Tottenham are said to be ready to challenge Arsenal for a deadline day signing.
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Tottenham are now said to be interested in an Arsenal transfer hijack, with a striker reportedly of interest. It has been a largely frustrating window for Spurs outside of the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.
Thomas Frank needs attackers, with Brennan Johnson having been sold, whole Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus have been ruled out with injury until at least March.
Spurs need forward options urgently, and they have little time to find them, given Monday’s deadline is as early at 7pm. But while the efforts continue to land first-team impact players, the North London club are also keeping an eye out of other good-value deals involving young players with big potential.
One player who fits that category is Hearts striker James Wilson, who is attracting plenty of attention on Monday, At 18 years of age, Wilson has already racked up 32 league appearances for Hearts, finding the net five times, though he has struggled for appearances this season.
According to the Edinburgh Evening News, Arsenal and Tottenham are now battling for the striker’s signature, It’s claimed Hearts will consider a loan deal at the end of the window, but their plans could be forced to change if either Arsenal or Tottenham come in with a significant offer. St Johnstone are said to hold potential interest in a loan move.
Hearts currently have an opening in their front line due to Lawrence Shankland being injured, but they are not considering Wilson for the slot, reportedly seeking a new forward ahead of the Scottish deadline at 11pm on Monday.
As far as Tottenham are concerned, the move would of course be one for the future. Wilson would likely join the under-21s squad for the rest of the season and then go out on loan next season, unless an instant loan deal can be found ahead of the deadline.
Either way, it may be a tricky deal to pull off given the competition with Arsenal and the ticking clock.