Tottenham join the hunt for Raul de Tomas
There has been numerous strikers linked with Tottenham in past few months.
According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Tottenham have joined the hunt for Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas.
The Spain international was signed by Espanyol in January 2020 from Benfica for a fee of 22.5 million euros. The 27-year-old has a contract until 2026 with the club.
In 64 appearances for Espanyol, De Tomas has managed to score 34 goals, and create 5 goals for his teammates.
Raul de Tomas has represented Spain at Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level, winning 11 caps and scoring 6 goals.
He will be high in demand in the next transfer windows, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Espanyol this term.
The Spurs are looking to sign a striker and have identified the 27-year-old as potential transfer target. They have built a reputation for recruiting fantastic players from within Europe, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential.
The Spain international provides a unique blend between a classic center-forward and the modern striker. He has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.
According to the report, “Tottenham are joining Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United in the race to sign Raul de Tomas. The 27-year-old striker is enjoying an excellent season so far. De Tomas has six goals and two assists this term, with Fijaches claiming that he has been a sensation so far. The source also suggests that de Tomas is a target for both Spurs and Leeds. The latter are hoping to survive in the Premier League, while Spurs are seeking a backup and possible future replacement for star striker Harry Kane. Any move for de Tomas is likely to happen in the summer, as Espanyol would demand a mega fee to release such an important goalscorer mid-season.”
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Tottenham will have to present a really enticing offer to bring Espanyol to the negotiating table. The Spurs have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.
Espanyol would be wise to keep the Spain international, but if they do let him go expect it to be for a hefty sum.
Raul de Tomas ideal fit for Tottenham?
Tottenham must improve their attacking options and the signing of De Tomas would be a step in the right direction.
Raul de Tomas stands as an excellent option for Tottenham. He has all the skillset required to be a success story at Tottenham. Therefore, it makes sense for Spurs to step up their attempts to bring the Spanish striker to Premier League side.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Tottenham.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
