international admitted that the pair would share a ‘good synergy’ on the court as they are currently ‘very close’ at Tottenham.
Johnson, who cost Tottenham £45m, netted the winning goal in the Europa League final, whilst also being the club’s top goalscorer last term with 18 goals.
Maddison told BBC Sport: “I feel like doubles is all about chemistry, you’ve got to be on the same page as your partner.
“So I would say either Brennan Johnson or Harry Kane. I’d say Brennan Johnson, because at the moment, I think we are really close. He’s a funny guy, I think we’d have a good synergy on the court.”
But despite their great connection, the duo could be about to get split up, with Spurs eyeing a deal that could see Johnson replaced.
Mohammed Kudus could replace Brennan Johnson at Tottenham
Tottenham are in talks with West Ham United over a deal to sign Mohammed Kudus as one of their marquee deals.
The 24-year-old is expected to arrive as a right-sided attacker, which means Johnson’s place in the team would then be at risk.
Spurs have been focused on signing a player in this area of the team, having looked at Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo, but Kudus is now the first-choice option.
However, as of Tuesday evening, Tottenham’s talks for Kudus had stalled, as TBR Football exclusively revealed, with the two clubs far apart in valuation.
Kudus is very keen to join Tottenham, but Daniel Levy now has his work cut out if he hopes to bring the forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.