With Tottenham keen on adding firepower next amidst their summer rebuild, we have taken a closer look at a £90m duo who could be full of goals for Roberto De Zerbi.
Tottenham Hotspur need to spend an additional £35m to match their club record spend in a single season, which sits at £272m.
However, with £237m already spent this summer, the expectation is that Spurs could well blow their previous record away as they continue to rebuild their squad.
The defence and midfield have already received major upgrades with six new signings, and next on Tottenham’s radar is improving their attack.
It is explained that a left winger and a striker are being eyed by the Lilywhites following their recent transfer window exploits.
Tottenham target Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth
A few names continue to be linked with Tottenham as left-wing targets and centre-forward options.
Amongst them is Eli Junior Kroupi, admired by Roberto De Zerbi. The French U21 international had a stellar campaign, and his performances with Bournemouth last season have caught the eye of Spurs.
Kroupi stands out as an exciting option, capable not only of playing as a striker but also as a left winger and attacking midfielder.
Last season, he showed just how lethal he can be from the centre of the pitch, scoring 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances in only his first season in the competition.
Given his age and potential, he is not expected to come cheap, with Spurs possibly needing to pay as much as they did to West Ham for Mateus Fernandes. Reports suggest an offer in the region of £80m for Kroupi would be enough to get Bournemouth’s attention.
Competition, however, remains with Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Chelsea all keen on Kroupi this summer.
Still, there is no denying he would greatly improve Spurs’ forward line. Looking at his output, the 20-year-old outperformed two of Tottenham’s forwards last season.
Richarlison was the top scorer for the Lilywhites, but he managed just 11 goals from 32 appearances, while Dominic Solanke returned three goals in 15 appearances.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Second yellow cards | Red cards | Minutes played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richarlison | 32 | 11 | 4 | 4 | – | – | 1,960′ |
| Dominic Solanke | 15 | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | 1,001′ |
| Eli Junior Kroupi | 33 | 13 | – | 5 | – | – | 1,683′ |
Dusan Vlahovic could join Kroupi to transform Spurs’ attack
While Junior Kroupi could cost as much as £85m, Tottenham still have the option of bolstering their attack even further with Dusan Vlahovic.
For a long time, the Serbian forward has been linked with Spurs, and once again, those links remain.
We already know Tottenham are not shy of dipping into the free agent pool, having signed Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka and Marcos Senesi all for free.
Vlahovic could well become a fourth free signing, and he would arrive with great threat, capable of elevating the forward line even further.
Last season, the former Juventus man managed seven goals in Serie A and ten in all competitions, doing so in 23 appearances.
The signing of both he and Kroupi would surely add firepower to Spurs’ attack next campaign, given the dismal season they had in front of goal last term, scoring just 48 league goals.
Vlahovic and Kroupi also stand out in several key metrics when compared to Tottenham forwards Richarlison and Solanke.
| Player | NPG | npxG | Goal conv% | Aerial% | Touches in box | xA | Off duels won | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Junior Kroupi | 90.8 | 54.6 | 86.2 | 39.0 | 56.4 | 59.2 | 25.5 | 1,829 |
| Dusan Vlahovic | 87.6 | 98.2 | 52.5 | 66.0 | 97.2 | 42.2 | 71.6 | 1,057 |
| Dominic Solanke | 36.9 | 37.6 | 57.8 | 28.7 | 43.6 | 8.5 | 38.3 | 1,128 |
| Richarlison | 80.1 | 67.7 | 67.4 | 38.7 | 79.4 | 73.0 | 45.4 | 2,216 |
Kroupi’s numbers highlight his efficiency in front of goal, with an outstanding conversion rate and strong involvement in attacking play.
Vlahovic, meanwhile, excels in aerial duels and touches in the box, showing his ability to dominate physically and provide a consistent threat.
Together, the pair would significantly improve Tottenham’s attacking metrics compared to Richarlison and Solanke, offering both clinical finishing and physical presence to transform Spurs’ forward line.
- READ MORE: Who is Mateus Fernandes? Tottenham’s Portuguese star following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo