Spurs manager Frank refused to rule out a potential transfer move for a player he once tried to sign at Brentford.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has hinted at a potential transfer move to sign a Bodo/Glimt midfielder who impressed against the London outfit on Tuesday evening.
Spurs had to fight for a 2-2 draw against the Norwegian side, who they had also gone up against in the Europa League last season. Jens Petter Hauge stole the show on Tuesday with a 13-minute brace in the second half putting the hosts ahead.
Frank’s side did find a way back thanks to a goal from Micky van de Ven and an own goal from Jostein Gundersen with just one minute of the 90 to play. Speaking after the match, Frank was asked for his evaluation of standout man Hauge.
Thomas Frank hints at potential Bodo/Glimt transfer
Not only did the Spurs boss heap praise on the 25-year-old’s efforts, but he went on to bring up a past transfer move for the midfielder. He told TV2: “He was fantastic. I actually tried to sign him for Brentford a long time ago. It was good to see him again. I knew he was good and today he was exceptional.”
When pressed on the possibility of signing Hauge for Spurs, he added: “You never know what the future holds.”
Tottenham Hotspur have already strengthened on the flanks and in attacking midfielder positions since Frank took over from Ange Postecoglou. Randal Kolo Muani, Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons all represent marquee transfers with the loan move of Mathys Tel also made permanent.
Hauge on failed Brentford transfer
However, Spurs could be attracted by Hauge’s natural ability to play on the left, following the departure of club stalwart Son Heung-min this summer. The Norway international has never played in the Premier League, but does have Bundesliga, Serie A and Belgian Pro League experience.
When speaking about Frank himself, Hauge reflected on that transfer move from Brentford. He said: “I had a Zoom meeting with him. We were close a few years ago. We had a good talk out on the field. He’s a fantastic coach who has done incredibly well. It was close once, but it never quite worked out.”
Hauge has three goals and four assists in just five appearances across all competitions for Bodo/Glimt so far this season. He picked up a hat-trick of assists in the 5-0 Champions League qualifying win over Sturm Graz in August.
The winger contributed nine goals and 10 assists last season. He played 90 and then 84 minutes against Spurs in the Europa League semi-final but did not register a goal or an assist in those matches.
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