Tottenham are set to miss out on one of the most productive Eredivisie forwards to Bayern Munich.
Tottenham Hotspur are in dire need of new attackers as they get ready for a new era at N17. They will be without Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert for the start of the upcoming season after the duo sustained ACL ruptures earlier this year.
There is a possibility that James Maddison will play as the first-choice No.10 under Roberto De Zerbi if the North London club fail to lure a new creative midfielder. However, going by the ACL injury Maddison sustained last August, playing him week in week out will be a risky move by De Zerbi. The North London club are aiming to compete hard on all domestic fronts in the upcoming season, so signing a new playmaker is the right way to go forward.
Tottenham have focused on a defensive revamp in the off-season, snapping up free agents Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi thus far. While they remain in talks with Manchester City for right-winger Savinho, the pressing need remains an injection of fresh spark and energy through the middle.
Tottenham target finalises move with European giants
Spurs have reportedly been keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven star Ismael Saibari. One of the hugely coveted attackers in the Eredivisie, Ismael Saibari, played a crucial role in PSV Eindhoven’s title success this past season under Petr Bosz. He enjoyed a productive campaign that yielded 19 goals and nine assists in 37 games in all formats.
The 25-year-old has been selected in the Morocco squad for the World Cup, which is certain to further raise his stock in the transfer market. However, Tottenham have now faced a setback in their pursuit of the highly-rated PSV Eindhoven attacker.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Ismael Saibari is fully committed to joining Bayern Munich this summer. Despite significant interest from England, the Moroccan talent has made his preference clear- he wants Bayern Munich.
The Spanish-born African ace emerged as a concrete target for Bayern Munich after two fantastic seasons with PSV Eindhoven. The Vincent Kompany-managed club are now pushing ahead with plans to bring him to Bavaria, having made great progress on personal terms with the player. The report adds that PSV want around €60million for Saibari, and there is growing confidence among all the parties that an agreement can be reached.
Big blow for Tottenham
There is no doubting Saibari’s creativity, shooting, movement, and versatility would have instantly enhanced Tottenham’s first XI. The PSV man’s ability to operate as a No.10, central midfielder, wide attacker or a false 9 should have hugely benefited De Zerbi’s Spurs side, providing both instant quality and squad depth.