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Tottenham make phone call to sign attacker from Premier League rivals

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27 Mar 2025, 9:00 am

Tottenham are keen on bringing in new attackers and have begun work on potential summer transfers already.

The North London outfit face an uncertain few months as they aim to return to the Champions League via the Europa League.

A decision has to be made about Ange Postecoglou's future as well who's currently holding onto his job because the club have the chance to win a European trophy.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.(Credit: Imago)

Spurs made phone call to Aston Villa for Leon Bailey transfer

TBR reported on 27 March that Spurs made a phone call in the winter transfer window to enquire about Aston Villa attacker Leon Bailey.

However, sources claim that they still retain an interest in him and could pursue his services in the summer.

The Jamaica international has fallen in the pecking order given Marco Asensio's instant impact and Marcus Rashford's also hitting the ground running.

	Marcus Rashford	Marco Asensio
Appearances	9	8
Goals	0	7
Assists	4	0

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio Aston Villa stats

The North London outfit had their eyes on the ex-Bayer Leverkusen winger before his £25million transfer to Aston Villa in 2021 and they might pursue him if the 27-year-old becomes available.

Several Bundesliga sides, including Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and Eintracht Frankfurt, are also monitoring Bailey’s situation.

The winger shone brightly during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, earning him lasting respect in German football circles.

Tottenham want to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. (Credit: Imago)

Tottenham must prioritise emerging talents over Leon Bailey

Since his move to Villa Park, Bailey hasn’t consistently delivered, with injuries and patchy form limiting his impact, showcasing he’s not the prolific forward Spurs need.

Postecoglou’s high-pressing, fluid system demands dynamic and adaptable attackers, yet Bailey’s individualistic style and injury proneness clash with this vision.

With Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, and others circling, his price could inflate beyond value, straining the club’s budget amid priorities like a top striker or versatile defender.

His Bundesliga reputation stems from a peak at Leverkusen years ago, not recent output, making him a risky nostalgia buy.

Tottenham’s data-driven recruitment should favour emerging talents over a player whose ceiling seems reached, avoiding a costly misstep in their rebuild.

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