After missing out on Eberechi Eze, Tottenham Hotspur could turn their attention back to an England international midfielder, whom they explored a move earlier this summer.
It remains to be seen how Spurs will respond after seeing their move for Eze being hijacked by their North London rivals.
Some outlets have claimed over the last 24 hours that Tottenham are setting their sights on audacious signings such as Morgan Rogers, but a new report has suggested another young English midfielder is also on the Lilywhites’ sights.
Earlier this summer, Spurs were credited with an interest in Man United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, and it has now been alleged that a deal for the 20-year-old will be within the North London club’s reach.
Tottenham prepared to make a late move for Kobbie Mainoo
According to GiveMeSport, Kobbie Mainoo will be sacrificed by Man United this summer to offset their huge summer outlay, and Tottenham are interested.
The Red Devils have spent around £200m on revamping their frontline, securing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbuemo and Benjamin Sesko, and they are thus ready to cash in on Mainoo for £60m.
The outlet claims that Spurs are waiting to take the bait, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium emerging as a potential late destination for the United academy graduate.
It is explained that Mainoo fits the brief of a young, dynamic midfielder wanted by Thomas Frank, and the fact that he is homegrown is another point of attraction for Spurs, who need more homegrown options for their Champions League squad.
Will Kobbie Mainoo solve Spurs’ creativity issues?
With James Maddison out with an ACL injury and with Dejan Kulusevski not close to a return, Spurs are in desperate need of creativity.
While Mainoo can play as a number eight/ten, he is a midfielder more in the mould of Pape Sarr than a Maddison or a Kulusevski. His arrival will certainly not solve Tottenham’s issues in the middle of the park.
The club’s attempts to sign Morgan Gibbs-White and Eze are an indication that Frank wants a player who can create some magic on the ball, which is not something the United youngster can provide.
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