Tottenham moved into fifth in the Premier League thanks to a stunning injury-time brace from Steven Bergwijn against Leicester. The Dutch ace has been linked with Newcastle – and Toon fans discussed his display.
Bergwijn, 24, has struggled at Spurs this season. A number of niggling injuries have prevented the Netherlands ace from developing any kind of momentum with Antonio Conte in charge. But that changed on Wednesday.
Fit again, Bergwijn was introduced off the bench with 10 minutes to play – Leicester leading 2-1. It was going to strike a real blow in Tottenham’s hopes of achieving a place in the top four places in the Premier League.
With 12 seconds left, Bergwijn lashed home an equaliser from six yards. Then, in the 97th minute, he showed nerves of steel after being played in by Harry Kane – rounding Kasper Schmeichel, and finishing with aplomb.
Indeed, Bergwijn has gone from zero to hero in the eyes of Tottenham fans – just days after 90Min reported Newcastle were considering a loan move. His agents are said to be looking at a potential loan exit for the ex-PSV man.
What are Newcastle fans saying about Tottenham star Bergwijn?
Following his brace, it looks unlikely that Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici will entertain offers for his services. Even beforehand, it is said that Tottenham turned down a £15million offer from Ajax for his services.
Nevertheless, amid reports Newcastle have looked at Bergwijn, fans of the Tyneside club reacted on Twitter to Bergwijn netting a late brace against Leicester. Some want him to join Eddie Howe’s side.
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