‘A lot of belief’ – Journalist says people at Spurs are really optimistic about 20-year-old

90 min journalist Sean Walsh has suggested that there is now a lot of optimism about Alejo Veliz at Tottenham.

Son Heung-min has been prolific in front of goal since being shifted to the middle but over the last few weeks, reports have continued to indicate that Spurs could move for a centre-forward in January.

The Daily Mirror reported a couple of weeks ago that the Lilywhites are ready to meet Feyenoord’s asking price for Santiago Gimenez, after scouting the striker extensively this season.

Meanwhile, Tottenham continue to be mentioned as one of the top contenders to sign Ivan Toney when his ban lapses in January, with the striker alleged to have informed Brentford of his desire to leave (Daily Express).

Alejo Veliz is really impressing people at Tottenham

However, Walsh has now said that Spurs are more likely to sign a winger in January as Veliz has been ‘fast-tracked’ since arriving in the summer.

When asked of Tottenham are more likely to sign a wide player than a striker, the journalist said on Talking Transfers Podcast: “Yeah, it’s probably a case of that. Spurs do have a lot of belief now in Alejo Veliz who they brought in in the summer and he’s been fast-tracked into the plans already. 

“Ideally they’d like someone who can play wide as well, but they have a lot of faith in Brennan Johnson at the same time.”

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Irrespective of how much faith Postecoglou and the coaching staff have in Veliz, I think the need of the hour is another versatile attacker who can operate across the front three rather than an out-and-out number nine. The club can make a decision on Richarlison’s future and the need for a new centre-forward next summer.

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