Alasdair Gold says Spurs are still monitoring situation of former player
Alasdair Gold has said that Tottenham Hotspur are still contemplating whether or not to press ahead with an offer to re-sign Marcus Edwards this summer.
Could a Marcus Edwards return to Tottenham happen?
A whole host of Portuguese outlets have talked up the possibility of Marcus Edwards completing a return to Tottenham this summer, five years on from his departure from Hotspur Way.
This includes Record (via Sport Witness) who claimed at the start of this month that that the Lilywhites are keen to make an offer to re-sign the player.
It is said that the ‘special connection’ that the 25-year-old has with the Premier League side might prove crucial in the transfer.
The publication added that Sporting want a fee between €20m and €30m (£17m-£25.5m) for the winger but it was pointed out that Spurs would have to pay considerably less than other clubs since they have a 35 per cent sell-on clause on the player.
Alasdair Gold provides Spurs and Marcus Edwards update
Gold has now offered an update on Edwards’ future, explaining that the winger is keen to return to the Premier League and that Tottenham continue to monitor his situation closely.
The journalist said on a Q&A for Football.London: “Spurs have certainly considered a return for Marcus Edwards, with their former winger counting as club-trained and available at a cut price from Sporting due to their 35% sell-on clause.
“They’re monitoring that situation and whether it’s more beneficial to make the move or simply take a cut of any potential fee. From what I understand the player would be happy to return and has made no secret of his desire to come back to England to play in the Premier League.”
Spurs Web Opinion
Tottenham’s lack of homegrown and club-trained numbers would Edwards a tempting option for the club but the reality is that the winger is not proven in the Premier League and he would likely be a useful squad player at best rather than someone who can elevate the side to the next level.
Whether Edwards would be happy to come back and be a bit-part player remains to be seen.
| Marcus Edwards’ 2023/24 Liga Portugal Statistics – Sporting squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Goals | 4 | =6th |
| Assists | 4 | =6th |
| Key Passes Per Game | 1.8 | 3rd |
| Dribbles Per Game | 1.2 | =3rd |
| Crosses Per Game | 0.9 | 3rd |
| Match rating | 6.89 | 8th |
| Statistics via WhoScored – Correct as of 24/06/2024 | ||
The post Alasdair Gold says Spurs are still monitoring situation of former player appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.