Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing hard to sign a "powerful" midfielder who has been likened to Manchester City star Rodri, and his current employers could be willing to sanction a move for £30m...
Tottenham looking to strengthen in midfield after Fulham setback
Tottenham remain without a home win since the opening day of the season in the Premier League, having succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Saturday afternoon, and Danny Murphy has since criticised the lack of creativity in the middle of the park.
As such, Spurs may need to enter the market for some new signings in the January transfer window, and bringing in a new forward may be of key significance, given that Thomas Frank has decided he no longer wants Richarlison.
However, signing another midfielder could also be a savvy move, given the lack of creativity, and there has now been a new update on the north Londoners' pursuit of Anderlecht maestro Nathan De Cat.
According to a report from Caught Offside, Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange is now pushing hard to sign De Cat, who has impressed scouts from across Europe, with Aston Villa, Brighton and Bayern Munich also keen.
The Belgian club had been hoping to keep hold of the 17-year-old until 2027, but they could now be willing to cash-in on the youngster, who has been compared to Manchester City star Rodri, for £30m.
"Powerful" De Cat could be future star
Likened to Rodri due to being a deep-lying playmaker, the teenager has been praised for his creativity by scout Ben Mattinson, who said he is able to unlock defences "from deep or as creator in the final third", while also describing the starlet as "powerful."
Fellow scout Jacek Kulig also clearly believes the Anderlecht ace could be destined for big things, having praised his performances at youth level back in July.
Since then, the Belgian has gone on to become a key player for the Anderlecht first team, making 20 appearances in all competitions this season, which is an impressive feat as such a young age.
At just 17, De Cat is likely to need more time to develop before being able to slot into Tottenham's starting XI, but he clearly has a lot of potential, and £30m could end up being a bargain in the long run.