If you thought Tottenham's summer business was going to be a quiet affair, think again. According to information gathered by GoalZaza, the North Londo...
If you thought Tottenham's summer business was going to be a quiet affair, think again. According to information gathered by GoalZaza, the North London club is prepared to roll the dice on a forward who has, let's be honest, rather lost his way in Serie A. Jonathan David, the Canadian international with 109 career goals to his name, is the name on the tip of Daniel Levy's tongue. But this isn't a straightforward transfer. It feels more like a poker hand where Spurs are willing to bet on potential over recent form.The facts, as GoalZaza understands them, are simple enough. Juventus are willing to let David go after a spell that can only be described as underwhelming. The 26. year old has not hit the ground running in Italian football. He has looked short of confidence, his movement in the final third has been predictable, and his finishing, once his hallmark, has gone a little wayward. For a club that prides itself on clinical edge, this is a worrying trend. Yet Tottenham's interest suggests they see something deeper. A player who was once a devastating presence in transitional play might just need a different tactical environment to rediscover his best. That environment, presumably, is Ange Postecoglou's high octane system.The really intriguing part of this story, however, is the potential structure of the deal. GoalZaza has been told that this could involve two Tottenham players heading in the opposite direction. That is a classic piece of business from a club that likes to be creative with its finances. It is also a high wire act. You are not just buying a player; you are fundamentally reshaping your attacking options. Are Spurs willing to sacrifice a current squad member, perhaps a promising youngster or a fringe star, to bring in a striker who has bottled it on the big stage in Turin That is the million dollar question. Postecoglou needs players who can handle the pressure of a top four scrap, not those who have looked lost in the mixer.David's profile is interesting. He is a player with genuine tactical flexibility, capable of playing as a lone striker or in a two man partnership. His work rate is undeniable. But in a division as unforgiving as the Premier League, his current indecision in front of goal would be a liability. Tottenham cannot afford a passenger. They need a striker who can lead the line, hold up play, and produce moments of magic in the final third. Right now, David looks like a man who has forgotten how to do any of that. This is a gamble, pure and simple.For the fans, the emotional response will be mixed. Some will point to his reputation from his Lille days and his international record. Others will look at his struggles in black and white and wonder if he is just another expensive mistake. The boardroom, though, will see a potential bargain. If David finds his form, Tottenham have a 109 goal forward for a fraction of his market value. If he doesn't, they are left with another expensive flop. It is the kind of binary outcome that makes the summer window so compelling. Squeaky bum time indeed.
