Italian outlet Inter Live has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a significant move in the transfer market, setting their sights on the talented Inter Milan midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu.
The 29-year-old Turkish international has earned a reputation as a top performer in Serie A, making him an invaluable asset for Tottenham. Renowned for his technical prowess and goal-scoring instincts, Calhanoglu impressively contributed four goals and eight assists across all competitions last season.
Should Tottenham successfully secure the signature of Hakan Calhanoglu, their attacking capabilities would undoubtedly receive a significant boost. The addition of a player with exceptional creativity and a keen eye for finding the back of the net would amplify their goal-scoring potential.
Calhanoglu’s long shots are a sight to behold. He constantly chips in with bangers from a fair distance out. He even adapted his game to become a deep lying playmaker for Tottenham Hotspur for Simone Inzaghi at times last season.
Moreover, Calhanoglu’s expertise in set pieces would introduce a new dimension to Tottenham’s offensive strategies, further enhancing their gameplay. However, it’s worth noting that Tottenham has already acquired the services of James Maddison, a highly talented attacking midfielder from Leicester City.
Expected to play a pivotal role, Maddison, the 26-year-old English international, has already injected a fresh dose of creativity into the squad. Hence, the question arises as to where Calhanoglu would fit in the team.
Considering financial constraints and the necessity to maintain a balanced squad, splurging on yet another attacking midfielder may not be the most prudent decision, especially with Maddison already in their ranks.
Yes, midfield is a region that is lacking for Tottenham Hotspur for quite some time now but that does not make it any more sensible to go for yet another playmaker just weeks after signing Maddison.
Nevertheless, the mere prospect of Calhanoglu donning the iconic white shirt of Tottenham has fans eagerly anticipating his potential arrival. His impressive track record in Italy, coupled with his ability to influence games from midfield, would undoubtedly elevate the team’s performance.
As impressive as Calhanoglu could be, he is just not the signing that we should be making right now. We must focus our efforts elsewhere and let’s see how it goes.
Four direct goals in a season from someone who has an instinct for goals but keeps trying it on with long-disatnce attempts.