Tottenham could sign their own version of Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze in the summer transfer window, as an update on their search for a sporting director has emerged.
Fabio Paratici was heavily involved in Spurs' recruitment last summer and in January, but the club confirmed that he would be departing in February to join Fiorentina.
Tottenham are now in the hunt for a new sporting director to arrive in the near future, as they'll be hoping to plan ahead for an important summer transfer window.
After such a disappointing season for the north London club, it looks set to be a crucial summer window, providing they stay in the Premier League.
Avoiding relegation is the number one aim as it stands, but they'll be hoping to have one eye on recruitment for the summer.
Tottenham Could Raid Championship With Freedman
According to a report from The Telegraph, Tottenham are now working on bringing in a new sporting director following Paratici's departure last month.
Former Crystal Palace man Dougie Freedman is believed to be a target for the role, despite only joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Diriyah last year.
If Freedman does arrive through the door, we could see a shift in Tottenham's recruitment strategy. During his time at Palace, Freedman had plenty of joy in buying from the Championship.
Freedman brought in Eze, Michael Olise, and Adam Wharton from England's second tier, selling the former two for a significant profit.
That could see Spurs sign their own Eze from the Championship in the summer, bringing in a young talent for a reasonable fee who goes on to flourish.
Eze, Olise, and Wharton all became some of the most sought-after players in Europe after just a short period at Selhurst Park, and there's no doubt Tottenham would be in a different league position if either of the three were at the club.
Tottenham Linked With Championship Star
One Championship star Tottenham have been linked with in recent months is Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. The north London club were reportedly exploring a move in the January transfer window, so he could be one they look to target in the summer under Freedman.
There is a host of talent in the Championship season after season, and only certain clubs tend to take risks on them. Palace were certainly one of them under Freedman, and it will be interesting to see if he continues his recruitment strategy if he does land the role at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming months.