Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be busy in the summer transfer window as Ange Postecoglou looks to strengthen his ranks further.
Spurs have been linked with a host of attacking players this summer, especially since Son Heung-min’s future at Tottenham appears uncertain.
Tottenham have been linked with Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, and Spurs are also said to be keen on Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.
Spurs are also keen on a player who’s in the last 16 of the Champions League and was compared to Joe Cole on Tuesday night.
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Tottenham target Jamie Gittens deemed ‘magic’ and likened to Joe Cole
The player in question is Jamie Gittens, who Tottenham have now placed towards the top of their summer wish-list.
Gittens has done well for Borussia Dortmund this season, registering 11 goals – including four in the Champions League – and four assists.
Although the 20-year-old hasn’t started the last few Bundesliga games for Niko Kovac’s side, he was back in the XI on Tuesday night.
Karen Carney and Cole spoke about Gittens on TNT Sport ahead of Dortmund’s Champions League last-16 first-leg draw with Lille.
“A lot of teams are interested in him, a lot of Premier league teams, and there’s about a £100m valuation.
“That is because he’s got the X-factor. He can do things like the guy next to me, Joe Cole, can do that other people can’t. Magic feet, quick feet, and can finish.
“And at this level and at this part of the competition, knock-out football, he’ll be the difference for them whether they progress or not.”
Meanwhile, Cole said: “He’s a real talent.
“And again it’s a credit to the young coaches in and around London because we’ve seen Ademola Lookman go to Italy and taking that by storm.
“And the various young players that have gone out to Germany and done well. It’s a beaten path now.
“He’s come out the team, maybe that might be the manager trying to give him a little kick up the backside.”
What Jamie Gittens could bring to Tottenham
Gittens would be a very high-quality and versatile option for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
He is a right-footed winger who can feature on both flanks and has been plying his trade mostly on the left of late.
With Son’s future at Tottenham uncertain, this has led to suggesting that Gittens could be a potential replacement for the Spurs captain.
Gittens is a strong dribbler who isn’t afraid to bear down on opponents with his aggressive ball-carrying and likes to cut inside on his stronger right foot.
Gittens’ style of play has also been compared to that of Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
Gittens, who is said to have an £84million price tag, has also been compared to Jack Grealish and Mohamed Salah by Football Talent Scout.
