As the final month of the summer transfer window draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves with much work to be done. Following a disheartening 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, Lilywhites fans have voiced their concerns over the club’s lacklustre transfer activity ahead of the 2025/26 season.
With the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain looming and a return to the Champions League on the horizon, pressure is mounting on Tottenham to bolster their squad. A new No.10 and a senior centre-back have been earmarked as top priorities, especially in light of James Maddison’s devastating ACL injury, which will see him sidelined for the majority of the season.
This setback has left Spurs rather bare-bones in the attacking midfield department. Dejan Kulusevski is also out with a long-term knee injury, leaving manager Thomas Frank considering alternatives such as shifting Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr to more advanced roles or utilising Wilson Odobert and Mohammed Kudus in that space.
Among the potential recruits, Eberechi Eze remains a fan-favourite after impressing at Crystal Palace. However, his £67.5 million release clause presents a significant financial challenge. As an alternative, attention has turned to Mikkel Damsgaard of Brentford—a player highly regarded by Frank.
Damsgaard, who joined Brentford from Sampdoria in 2022, endured a slow start but eventually hit his stride last season, amassing three goals and 11 assists across all competitions. His standout performances and versatility, being able to operate as both an attacking midfielder and on the wings, have not gone unnoticed.
Thomas Frank previously lauded Damsgaard, expressing that he has become integral to Brentford’s success, “He ties things together and makes things happen,” Frank said, adding that he could be critical in the central playmaking role.
Valued at £24 million, Damsgaard could prove to be a shrewd signing for Spurs as they prepare for the new season. With his ability to ‘pull the strings’ in an attacking midfield role, Damsgaard offers the creativity and vision that Tottenham desperately need following Maddison’s injury.
In this crucial juncture for Tottenham, securing the Dane’s signature might just be the answer to their No.10 problem, reinforcing their squad as they prepare for what promises to be a demanding campaign.
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