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Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Frank Snap Him Up?

Abhinab Ghosh

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In a recent report, L’Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Olympique Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs are among the clubs hoping to land the France international in this transfer window.

Rabiot’s Impressive Form In French Football

Rabiot enjoyed a decent campaign at the French club after he put in a run of impressive displays for them at the centre of the park. The French talent participated in 31 matches for his current employers last season, netting ten goals and grabbing six assists in multiple competitions.

The 30-year-old anchored the midfield well for Marseille as he made 49 tackles, 21 blocks and 21 interceptions in Ligue 1. He was even accurate when interchanging possession with his teammates, based on his pass success rate of 84.8% in the top tier of French football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at Marseille will run out at the end of this campaign, which could open the door for Spurs to sign him on the cheap this summer.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Snap Rabiot Up?

Rabiot is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to secure the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when required and is a decent passer of the ball.

The French talent can even contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals in the final third. Rabiot mainly operates as a box-to-box midfielder but can also function in the number ten position or act as a defensive midfielder if asked to do so. However, there are some question marks over whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League.

Rabiot will undoubtedly bring more quality to Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s midfield department. He is good enough to challenge for a regular first-team place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

At 30, Rabiot has still got a few good years left in him to play at his best. Thus, Spurs would be wise to snap him up in this transfer window, but only if they can get him for a reasonable fee this summer.

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In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to step up their pursuit of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this summer. It is believed that Spurs are prepared to move in for the English playmaker in this transfer window.

Rogers’ Impressive Form In The Premier League

Rogers enjoyed a great run of form at the West Midlands club in the previous campaign when he produced a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 23-year-old found the back of the net 14 times and earned 16 assists in 54 matches for the Villans last season across all fronts.

The English talent was a good performer in the opponent’s half as he averaged 1.59 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 36.4% of his attempts on target. Rogers even distributed possession relatively well after completing 73.2% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

Rogers is under contract at the Midlands club until the summer of 2030. Hence, it won’t be easy for Spurs to devise a move for him on the cheap in this transfer period.

Is Rogers A Good Option For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank?

Rogers is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to create a few promising chances for others around him in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.

The English sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger on either flank if told to do so. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham.

Rogers would add plenty of goals and assists to Spurs boss Thomas Frank’s frontline. Plus, he will be an ideal replacement for James Maddison, who is sidelined after suffering a serious injury in pre-season.

At 23, Rogers has got a bright future ahead of him, which makes him a decent option for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. He might even help the North London giants challenge across all competitions over the next few years.

In a recent report, journalists Danny Rust and Dean Jones claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to land Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Moroccan attacker this summer.

El Khannouss‘ Impressive Season In English Football

El Khannouss managed to shine at times with his performances for the Midlands club in the previous campaign. The Moroccan talent played in 37 matches for Leicester City last season, scoring three times and earning six assists in multiple competitions.

The 21-year-old deserves some credit for averaging 1.24 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 23.3% of his attempts on target. El Khannouss even distributed the ball well in the opponent’s half after making 75.1% of his attempted passes in the English top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the King Power Stadium will expire in the summer of 2028. Hence, Tottenham would have to make a good offer if they want to stand a chance of recruiting him in this transfer window.

What Will El Khannouss Bring To Tottenham Hotspur?

El Khannouss is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the eye to play some decisive passes on the offensive end of the field. He can strike the ball with venom from long range and can chip in by scoring and creating a handful of goals for his team.

However, the Moroccan talent is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to be a consistent performer at the highest level. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing a player of his skill set this summer.

We can expect El Khannouss to serve as an ideal replacement for James Maddison, who suffered a serious injury in pre-season. He will also help the North London club compete across all fronts in the coming years.

Speaking on the new Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Tottenham Hotspur could move in for Monaco talent Maghnes Akliouche this summer. O’Rourke said, “The one that seems to be catching their eye is the Monaco star, Maghnes Akliouche.

“He’s a very talented young player, and could be available for around £47.5million.

“He’s a top young player, 23 years old, probably one of the most exciting young talents in Ligue 1 right now – he can play as a winger, or as a number 10 as well.

“If Tottenham aren’t able to resurrect their deal for Savinho, Akliouche would be a decent alternative, and it does seem that Monaco would sell at the right price.”

Akliouche’s Impressive Run Of Form In French Football

Akliouche enjoyed a good run of form at the French club after he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 23-year-old registered seven goals and 12 assists in 43 matches for Monaco last season across all fronts.

The French sensation proved his worth in the opponent’s half as he averaged 2.28 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. He kept 27.9% of his attempts on target. Akliouche was even accurate when distributing possession after making 81.3% of his attempted passes in the French first division (stats via fbref.com).

What Will Akliouche Bring To Tottenham Hotspur?

Akliouche can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to play a few decisive passes on the offensive end of the field. He is a good dribbler with the ball as well and can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top.

The French talent is primarily a right-sided wide player but can also play in the number ten position if needed. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Spurs manage to snap him up this summer.

Akliouche will bring more firepower to Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s attack. He has what it takes to compete with Mohammed Kudus for a regular first-team spot at the North London club.

At 23, Akliouche has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a good option for Spurs to consider in this transfer window.

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In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss this summer. It has been claimed that Spurs have enquired about the Morocco international after missing out on Crystal Palace‘s Eberechi Eze recently.

El Khannouss’ Decent Season At Leicester

El Khannouss put in a string of impressive performances for the Foxes in the previous campaign. The Moroccan talent scored three goals and picked up six assists in 37 appearances for the East Midlands club last season on all fronts.

The 21-year-old caught the eye at times in the final third as he averaged 1.24 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 23.3% of his attempts on target. El Khannouss distributed the ball well in the opposition half after completing 75.1% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the King Power Stadium will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, it won’t be easy for Tottenham to get a deal done for him on the cheap in this transfer window.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Move In For El Khannouss?

El Khannouss is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with it out on the flanks. He has got the vision to engineer some inviting chances for his teammates to find the back of the net.

The Moroccan talent can shoot the ball with power from long range. El Khannouss is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a box-to-box midfielder or as a left-winger if needed. He did well to add some goals and assists to his game last season and has made a positive start to this campaign as well.

El Khannouss would no doubt add more quality to Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s attack. He is good enough to serve as a decent replacement for James Maddison, who suffered a serious injury in pre-season.

At 21, El Khannouss has the potential to be a future star in English football. Therefore, it makes sense for the North London club to move in for him before the end of this transfer window. However, Frank needs to be patient with his development before he can get the best out of the gifted youngster.

In a recent report, The Telegraph claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Monaco playmaker Maghnes Akliouche this summer. It has been stated that Spurs are keeping a keen eye on the French attacker ahead of a potential move in this transfer window.

Akliouche’s Impressive Form In French Football

Akliouche had a fruitful campaign at the French club after he put in a string of impressive displays for them in Ligue 1. The 23-year-old found the back of the net seven times and earned 12 assists in 43 appearances for Monaco last season across multiple competitions.

The French sensation managed to catch the eye in the final third by averaging 2.28 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. He kept 27.9% of his attempts on target. Akliouche was even accurate with his ball distribution after completing 81.3% of his attempted passes in the top tier of French football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Spurs to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer period.

Will Akliouche Be A Good Option For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank?

Akliouche is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third. He can strike the ball with venom from long range as well and can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top.

The French talent is primarily a right-winger but can also operate in the number ten position if needed. However, it remains to be seen whether he can adapt to the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if Spurs manage to bring him on board this summer.

Akliouche would no doubt enhance the quality of Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s frontline. He is capable of earning a regular first-team spot at the North London club this season.

At 23, Akliouche has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a decent option for Tottenham to pursue in this transfer window. However, Frank has to give him some time before he can unlock the best out of the talented Frenchman in English football.

Manchester City entertained Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a win at home in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s men made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 35th minute when Brennan Johnson found the back of the net. Joao Palhinha doubled Tottenham’s advantage in the dying embers of the first half as Man City went into the half-time interval 2-0 down on the scoreline.

The Mancunian giants failed to come up with a response in the second half and crashed to a lackluster 2-0 loss in front of their home supporters.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player fared during the match against Spurs.

GK: James Trafford – 5.5/10

Trafford made some costly errors at the back but pulled off a few solid saves in the latter stages of the contest.

RB: Rico Lewis – 6/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made one good chance going forward.

CB: John Stones – 6.5/10

Stones put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his passing.

CB: Ruben Dias – 6/10

He made some crucial clearances at the back but failed to keep things solid defensively.

LB: Rayan Ait-Nouri – 6/10

He began the game well but had to go off with an injury in the 22nd minute.

CDM: Nico Gonzalez – 6.5/10

Gonzalez offered decent protection for his teammates at the back, but offered very little going forward.

RW: Oscar Bobb – 6.5/10

He saw a lot of the ball but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

CM: Rayan Cherki – 6.5/10

Cherki caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference in the Spurs half.

CM: Tijjani Reijnders – 6/10

He was quiet for most of his time on the field.

LW: Omar Marmoush – 6/10

Marmoush struggled to find the finishing touch in the first half and was replaced at half-time.

ST: Erling Haaland – 6/10

Haaland caused some problems for the Tottenham defenders but failed to threaten their goal.

Substitutes:

LB: Nathan Ake – 6/10

He was far from convincing on the defensive end of the field.

LW: Jeremy Doku – 6/10

Doku added some pace to Guardiola’s attack.

CM: Bernardo Silva – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Rodri – 6/10

He struggled to get into the flow of the game.

RW: Phil Foden – 6/10

He was toothless in the final third.

Tottenham Hotspur faced off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a positive result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs made a solid start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 35th minute thanks to Brennan Johnson’s goal. Joao Palhinha doubled the North London club’s lead just seven minutes later as Thomas Frank’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on the scoreline.

Tottenham controlled the game well in the second half and secured an impressive 2-0 win at the Etihad.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player performed during the clash against Manchester City.

GK: Guglielmo Vicario – 7.5/10

Vicario made a few solid saves at the back and secured an important clean sheet this afternoon.

RB: Pedro Porro – 7/10

He came back to defend when needed and was a threat in the final third.

CB: Cristian Romero – 7/10

Romero was a rock at the back for Tottenham and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 7/10

He dealt with the danger when needed and was accurate with his ball distribution.

LB: Djed Spence – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little in the opponent’s half.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr – 7/10

Sarr was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.

CM: Joao Palhinha – 8/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and managed to score in the latter stages of the first half.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 7/10

Bentancur was a positive influence at both ends of the field.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 7/10

He made a few dangerous runs with the ball and came back to defend when needed.

ST: Richarlison – 7/10

Richarlison was a real handful for the opposition defenders and did well to end the game with an assist to his name.

LW: Brennan Johnson – 7/10

He opened the goal-scoring for Spurs in the 35th minute but was quiet otherwise.

Substitutes:

LW: Wilson Odobert – 7/10

Odobert retained possession well in the opposition half after coming off the bench.

ST: Dominic Solanke – 7/10

He tested the opposition keeper with a good attempt.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – N/A