In a surprising turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur has secured Timo Werner and is now on the brink of finalizing a deal for Radu Dragusin, all within the first week of the transfer window being open. This marks a major victory for manager Ange Postecoglou, who has successfully convinced notoriously last-minute dealmaker Daniel Levy to get his transfer business done early.
The loan signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig on Tuesday has set Spurs apart as one of the few Premier League clubs to have made a player acquisition this month, alongside Sheffield United. Additionally, they are close to adding another player to their squad following a narrow escape from a hijacking attempt by Bayern Munich for Radu Dragusin.
Postecoglou had urgently called for reinforcements due to his squad being depleted by injuries and international duties. While past managers of Spurs have faced difficulties in getting their demands met by the club, this time around they have acted quickly and efficiently.
The team’s issues were evident in their recent FA Cup match against Burnley where makeshift selections were required and young players were brought on as substitutes. With the potential addition of Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin, the team’s options are set to improve significantly.
This swift and proactive approach is a stark contrast to the club’s past reputation of delayed and last-minute deals. New technical director Johan Lange has played a crucial role in pursuing Werner, while the Dragusin deal is linked to the previous tenure of technical director Fabio Paratici, who brought him to Juventus in 2018.
The move for Werner seems to have been motivated by the departure of Son Heung-min to the Asian Cup but is seen as a low-risk loan with an option to buy. On the other hand, Dragusin represents a strategic move to invest in young talent, which reflects the club’s renewed recruitment policy.
Tottenham’s successful early business in the transfer window is a departure from their historical pattern of last-minute dealings. The club’s past late signings have resulted in a mixed bag of outcomes in terms of player performance.
Overall, this proactive and efficient approach to transfers indicates a positive shift in the club’s mentality, as they strive to provide better support to their managers and strengthen the squad for future success.
