As Vincent Kompany continues to being linked with becoming the next Tottenham Hotspur manager, we have tried to predict the three signings he could make in N17.
Reliable journalist Alasdair Gold claimed on Wednesday that Simon Davies, the Head of Coaching Recruitment at Spurs could recommend the appointment of the Burnley boss.
While it remains uncertain whether Vincent Kompany will accept the Tottenham manager job, in the event that he does, we have tried to call the signings he could make at the club,
3 potential Kompany signings as Tottenham manager
1. Bart Verbruggen would be one of the first Vincent Kompany signings as Tottenham manager
Considering Kompany’s style of play demands a ball-playing goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris will simply not cut is, as much like David De Gea, his profile is outdated.
Compare the World Cup winner to Arijanet Muric, who is extremely comfortable in possession at Turf Moor and one will notice a stark difference.
As a result, it is likely that Vincent Kompany targets Bart Vertbruggen as one of his primary signings as Tottenham manager, as he is renowned as being one of the best up-and-coming passing No.1’s in Europe.
So much so that the youngster was billed to be a prospect capable of becoming as good as the likes of Manuel Neuer, Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak, as claimed by Het Laatste Nieuws.
Considering Verbruggen alluded to the interest from Burnley himself, Kompany could perhaps ensure that one of his dream signings are made as Tottenham manager in the form of the 20-year-old.
2. Harwood-Bellis could come into the door at Tottenham as one of the likely Kompany signings
Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who was linked with a move to Newcastle United on Tuesday, and interestingly, is reportedly touted to leave Manchester City in the summer.
The talented centre-back has been impeccable for Vincent Kompany at Burnley and the same could be the case if the highly-rated manager brings him in as one of his key summer signings at Tottenham.
First things first, Harwood-Bellis is a pure defender and in a Spurs backline that lacks a sure shot defensive presence, his arrival would be a huge lift.
Secondly and pertinently under Kompany, the Englishman is brilliant with the ball at his feet.
Considering Vincent Kompany utilises variations of a 3-2-5 shape in possession and a 4-4-2 rest defence, Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ tactical familiarity with his system would make him one of the most sensible signings as Tottenham manager.
3. Gyokeres as the Kane replacement would be one of the first signings the Belgian makes at Tottenham
It is telling that Burnley have constantly been linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres, who is tearing the Championship for Coventry City with 18 goals and 8 assists to his name.
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray compared the 24-year-old striker’s physical attributes to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, in conversation with the Coventry Telegraph.
With Vincent Kompany and Co., alongside Leeds United reportedly targeting Viktor Gyokeres as one of their main signings in the Premier League, it is likely that he does the same as Tottenham manager.
After all, Harry Kane’s future is in doubt and considering Gyokeres’ finishing and ability to bring others into the game, he could serve as a smart replacement for the Spurs legend.
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