According to reports from the Austrian outlet Salzburger Nachrichten, Tottenham Hotspur have joined Arsenal in the pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg’s forward, Noah Okafor, this summer.
Since joining Red Bull Arena in 2020, the 22-year-old has had a positive impact in the Austrian Bundesliga, where he has played 69 times and contributed 25 goals and 15 assists. Okafor has played a pivotal role in Salzburg’s consecutive league triumphs in the last three seasons and has been instrumental in guiding his side to potentially win another title this term.
Noah Okafor, whose current contract has just 15 months remaining, has been said to wish to leave Matthias Jaissle’s team after the season in search of greater professional opportunities. Salzburg will not block his exit and will want £17 million to allow their star player to go. At the conclusion of the season, the extremely skilled striker will likely be available at a reduced price, and both Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are interested in acquiring him.
According to Salzburger Nachrichten, which Sport Witness translates from the German, Tottenham are preparing a formal bid to sign the Swiss striker this summer. The Gunners, on the other hand, have their eyes on Okafor as they attempt to bolster their striking unit in the forthcoming window.
Tottenham, on the other hand, is reportedly searching for a long-term successor for Harry Kane, who is yet to sign a contract extension with the club. Okafor can play anywhere across the front line, possesses excellent close control, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, link-up play brilliantly, and finish off his chances as well.
Overall, Okafor is a talented player with high potential, and would be a great signing for either Arsenal or Tottenham, should they be able to secure a deal at the end of this season.
