Tottenham to ramp up bid to sign ‘complete’ attacking player after they play Fulham

Tottenham are preparing for a fast finish to the transfer window as they look to add depth to Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

Spurs’ excellent start to the season has given the new boss credit when it comes to asking for new signings before the deadline. ‘Big Ange’ is thought to be keen on a few players, with attacking stars front and centre to his plans.

And according to the Daily Mail’s transfer confidential newsletter, Nottingham Forest’s Brennan Johnson is the one that Tottenham are going after.

It’s claimed that Spurs will ramp up their efforts to sign the ‘complete‘ Johnson after they’ve taken on Fulham in the cup tomorrow evening. From there, Tottenham will hope to convince Forest to sell.

The Reds have rejected a big money bid from Brentford for the Welsh international but are braced for more interest from Spurs.

Forest hope to fetch in at least £50m for Johnson, who hit double figures last term in the Premier League.

Tottenham will need to work hard to get Johnson deal done

Spurs have a problem in getting this one over the line in the fact Forest do not need or necessarily want to sell their star forward.

Johnson’s impact at Forest has been so good that the Reds know they can sit and demand huge money before they even consider a sale.

For Tottenham, this means any deal is likely to be tough to do. Hard negotiations will be needed and it’s going to take some big pushing from Daniel Levy to get this one over the line.

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Yves Bissouma has emerged as a standout player for Tottenham, earning praise from both fans and former players for his remarkable turnaround under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

He joined Tottenham from Brighton for £25m and was considered one of the signings of the summer then but unfortunately, he failed to make an impact due to injury troubles and challenges adapting to Antonio Conte’s playing style.

However, under the guidance of Postecoglou, Bissouma has rediscovered his best form. He has put in solid performances in the first three games for Tottenham, helping them to their first back to back Premier League win since February.

His performance against Bournemouth led to former midfielder Jamie O’Hara claim that he looks like a £100m player.

And another former Spurs player Aaron Lennon has too heaped praise at the midfielder lauding him for the way he has turned his Spurs career around.

Lennon attributed Bissouma’s success to consistent game time and the support from the manager he has received.

“Also [Yves] Bissouma, a special mention for him, he’s been brilliant in the middle of the park.

“[He’s a] completely different player, like you said he didn’t get a run of games and some players need that.

“And also probably a manager to come in and put their arm around him and say, ‘You are that player mate’.

“He’s got all kinds of ability, on and off the ball, he’s been fantastic. But like you said, him, [James] Maddison, the new boy at the back [Micky Van de Ven] has been brilliant as well and I’m really enjoying them, I thought they were brilliant yesterday.”

The trio of Bissouma, Sarr and Maddison has been a total hit so far as the three of them look to complement each other perfectly.

Pape Matar Sarr has filled in for the injured Rodrigo Bentancur who has been out with a long-term injury since last season.

He was perhaps Tottenham’s best player last campaign until his injury and once he returns, himself and Bissouma could form a formidable partnership.