Lille star emerges on Tottenham’s radar, they must get a deal done | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing summer midfield additions after club bosses concluded that the engine room is not a priority for the January transfer window.

The Lilywhites have already started earmarking targets for later in the year, and one name floating about is Lille midfielder Angel Gomes.

The Telegraph confirmed Tottenham’s interest in bringing the player to London but reiterated that he is being considered for a summer move.

However, Spurs should try to sign the former Manchester United central midfielder before the close of the winter transfer window.

The Lille man would bring control to Tottenham’s engine room, which this team sorely lacks. He can dictate the pace of games, his passing is crisp and he can slow it down when needed.

Manager Ange Postecoglou’s football thrives on a no-holds-barred approach. However, Tottenham need to control games better, especially in phases of the play where they are not attacking as viciously as they would like.

Even at the peak of Jurgen Klopp’s heavy metal football at Liverpool, he would move Jordan Henderson to the base of midfield and push Fabinho up as he sought more control in the engine room.

With Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur constantly battling injuries and suspension, they could use a helping hand in the second half of the season.

Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma have been disappointing at crucial points in the season, and Tottenham need midfield reinforcements.

Gomes, who has won four England caps, would give Tottenham more options in the centre and added creativity from the base of midfield.

West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion have been credited with an interest in Gomes, but Spurs can pip them if they swoop now.