Tottenham 'ahead of the curve' to sign Albert Gudmundsson
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “at the forefront” of signing Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson this summer, according to the Italian outlet. Calciomercato.
The Lilywhites have apparently been exploring the market to sign a new striker as a possible replacement for Harry Kane. Ange Postecoglou's team decided to take advantage of the Englishman last summer, but have not yet signed anyone to strengthen the center forward position.
Numerous names have been mentioned as serious targets for the north London club, including Ivan Toney, Santiago Gimenez and Serhou Guirassy, but Gudmundsson is now emerging as a serious option.
According to the report of CalciomercatoTottenham are interested in signing the Icelandic international and are currently “in the front line” to secure his signing. The report further claims that Genoa could be forced to cash in on the 26-year-old this summer and could demand a fee of around £26m for him. So, the Spurs can manage to acquire his service for an affordable price.
However, Calciomercato Establishes that western ham United are also planning a raid for him, so Tottenham will face stiff competition from their city rivals to secure any potential deal for him. The report says that Inter Milan and Juventus are also interested in the Genoa star, but do not want to match Genoa's £26m valuation.
Gudmundsson to Tottenham
The striker has burst onto the scene after showing promising performances in Serie A this season, scoring 10 goals and registering three assists in 27 league appearances.
The 26-year-old is a versatile striker as he can play anywhere on the front line. He is quick, can play passes between the lines, has the efficiency to create opportunities for his attacking teammates, can finish off his chances and also works extremely hard out of possession.
So, Gudmundsson possesses the necessary attributes to play in Postecoglou's high-intensity style of football and could therefore be a shrewd signing for Tottenham if they buy him.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opts to adopt a concrete strategy to secure the striker's signature in the upcoming matches. transfer window to strengthen your attacking department.
