Tottenham looking to re-sign Marcus Edwards this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to bring their academy graduate Marcus Edwards back to the club in the next window, according to the Portuguese outlet. A ball.

The 25-year-old was part of the north London club's youth system and was thought to become a top-class player. Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino even said that the striker possesses similar 'qualities' to Lionel Messi.

But the Englishman ultimately failed to break into the Lilywhites' first eleven and was therefore allowed to leave the club. However, Edwards has managed to resurrect his career after joining Sporting CP a couple of years ago.

Now, according to the report A ball(Through the Express), after being impressed by Edwards' recent performances for the Portuguese giants, Tottenham have begun to think about bringing the striker back to the club.

The report further claims that Edwards has a £52m release clause included in his current deal, but given he is set to enter the final two years of his existing contract, Sporting could reduce his valuation and accept a fee of around of £20 million.

Edwards to Spurs

Spurs could therefore manage to acquire his service for an affordable price, but considering he is their academy graduate and who was allowed to leave the club for free, this still seems like a big expense.

However, A ball claims that Crystal Palace are also interested in signing the 25-year-old, so the Lilywhites will face stiff competition from their city rivals to secure any potential deal for him.

Edwards is a versatile forward, as he can play in any position in the attacking midfield. He is fast, technically sound, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, can create opportunities for his attacking teammates and can also finish off his chances.

The striker has already demonstrated his qualities in the Portuguese top flight in recent times, helping his team to the title this season.

North Londoners will therefore be hoping that Edwards can replicate the same performance in the first division if the Spurs buy him this summer. However, it will be interesting to see if Tottenham ultimately opt to sign Edwards to bolster their attack ahead of next season.