“Tottenham Emerges as Favorites to Land Coveted £87m Attacker, Edging Liverpool in Bid to Secure High-Profile Forward in the Summer”.
Under Jurgen Klopp‘s management, the Reds frequently dominated Spurs.
One of the most notable instances occurred five years ago this weekend, when Liverpool defeated Tottenham in the Champions League final. Mohamed Salah’s early penalty set the tone for the match.
This victory was just one of many Klopp secured over Tottenham. Off the pitch, Liverpool also outmaneuvered Spurs by signing Luis Diaz in 2022. This move angered Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, leading to a period of tension between the clubs.
Now, a few years later, Tottenham might have a chance to avenge the Diaz transfer.
If Liverpool and Spurs compete for a player this summer, Liverpool, even without Klopp, who was instrumental in attracting new talent, are still in a strong position. They have replaced him with Arne Slot, a coach with a solid reputation.
The Reds have returned to the Champions League, while Spurs will compete in the Europa League next season. However, Ange Postecoglou’s team remains an attractive option.
This is apparently the opinion of Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez. Gimenez has been linked to Liverpool this week as the Reds seek to bolster their attacking options.
Journalist Graeme Bailey, speaking exclusively to Rousing The Kop, indicates that Tottenham currently have the upper hand in the race for the Mexican forward. Bailey states, “I think Spurs like him a lot and have been doing work on him. I’d consider them favorites at the moment. I haven’t heard much on Liverpool. Although there are links with Arne Slot, I don’t think Liverpool’s player search is driven by the manager.”
Santiago Gimenez appears ready for a step up in his career this summer, having enjoyed two stellar seasons at Feyenoord. For Liverpool, signing Gimenez would make sense, as he is quick, tall, and more clinical than their current options. Additionally, Gimenez understands Slot’s playing style and could serve as a key reference for the other forwards.
However, the Mexican international is likely to come with a hefty price tag. According to 90min, Feyenoord would demand a record fee for an Eredivisie sale, matching the £87 million that Manchester United paid for Antony in 2022. At that price, it’s unlikely either Spurs or Liverpool will secure his transfer.
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