SHOCKING TRANSFER BOMBSHELL: Spurs Set to Snatch “ABSOLUTE BEAST” Striker Who’s Light-Years Ahead of Flop Richarlison & Injury-Prone Solanke – Experts Call Him ONE OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE’S DEADLIEST NO.9s… You Won’t Believe Who It Is!
Tottenham Hotspur face a significant task in the second half of the season, with Thomas Frank’s new-look side sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League as the campaign approaches its midpoint.
While the league position is far from ideal, this is clearly a long-term rebuild rather than a short-term fix.
The Lewis Family are understood to be patient, fully backing Frank and planning further investment in 2026 as the project develops.
In the meantime, Spurs’ shortcomings have been exposed, particularly in attack.
Missing out on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City was a blow, but even his arrival would not have fully addressed Tottenham’s biggest concern: the lack of a reliable, top-level striker.
Richarlison and Dominic Solanke have struggled to provide consistent solutions at centre-forward, highlighting the need for an upgrade.
Richarlison has led the line for much of the season and has contributed eight goals in all competitions, yet his performances remain frustratingly inconsistent.
At his best, the Brazilian is energetic and dangerous, but those spells are often followed by long periods of ineffectiveness. Solanke’s situation is even more concerning.
Injuries have kept him sidelined for most of the campaign, and relying on his availability would be a major gamble for a club aiming to compete on multiple fronts.
With funds set aside after the Semenyo disappointment, Tottenham could now refocus on signing a proven number nine.
One name that has resurfaced is Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Spurs were reportedly considering a bid earlier in December, and the timing may now be right.
Mateta’s contract talks with Palace have stalled, and several European clubs are monitoring his situation, meaning Tottenham would need to act decisively once the January window opens.
At 28, Mateta has developed into one of the Premier League’s most effective forwards. Standing at 6ft 3in, he combines power, pace and an instinctive eye for goal.
His contributions have been central to Palace’s recent success, including FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs in 2025. Since the start of the 2023/24 season, only a handful of elite attackers have outscored him.
Hard-working, durable and consistent, Mateta offers the reliability Spurs currently lack.
For a side seeking greater directness and dependability in attack, he could be the ideal first-choice striker for Thomas Frank’s system.
