Andreas Pereira to fill Tottenham void with summer transfer as Fulham exit mooted
Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira could fill a “void” in Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham squad in the summer transfer window, according to Alan Hutton.
The Spurs boss is eager to add to his options in the summer transfer window and while he is primarily expected to make additions in the attacking areas, the Lilywhites have also been linked with a host of midfielders.
Brazilian international Pereira has been one star touted to make the summer switch to North London, with reports suggesting Spurs, Aston Villa and Newcastle are all interested in the 28-year-old [Globo Esporte, 5 June].
Although Hutton believes the midfielder would likely have to play second fiddle to James Maddison under Postecoglou, he admits he could give the Australian a different option at the top end of the pitch.
“He had a really good season and him coming in would give you something a little bit different within there.
“You’d think there would be movement with the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, could he be leaving? Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, it was all kind of changing towards the end of the season so maybe he’s just searching for something different.
“Maybe he could be that guy and he would be another experienced footballer coming into the ranks. I just feel that it is probably for further forward the pitch.
“I know they’ve got options but you saw when Maddison was out they struggled to get somebody to fill that void and of course, the other one will be the number nine situation and what they’re going to do with that.”
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A Hutton suggested, Spurs need more depth in midfield so that they don’t become overly reliant on Maddison, especially when the England international has had spells out of the side through bad form and injury.
Most fans would much rather see the Lilywhites push for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, but Pereira may be a slightly cheaper option and the Brazilian did have an excellent season for Fulham last time out.
If a deal could be struck for the right price and the 28-year-old was willing to make the move across London, he could be a smart addition, but he cannot be Tottenham’s only marquee signing of the window.
Hopefully, once the Euros and Copa America come to an end, we will see more action in the transfer market from Spurs as their summer window is yet to really get going so far.
In other Tottenham news, Spurs have been backed to complete a summer move for Tammy Abraham ahead of Brentford’s Ivan Toney
