Tottenham could arm Thomas Frank with another winger after an eventful summer.
The North London club have seen arrivals as they have departures these past couple of weeks. The attack, in particular, has undergone several changes this summer.
Mathys Tel’s stay was made permanent after an impressive loan spell, while Mohammed Kudus became the first player to move between Tottenham and West Ham since 2011.
However, incomings are usually synonymous with outgoings, and the departures of Mikey Moore and Son Heung-min are testament to that.
And it seems that Spurs might not be quite ready to stop shopping in attack just yet.
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This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
Tottenham could sign a ‘ready-made’ left winger
Son’s departure from North London was something Spurs supporters could sense all summer.
From his lacklustre performances on the pitch to the use of Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert and Tel on the left wing during pre-season games, it was clear the South Korean’s heart was not in it, and Frank was keen to find a solution.
As a result, either Odobert, Johnson or Tel could stake their claim on the left wing over the next couple of weeks.
However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Spurs could be tempted to sign a more established winger if either of those players fail to make an impact.
“There’s an opening for somebody on the left wing to impress so that Tottenham don’t have to go out and buy somebody to slot in that position,” Wenham said.
“So all Odobert and Tel can do is continue to try and impress in the minutes they get and hope that they can establish themselves as the first-choice left winger.
“I think that’s a position where if somebody doesn’t establish themselves, Tottenham will certainly go out and buy somebody ready-made who can make the instant impact that Kudus has made.”
Odobert could establish himself as Spurs’ starting left-winger
Based on experience alone, Johnson would be the likely pick to inherit the mantle from Son. However, Odobert has been the most impressive from the bunch this pre-season.
The Frenchman was incredible against Wycombe behind closed doors and topped that performance against Arsenal a few days later. He has offered a blend of pace, technical skill and danger down that left wing, which Spurs have been missing as of late.
Therefore, it would not be surprising to see him start for Spurs on the left-hand side over the coming months.