Tottenham ‘can enter race’ as Arsenal look to beat Liverpool for Wright transfer
Tottenham are always in the hunt to strengthen their squad, but beating Arsenal to a new transfer would make things even better.
Thomas Frank is responsible for getting the best out of the senior players, but he knows that the owners have a prerogative to bolster the academy as well.
A number of first-team players have come up the ranks from the academy, so it makes sense to bring in talented youngsters to the club.
Arsenal aim to beat Liverpool to sign Will Wright
Will Wright, a 17-year-old striker from Salford City, has emerged as a prodigious talent, scoring over 50 goals at academy level last season and four in pre-season, including a brace against FC United of Manchester.
At 6ft 3in, the Preston-born teenager combines physicality with clinical finishing, debuting for Salford’s senior team at 16 in an FA Cup match against Manchester City.
Despite limited senior minutes, his potential has drawn attention from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Burnley.
Wright, in the second year of his scholarship, was spotted playing for local sides Euxton Villa and Fylde just two years ago, marking his rapid rise as one of English football’s brightest prospects.
According to the Irish Sun (16 July), Arsenal are now favourites to sign him ahead of Liverpool with an offer of £250,000 plus major add-ons.
Tottenham must enter the race for Wright
Tottenham must enter the race to sign Wright to secure a high-potential striker who could one day lead the line for the club.
At 17, Wright’s 50+ goal haul last season and four pre-season strikes demonstrate his scoring prowess, while his 6ft 3in frame suits Spurs’ need for a dominant forward.
With Arsenal’s £250,000 bid and Liverpool’s £100,000 offer, Spurs must act swiftly to outbid rivals, leveraging their reputation for developing young talent like Dane Scarlett.
Wright’s limited senior experience suggests he’d thrive in Tottenham’s Under-21s, with a clear pathway to the first team, especially given uncertainties around Richarlison’s future.
Beating Arsenal to his signature would not only bolster Spurs’ academy but also signal ambition, preventing rivals from securing a potential star who could haunt them in the Premier League.
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