Tottenham’s difference in quality
After Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Premier League, coach Antonio Conte once again pointed out the need for transfers and in the course of this drew attention to the fundamental difference in quality compared to the top clubs. “This is not the right moment to address the media. The club knows very well what I think and how much time we need to close this gap – there is not just one transfer market to fill the gap,” the Italian explained on Sunday night (quoted via “Sky Sports”).
“In the last few years, this gap has become very, very big and now it’s not easy to find a solution in a short period of time and because of that, I only focus on working with the players to the end. Then we’ll see,” said Conte. The Spurs have not yet been active this transfer winter – last summer the club invested 67 million euros in additions such as Bryan Gil (20) and Emerson Royal (23). Tottenham is tenth in the 2021/22 English expenditure table. League leaders Arsenal bought for 166 million euros.
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They are currently in 7th place, although the Spurs have played the fewest games of all teams in the top 7 in the Premier League and can therefore still make up ground. In the EFL Cup, the Conte selection also failed at Chelsea, in the FA Cup Brighton & Hove Albion are waiting in the 4th round. In the Conference League, the Londoners recently lost on the green table against Stade Rennes.
Conte, in charge since November, reiterated: “We have four months to try to give everything, but if we think we can solve the problem in this transfer window, that’s not the reality. It takes many years, but you definitely have to start and there is a point where you have to start.”
Tottenham try again at Traoré – talks with Wolves
Tottenham reportedly want to start with Wolverhampton Wanderers Adama Traoré (25). After the Spurs are said to have recently failed with an 18 million euro offer, a next attempt is in the offing. As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Lilywhites are ready to push for a deal with Wolverhampton. Talks between the two clubs are set to resume shortly to clarify details and reach an agreement. Tottenham are confident they can sign Traoré.
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With the Spanish winger, coach Antonio Conte would like to plan much more defensively than the variable right winger is currently used in Molineux, it was said recently. Traoré also played on the left wing and as a center forward for the “Wolves” this season, but he did not score his first goal until matchday 22, when Traoré repeatedly came on as a joker.
Tottenham are prepared to push on Adama Traoré deal starting from today. Talks will re-start with Wolves to enter into final details & reach the agreement. Club confident to complete the new signing. #THFC
No talks to include Gini Wijnaldum into Ndombele loan deal as of now.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2022
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