TOTTENHAM TARGET LEON GORETZKA AS BAYERN MUNICH MIDFIELDER EYES A BOLD PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka as the 30-year-old midfielder looks to revive his career in London.
Fichajes reports that Leon Goretzka might be a target for Tottenham, since his time with Bayern Munich could be ending. The North London team might want the 30-year-old to try out the Premier League and help them in the short to medium term.
Goretzka seems to have lost his edge, especially with the competition he faces at Bayern Munich. Even though there's no confirmed conflict between him and the club or coaches, he might leave when the season ends.
Like when he left Schalke for Bayern Munich, Goretzka might leave for free when his contract expires. He might want a change, as he's reportedly not happy with his playing time under Vincent Kompany.
Even though he's supposedly playing less, Goretzka has started in 11 of Bayern Munich's 14 league games this season, which doesn't really show a lack of minutes. But there's no word on a new contract, since the club sees Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich as their main midfielders going forward.
So, some teams are thinking about signing the 30-year-old as a short-term to mid-term option, and Tottenham is one of them. Spurs want a new midfielder and have been connected to several players. RC Lens star Mamadou Sangare is a target, and there are others like Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher and Sunderland’s Noah Sadiki.
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Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi is also a target, but signing Goretzka in January might be something to consider. Tottenham might not be the best place for him, but they seem to be the only ones interested right now.
Spurs could give Goretzka the chance to start his Premier League career, something he's never done before. Also, Tottenham has a good relationship with Bayern Munich because of recent deals for Mathys Tel, Harry Kane, and Joao Palhinha. This makes it easier for both teams to talk if a January move for Goretzka happens.
SALAH REPLACEMENT FOUND? JARROD BOWEN TIPPED TO SNUB REAL MADRID'S RODRYGO FOR LIVERPOOL
Is Mo Salah leaving? Andy Townsend backs Jarrod Bowen to replace the legend at Liverpool over Real Madrid’s unsettled Rodrygo.
Andy Townsend thinks West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen would be a way better pick to replace Mohamed Salah than Rodrygo from Real Madrid, and he’s sure Bowen would jump at the chance. Last year, Liverpool looked at Rodrygo after Luis Díaz left for Bayern Munich. Arsenal and Man City showed interest, too.
For a while, it seemed Rodrygo might land in the Premier League. He wasn’t getting much time on the pitch with Xabi Alonso in charge at Real. But after the summer window closed, Rodrygo made it clear he wanted to stick around in Madrid.
Still, Townsend sees Bowen as the more realistic option. With Salah possibly nearing the end of his Liverpool run, Arne Slot is already shaping a squad that can chase trophies in the coming years.
Talking to BOYLE Sports, Townsend put it simply: “Who can Liverpool bring in to take Salah’s place next season? I think Jarrod Bowen would do very well for Liverpool.
“I don’t really get the Rodrygo rumours. Sure, if you play for Real Madrid, you’ve got serious talent, but I’ve never seen him as a Galactico.
“Bowen would absolutely go to Liverpool and be a real danger for them on the right. They’d have Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, and Jarrod Bowen.
“They give you pace, energy, goals, and a real end product. That’s a front line with everything you want.
Liverpool has to look at Bowen because, honestly, I can’t see Salah staying past this summer. Whatever’s going on at Anfield, it’s knocked some of the wind out of Mo’s sails.
“Maybe it’s a relationship thing; maybe it’s just age. Whatever it is, he’s not going to keep up those numbers forever.
“It looks like Mo’s running out of steam, and there’s no shame in that. It’s football. It happens.
“His best days are behind him, and they need to move on.”
Salah’s been Liverpool’s main man for eight seasons straight, always the top scorer, but this year he’s slowed down a bit.
He’s only scored four Premier League goals in 16 games, plus two more in seven Champions League matches. That’s a noticeable drop from what he usually delivers.
Since joining from Roma in June 2017, Salah has racked up 252 goals in 428 games for Liverpool, putting himself among the club’s all-time legends.
TRANSFER BATTLE: VILLA AND LIVERPOOL PLOT SUMMER MOVES FOR TOTTENHAM STAR LUCAS BERGVALL
Lucas Bergvall is the subject of a massive transfer tug-of-war! Discover why Villa and Liverpool are targeting the Spurs star.
Aston Villa are still watching Lucas Bergvall pretty closely and might even try to tempt Tottenham this summer if the chance comes up. Liverpool is lurking, too, ready to make things interesting.
Tottenham’s season has been rough. They brought in Igor Tudor to stop the slide after Thomas Frank’s time in charge fell apart and dragged them towards the bottom of the table.
Villa have liked Bergvall for a while now. They’ve tracked him for some time and even asked about him in January when they missed out on Conor Gallagher. Tottenham wouldn’t let him go, though.
Inside Spurs, people see Bergvall, who’s only 20, as one of their best long-term prospects. They’ve made it clear he’s not for sale. Still, a lot rides on how Tottenham finish the season and who they choose as their next manager. If things stay shaky at the club, other teams might sense an opening.
Villa think they have something to offer: European football, a team that’s clearly on the up, and the chance to be a big part of something. They know prying Bergvall away won’t be easy, but they believe their project could turn his head if Spurs keep struggling.
Liverpool is in the mix, too. They’re tracking young midfielders across Europe, and Bergvall’s on their radar. Their interest could make things even trickier for Villa if Tottenham start to waver.
Tottenham rate Bergvall as one of the best young players around and would slap a big price tag on him to scare off bidders. But after a messy run of results, the club faces more financial pressure, and there’s a feeling that nothing is truly off-limits if a huge offer comes in.
Bergvall has already played 16 times for Spurs this season, scoring once and setting up four more. He’s a Swedish international with six caps, but he hasn’t featured since January because of an ankle injury that needed surgery. He’s expected to be out for another six weeks.
Even with the injury, Villa and Liverpool are undeterred. Both clubs see Bergvall as a top young talent worth chasing.