Alderweireld urges Tottenham to sign Osimhen

Toby Alderweireld, a former defender for Tottenham Hotspur, has publicly urged his old club to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. Alderweireld insists that Osimhen's proven goalscoring ability is precisely what Tottenham needs, filling a void left since Harry Kane's departure to Bayern Munich in 2023.

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Victor Osimhen is a very good striker, and Tottenham Hotspur need a very good striker. They have lacked a top player there since Harry Kane so I think that’s an area where they have to improve.

"Victor Osimhen is a very good striker, and Tottenham Hotspur need a very good striker. They have lacked a top player there since Harry Kane," Alderweireld told Hajper. He added that Osimhen "will get you goals, even in the Premier League," emphasizing that Spurs cannot afford to gamble this season and must spend big to satisfy fans.

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Osimhen has scored everywhere he has played. He is going to get you goals, even in the Premier League. Spurs cannot gamble too much this season. I think that’s why they are spending big money on big players because they know they need to give something back to the fans and they need to sign these players quickly before other clubs become interested.

While acknowledging that other clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United could also benefit from Osimhen, Alderweireld argued that his experience outweighs concerns about his age. He noted that while clubs seek young, long-term prospects, a blend of proven talent is crucial. "That’s why it can be important to sign proven players who know how things go so they can bring on the younger, potential superstars alongside them, because they can set the best example," he explained, referencing his time at Ajax with a mix of experienced players and rising stars.

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He’s not the youngest player anymore and it seems like everyone wants to find a 23-year-old superstar who can bang in goals for the next seven or eight years, and I understand that, but you also need a good mix.

Tottenham, under head coach Roberto De Zerbi, is undergoing a squad overhaul. A move for Osimhen would require a significant financial commitment to Napoli, testing their resolve as the transfer window progresses. The club currently relies on Dominic Solanke and Richarlison for attacking options.

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That’s why it can be important to sign proven players who know how things go so they can bring on the younger, potential superstars alongside them, because they can set the best example.