Tottenham Hotspur, currently languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, has been urged to make a move for Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, a player who has proven his mettle in England’s top flight. The recommendation comes in the wake of Tottenham’s scouting of both Delap and FC Porto’s Samu Aghehowa.
The North London club’s current position, 13th in the league and a worrying 14 points away from the top four, is largely attributed to a rampant injury crisis that has plagued the team. Manager Ange Postecoglou has found his tenure under intense scrutiny, and irrespective of his future, the club recognizes a pressing need to bolster their squad’s quality and depth to prevent a similar predicament in subsequent seasons.
Lilywhite Rose, a reputable Spurs podcast, has thrown its weight behind Liam Delap as the preferred choice over Samu Aghehowa. John Wenham, the owner of the podcast, shared his thoughts with Tottenham News, “If you asked me which striker I’d like Tottenham to sign, it would be Delap. He is more suited to what Tottenham want to do than Aghehowa. He is proven in the Premier League already, and he is someone I would like the club to go after.”
Delap’s performance for Ipswich Town has been commendable, especially considering the team’s underwhelming performance since their return to the Premier League. With 10 goals in 26 appearances, Delap has been the primary goal-scoring machine for the Tractor Boys. Despite his efforts, the lack of support from his fellow forwards has been a significant issue. Even if Ipswich manage to cling onto their Premier League status, it’s believed they would seriously entertain offers in the region of £40 million for Delap.
On the other hand, Samu Aghehowa, a Spanish youth international, has been making waves in the Portuguese league with FC Porto. Since his move from Atletico Madrid last summer, he’s become one of Europe’s most coveted young forwards, courtesy of his impressive tally of 20 goals in 32 games.
However, when it comes to choosing between Delap and Aghehowa, Tottenham would be prudent to opt for the former. Both players align with Postecoglou’s high-intensity, physical play style and are renowned for their goal-poaching abilities. But Delap’s experience in the Premier League gives him the edge, making him a safer investment over a promising, yet relatively untested talent like Aghehowa.