Spurs: Spurs considering a move for a jewel with “enormous potential”
Ange Postecoglou’s team could be bolstered further…
Tottenham Hotspur deserve credit for the start they’ve made under Ange Postecoglou, despite the fact that the season is still young. Some anticipated the Lilywhites to fall apart after losing Harry Kane in the summer, but they’ve looked their finest since Mauricio Pochettino’s greatest seasons in North London, with the likes of James Maddison taking center stage.
What worries the rest of the Premier League is that Postecoglou’s team is far from finished. They could still use some reinforcements, whether it’s a striker or a specific La Liga player, whom they’ve apparently sent scouts to watch in recent weeks.
Spurs transfer news
Spurs recruited well in the summer, and Maddison’s stats have been some of the most impressive in the Premier League so far this season. The England international has contributed to seven goals in eight league games, with two goals and five assists to his name in a blistering start at his new club. Those in North London, including chairman Dani Levy, will be hoping that every addition follows in the midfielder’s footsteps, whether it be in January or next summer.
The latest Javi Guerra transfer news suggests that the Valencia midfielder could be among those additions. According to 90min, Spurs are among the sides to have sent scouts to watch the young Spaniard in recent weeks, ahead of a potential move. Any deal will be an expensive one, however, with Guerra’s release clause reportedly sitting at £86m (€100m), and his Valencia contract expiring in 2027.
The La Liga side are keen to keep hold of their youngster, too, with Valencia sporting director Miguel Angel Corona saying:
“We are fully aware that we have a player with enormous future potential as well as the ability to perform at a high level right now.” As a result, the club has promoted him to the first team in recent months. We have no intention of selling him to any club.”
Javi Guerra statistics
Guerra’s stats have always been good during his brief senior Valencia career, and this season has been no exception. In nine La Liga appearances, the 20-year-old has contributed four goals and one assist from midfield. According to FBref, he has more than kept up in certain areas with some of Spurs’ current midfield alternatives.
Guerra, who is only 20 years old, has plenty of time to grow and surpass Postecoglou’s present choices if a move occurs. It remains to be seen whether Spurs press on in their pursuit of the Valencia man, especially given his high release clause, but Guerra has the skill to potentially upgrade the Lilywhites’ existing roster.
If Spurs make it to Europe this season, whether in the Europa Conference League, Europa League, or Champions League, adding depth in the shape of players like Guerra could be the key to success.
