Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a 16-year-old forward and are considering a creative deal, but they face competition from their Premier League rivals for the player.
Tottenham’s transfer strategy has changed this summer, with the club signing players with Premier League experience, as evidenced by the arrivals of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha.
Spurs’ failed move for Morgan Gibbs-White is further proof that the Lilywhites are looking for players who are proven in the English top-flight.
However, that does not mean that Tottenham have abandoned their approach of signing talented young starlets, with Mathys Tel and Kota Takai also coming through the door this summer.
Tottenham want to sign Kevin Filling and send him on loan
The strategy of signing young gems has worked well for the Lilywhites, with the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Pape Sarr proving smart additions.
According to a report in Expressen (as relayed by Fotboll Transfers), Thomas Frank’s men are turning their attention to another talented Swede, AIK Fotboll starlet Kevin Filling.
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It is alleged that Spurs are now circling over the forward, but it is pointed out that the player will not be eligible to move to North London until he turns 18 in November 2026.
As a result, Tottenham are considering signing Filling and loaning him back to AIK this summer.
Spurs’ Premier League rivals also like Filling
However, a deal for the teenager may not be straightforward for Spurs to complete, as Man United have also taken notice of him.
The report says that the Red Devils are considering signing Filling and then loaning him out to INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport, who play in the Swiss top flight.
Their plan is for the 16-year-old to continue developing in Switzerland until he is ready to make the move to Old Trafford.