Why Tottenham cannot lose Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic to their rivals
Tottenham Hotspur are set to embark on a shopping spree with several players on their radar this summer. With a change in the Premier League system, the transfer window will be open only till August 9th, two days before the new season starts.
Spurs have targeted the likes of Anthony Martial, Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic and Ryan Sessegnon to enhance their squad quality. But Grealish and Kovacic are the ones who may move elsewhere in the Premier League too.
Grealish is a Liverpool target whereas Kovacic is a target for the Red Devils. Thus, Tottenham must ensure that they sign both Grealish and Kovacic ahead of their Premier League rivals. Now, let’s take a look at why they must go all out to sign them ahead of the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United this summer.
Jack Grealish
Grealish could be the ideal backup for Christian Eriksen. The Englishman can play either as a No.10 or as a winger and he is a hot prospect for the future. Given their transfer activities from the past, Tottenham seem to have a penchant for signing players like him. The 22-year-old possesses a knack for picking out key passes and providing assists to the strikers – a fact that is illustrated by the 47 chances he created last season.
If Grealish goes to Liverpool instead and impacts the way he is expected to, that’d hurt them Tottenham a lot more. Hence, they must do everything to sign him ahead of the Merseysiders this summer.
Mateo Kovacic
With Victor Wanyama’s tendency to pick up injuries, Tottenham need someone like Mateo Kovacic to partner either Eric Dier or Moussa Dembele in the midfield. The Croat has confirmed that he will leave Real Madrid, meaning this is a golden opportunity for Spurs to sign him ahead of United.
The 24-year-old can play either as a No. 8 or as a part of the defensive shield. He has the ability to provide passes to aid the attack from deeper positions. Kovacic’s tenacity, grit and determination will prove to be resourceful for Spurs as far as battles in the midfield are concerned.
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The Verdict
Tottenham must sign Grealish and Kovacic if they are to become a force to reckon with across Europe. Hence, Spurs cannot afford to lose either of the two to their rivals this summer and they must go all out to acquire their services in the ongoing transfer window.
