Arsenal and West Ham have been reportedly told that Frankfurt star Filip Kostic will cost a bargain £9million, if they want a January deal. But surely, Tottenham should be on red alert too – after earlier links this month?
Kostic, 29, has been in stunning form for Frankfurt this season – laying on 10 assists in 22 league and cup fixtures. The 43-time Serbia international has also found the back of the net himself on three occasions during 21-22.
Indeed, he has been a constant threat for Frankfurt in the three-and-a-half years he has spent with the German side – initially joining on loan in 2018. Clocking up 149 outings, he has scored 29 times – creating 58 more.
But Kostic has entered the final 18 months of his Frankfurt contract. TuttoSport report that Kostic can leave for offers in the region of £9million, while CalcioMercato say Arsenal and West Ham are in the race for Kostic.
Why Tottenham have got to be on red alert for Kostic…
Football London covered reports earlier in the January window that Kostic is a player admired at Spurs. Tottenham have Lucas Moura on the right flank, but in 26 appearances, he has only managed six goals and five assists.
Steven Bergwijn is being linked with a move and Son Heung-min is injured. It is becoming more and more apparent that a winger is required at Spurs in the coming weeks – Kostic, who can play on both flanks, might be ideal.
Given that funds are tight at Spurs and that they might have to wait to sell before buying, surely bringing in Kostic – given he is available for such a small figure – has got to convince Tottenham into taking action.
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