Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham Hotspur thought of transferring for Ivan Toney in the course of the summer time switch window.
Spurs‘ want to usher in a brand new beginning striker was no secret they usually ultimately introduced in Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth for a charge that would exceed £60m if all add-ons are met.
Although Solanke was the centre ahead the north Londoners ended up signing, they had been additionally linked with Toney, who was in search of an exit from Brentford with just below 12 months left on his contract.
Chatting with the media forward of Saturday’s go to from the Bees, Postecoglou confirmed that Toney, who wound up becoming a member of Saudi Professional League aspect Al Ahli on deadline day, was certainly on Spurs’ shortlist.
“We checked out him,” the Australian stated. “However the actuality was that Dom is the one which I needed.
“It took the entire summer time to get him in however he was the one which fitted the profile that we needed.”
Solanke is but to attain for Tottenham in three video games for the membership to date. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw at Leicester Metropolis earlier than an ankle damage sidelined him till after the September worldwide break.
The 27-year-old was then handed begins in Spurs’ 1-0 loss at house to Arsenal and their 2-1 win at Coventry Metropolis within the Carabao Cup. He’s anticipated to steer the road towards Brentford this weekend.
Nevertheless, Postecoglou has confirmed Richarlison is out of motion for the forseeable future and is uncertain when he’ll return from damage.
“[Richarlison] is a good method off. You are higher off not asking about him till I give an replace as a result of he is not with the primary workforce,” he added.
