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Tottenham failed to recruit Savinho and found a new candidate for Son Heung-min's successor.
The Guardian, a leading British media outlet, said on the 20th (Korea time) 'If Tottenham fails to recruit Savinho, AS Monaco's Magnes Aklouche is the second option. We will offer Akliush a cheaper transfer fee' The British Independent also explained that `Tottenham have made Monaco's Akliouche a new target as Manchester City offer a high price for Savigne.'
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Tottenham are working on forming a new squad under Thomas Frank. The most urgent task for Tottenham is by far to minimize Son Heung-min's gap. Despite being sluggish last season, Son Heung-min, who has devoted the past decade to Tottenham, was the top winger in the English Premier League (EPL) and one of Tottenham's top scorers. Son Heung-min's transfer forced Tottenham to fill a huge hole in the squad.
The first player Tottenham selected as a candidate was Manchester City striker Savinho. Savinho, who wore a Manchester City uniform in the summer of 2024, has been a player with sharp breakthroughs and left-footed kicks shown from the side since Girona's days. Since his EPL debut season, he has played with 3 goals and 11 assists, which was enough to attract Tottenham's attention.
But it didn't go as Tottenham expected. Man City rejected the offer, expressing reluctance to move to Savinho. The situation may be different if the huge transfer fee is proposed again, but it is unclear whether Tottenham can pay for it. Pep Guardiola also wants Savinho to stay and Tottenham's Plan A collapsed.
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Tottenham turned their heads to another league. League One rising star Acklouche caught the eye. Akliouche, who made his professional debut in 2021 at the age of just 19 after serving as Monaco Youth, gradually grew up with opportunities in Monaco. It was from the 2023-2024 season that it burst its potential in earnest. At the time, Aklouche played in 31 games with eight goals and four assists. In the 2024-2025 season, he played in 43 games and scored seven goals and 12 assists, compared to Lee Kang-in at the beginning of the season, and news emerged that Paris Saint-Germain wanted Akliouche as a replacement for Lee Kang-in.
Aklouche also attracted attention from various clubs, including Manchester City, Leverkusen and Inter Milan, this summer. However, the transfer has not been made yet, and Tottenham, which is on the verge of missing Savinho, seems to be preparing for an approach considering Akliwushu as an alternative. For Tottenham, Aklouche, who has been recognized for his high growth expectations in League 1, could be a much more attractive recruitment target. In addition to wingers, Aklouche is also a versatile player as he can play as an attacking midfielder.
Tottenham's failed attempt to recruit is heading for a new possibility. Tottenham's efforts to bring in top prospects are expected to continue as it is not easy as a player of ordinary talent to fill the gap with the huge name of Son Heung-min.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
