Daniel Levy has piled further pressure on himself after his recent comments at Tottenham.
Tottenham lost several key midfielders to injury last season, with James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall both forced to watch the UEFA Europa League final from the sidelines.
These injuries showcased the need for increased squad depth at Tottenham, with Levy now urged to bring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to North London.
Levy claims Tottenham want to win the Premier League
Tottenham are set to embark on a new era after replacing Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank.
This isn’t the only major change in North London, with Vinai Venkatesham arriving to work alongside Levy as Tottenham Chief Executive Officer.
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On Wednesday (18 June), Tottenham uploaded a sit-down interview featuring Levy and Venkatesham, in which the former made his desires clear.
Levy said, “We’ve won a European trophy, but it’s not enough.”
“It’s what we haven’t done that’s more important. We need to win the league, we want to win the Premier League, we want to win the Champions League. We want to win.”
As a result, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Levy needs to put his money where his mouth his, and sign an established defensive midfielder, such as Wharton.
“Tottenham need to sign a top-class holding midfielder this summer,” Wenham said.
“That needs to be a priority. Wharton is an option in that position. He would be a great signing. Tottenham will need to stump up the cash, as I’m sure it would take big money.
“However, if Levy is talking about wanting to win the Premier League and Champions League, these are the players he needs to go out and sign to give Tottenham a chance of doing that.”
Wharton could be an excellent signing
Wharton is considered one of the best holding midfield talents football has to offer at the moment.
The former Blackburn star has a contract with Palace until 2029. Therefore, Levy will need to be prepared to spend big. However, signing Wharton could be what takes Tottenham to the next level.
The 22-year-old’s playing style is defined by his excellent tactical intelligence and purposeful movements, all of which would help Tottenham to build out from the back next season.
There is no doubt that Wharton would fit Frank like a glove if allowed to prove himself. As a result, if Levy wants the Premier League, this is the calibre of player Tottenham need to sign.