Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign former Chelsea star

Report: Tottenham Hotspur ready to push hard to sign former Chelsea star Tottenham transfer latest as Christian Pulisic emerges among Spurs attacking options Tottenham are moving quickly in the market after a significant change to their attacking plans, with TeamTalk reporting that Christian Pulisic has been the subject of enquiries as the club reshapes its shortlist before Tuesday’s deadline. The backdrop to this is clear. Spurs had been ready to invest heavily in Cody Gakpo, with the report stating Tottenham were preparing to spend “in excess of £70million” on the Liverpool forward. That route now appears closed, after Gakpo “has changed his mind about moving to north London”, with the Dutch international said to be prioritising Manchester City if Liverpool sanction an exit. That development has forced Tottenham into a faster reassessment of the market. Pulisic is now one of the names under active consideration, and from Spurs’ perspective the logic is understandable. The 27-year-old offers top-level experience, tactical flexibility and reliable output, with TeamTalk noting he has produced “a combined 55 goals/assists in 100 Serie A games for Milan”. Christian Pulisic fits Tottenham need for flexibility There are layers to the situation at AC Milan. Pulisic “is understood to remain part of Ruben Amorim’s long-term plans at AC Milan”, even after being left out of the starting line-up for the opening two matches of the season. That detail is important, because it suggests Milan are not actively pushing him towards the exit. The report adds that the decision around his recent bench role is “partly connected to managing the 27-year-old after he suffered a microfracture of his leg at the World Cup”, which softens any suggestion that his standing has dropped sharply. Even so, interest is building. “A number of clubs have now made enquiries about Pulisic”, and Tottenham are among those checking whether a deal is feasible. Photo: IMAGO For Spurs, the attraction lies in his ability to play across the front line. He would arrive with Premier League knowledge from his Chelsea spell, and he looks like the type of player who could help immediately in more than one role. Spurs shortlist includes Malick Fofana and Jean-Matteo Bahoya Pulisic is one option, not the only one. TeamTalk says Tottenham have also asked about Lyon winger Malick Fofana, Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Lille forward Matheus Fernandez-Pardo. Each comes with competition. Fofana has interest from Hull City and Sunderland, Bahoya is also on Hull’s radar, and Fernandez-Pardo is being watched by Newcastle United, Arsenal and Liverpool. That broad demand explains why Spurs are sounding out multiple deals at once rather than focusing too narrowly on one target. Deadline pressure grows after Cody Gakpo setback The key point is that Tottenham “are certain they need further attacking reinforcements before Tuesday’s transfer deadline”. Internally, there now appears an acceptance that the Gakpo disappointment must be answered decisively. Pulisic may yet prove difficult and expensive, but the article makes plain that Spurs have spending capacity, and their willingness to go beyond £70million for Gakpo underlines that. What happens next may depend on availability as much as preference, but Tottenham are clearly active, and they have multiple live options as the window heads towards its closing stages. Our View From a Tottenham perspective, this report creates mixed feelings. On one hand, it is encouraging that the club are reacting quickly after missing out on Gakpo. There is at least a sense of urgency, and that matters late in a window. Pulisic is a recognisable name, he has quality, and “55 goals/assists in 100 Serie A games for Milan” is the kind of production Spurs need more of in the final third. There would still be doubts. If Milan see him as part of their future, then the fee could be very high. If Spurs are about to commit major money, supporters will want confidence that the player is the right tactical fit, not simply the most obvious alternative left standing after another target slips away. That concern applies to the younger names as well. Fofana, Bahoya and Fernandez-Pardo are exciting profiles, though buying potential and buying immediate help are not always the same thing. For an unsure Spurs fan, the biggest issue is whether the recruitment team are driving the market or reacting to it. The phrase “working through their options” can sound sensible, but it can also sound like a club still searching for certainty very late in the process. If Tottenham do sign an attacker before the deadline, supporters will hope it is someone chosen for a clear football reason, not because circumstances forced a pivot. Right now, this feels active and ambitious, but not yet fully convincing.