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“Spurs Osimhen? Tottenham Hotspur I’m pole-stand to land dream Solanke rival in £84m monster with 59 appearances for Leipzig, having scored 34 goals and provided 11 assists
Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the season has been a mix of highs and lows.
Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have shown moments of brilliance, such as their impressive victories over Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Manchester City. However, they’ve also experienced some disappointing performances, including defeats to Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Galatasaray last night.
Postecoglou did field a heavily rotated side against Galatasaray, and while the team improved after the introductions of Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, it highlighted a lack of squad depth. Spurs need another top-tier attacker who can push Solanke for a starting spot. The good news is that they were linked with an ideal candidate in the summer—someone who has even been compared to their recent tormentor, Victor Osimhen.
Spurs’ Current Attackers
Before we discuss the ideal signing, let’s take a look at Tottenham’s existing attacking options, starting with Solanke. The England striker joined for £65m from Bournemouth in the summer and had a slow start, but he’s recently started to show the form that made him so effective last season. In 14 appearances, Solanke has scored six goals and assisted two, making him the club’s second-highest scorer and joint-most productive player alongside Brennan Johnson.
Johnson, who also began the season sluggishly, has found his rhythm following his match-winning goal against Coventry in the League Cup. He now has seven goals and one assist from 16 appearances.
On the downside, some of Spurs’ other attacking players haven’t been as productive. Richarlison has netted just once with one assist in seven matches, while Timo Werner has posted a similar return of one goal and one assist in 12 appearances. This highlights the need for Postecoglou to be provided with additional attacking talent to strengthen his squad.
The Ideal Attacker for Spurs in 2025
The player Spurs should target is Loïs Openda, the RB Leipzig star who was linked with several clubs, including Tottenham, over the summer in a potential £84m transfer. Although this fee is substantial and would set a new club record, there’s good news: Openda’s release clause is set to drop to €80m (£68m) next summer, meaning Spurs could land him at a reduced price if they wait.
Now, let’s explore the comparison to Osimhen. According to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across Europe’s top five leagues, Champions League, and Europa League over the last year, Osimhen is ranked as the second-most comparable striker to Openda. This ranking is based on key metrics such as expected goals plus assists, shots on target, passing accuracy, key passes, shot-creating actions, and successful take-ons, all per 90 minutes.
Beyond these comparisons, Openda is also being hailed as a “terrifying” talent by football journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor. In just 59 appearances for Leipzig, Openda has scored 34 goals and provided 11 assists, averaging an outstanding goal involvement every 1.31 games.
Conclusion
To continue progressing under Postecoglou, Spurs must strengthen their attack with more world-class talent. Based on his form in Germany and his previous success at Lens, Openda appears to be the ideal addition to Tottenham’s squad. With a potential cut-price deal next summer, this could be the perfect opportunity for Spurs to land a sensational forward to take their attack to the next level.
