Tottenham Hotspur target Younes Ebnoutalib could become available in the January window, but the Lilywhites may run into one problem in their pursuit of the German international.
Ebnoutalib has won many admirers with his outstanding displays this season, including Jurgen Klopp, who admitted he was won over by the Tottenham target the first time he watched him.
It emerged back in September that the Eintracht Frankfurt striker has been added to Spurs’ shortlist, and he has continued banging in the goals since then, having struck eight times in 11 appearances so far this term.
In fact, it was reported by Sky Sports Germany that Roberto De Zerbi’s men have already made contact with the Frankfurt star’s agent regarding a potential January move.
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According to a report in Sport Bild (as relayed by BuliNews), despite the German international’s impressive form this season, he may be allowed to leave the Deutsche Bank Park in January.
This is because Ebnoutalib is not seen as a natural fit for head coach Adi Hütter’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation, which is why the forward has already been left on the bench on three occasions this season.
Now, Eintracht are attempting to land Nottingham Forest’s Arnaud Kalimuendo, who enjoyed a successful six-month loan spell at Frankfurt during the second half of last season.
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If the Bundesliga club do manage to land Kalimuendo, Ebnoutalib could find himself relegated to third choice, potentially making it difficult for him to retain his place in the Germany squad.
That may force the 23-year-old to leave for a fresh challenge in January, particularly with there appearing to be little progress in talks between the striker and Frankfurt regarding a new deal.
Spurs have work to do to convince Ebnoutalib about a transfer
Sport Bild backs up what other sources have reported over recent weeks, naming Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus as two clubs who would be ready to land the forward in January.
However, the two clubs may run into one problem: Ebnoutalib would prefer to stay in the Bundesliga rather than move to Serie A or the Premier League.
One would expect Spurs to be able to outbid most German clubs for the striker, but the Lilywhites may have work to do to convince the player and his entourage regarding a move to North London.