Tottenham wants to sign Leeds United attacker Dan James for £20 million before the transfer window closes, according to Alan Nixon.
The Welsh winger joined the club from Manchester United a year ago but has struggled to make an impact, frequently being used as a center-forward to cover for injuries.
He featured there again for the excellent 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday (21 August) in the absence of Patrick Bamford, but could be off before the deadline.
According to Sun reporter Nixon on Patreon Spurs would prefer a loan-to-buy deal but the Whites are likely to demand the cash upfront.
He says: “Spurs want to add extra pace and variety to their forward line and think the Welsh speed machine can provide it.”
Despite the departure of star man Raphinha, James is still behind Jack Harrison for a wide spot, while Luis Sinisterra was signed for big money this summer, and Rodrigo and Brenden Aaronson have starred so far this campaign supporting the attack.
Jump at it
While the continued attempts from the likes of Newcastle to sign Harrison are rightly being batted straight back to where they came from United will likely bite Tottenham’s hand-off for this one.
It may not be all the former Swansea man’s fault considering how often he has been forced to fill in out of position, but he hasn’t been valued for money after his expensive exit from Old Trafford.
He certainly has speed and tenacity, but his impact on games tends to be too hit and miss, so even at a loss of around £ 5 million this potential deal makes sense.
Since the club is supposed to be bringing in another attacker anyway to cover for the continued injuries at striker he will have even fewer opportunities to feature.
The fact that he continues to be used there even when Joe Gelhardt is fit for the bench is a situation that doesn’t really benefit either player.
It’s certainly a surprise, and at this stage of the window Jesse Marsch might not like to lose a player without a replacement, but there has to be an argument to suggest that the money it would bring in makes it sensible business.
Youngsters like Joffy and Crysencio Summerville are in line for a greater say in the first team, and £ 20 million to then turn more to the likes of them must be considered carefully.
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