Spurs keen on Championship attacker | OneFootball

There has been a lot of talk this window regarding an attacker, with many agreeing that, alongside a defender, it is the most important part of the pitch when it comes to a reinforcement. Despite playing against a non league, part time side, Spurs had to use Dominic Solanke for 52 minutes on Sunday, meaning he could not get the full rest that he could clearly do with as soon as possible.

During the window, there have been links to many attackers - most notably Randal Kolo Muani of Paris Saint Germain and the France national team, as they look to give Ange more depth heading into the business end of the season.

Spurs are looking at forward from West Bromwich Albion

Well, here is another one. As per publication CaughtOffside, Chelsea and Spurs are "keen on signing" Josh Maja of Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion. They report (via Fichajes) that the player is currently valued at around £15 million pounds.

So far this season, the London born Nigerian international has scored 12 goals in 26 Championship games, as well as providing two assists and creating six big chances - as West Brom currently sit sixth in the Championship table, though their manager Carlos Corberan has been poached by La Liga strugglers Valencia.

The 26-year old does have Premier League experience, albeit things didn't go too well. Having joined Fulham on loan in January of 2021, the striker scored two goals on his first start against Everton in mid February, but proceeded to score one goal after that. He played 90 minutes against Spurs in a 1-0 win for Jose Mourinho's side, having a goal disallowed by VAR for a handball in the build up.

It should be caveated that someone as good as Aleksandar Mitrovic also scored three goals that season, as well ballon d'or nominee and African player of the year Ademola Lookman also looking pretty hopeless - such was the lack of coaching under former Spurs midfielder Scott Parker.

Although he plays for the Nigeria national team, as touched on above - Maja was born and raised in England, so would qualify as a homegrown player. He is a fine player, but in truth it would feel a bit underwhelming. Even for £15m - you'd rather give Will Lankshear some minutes and continue to develop him, whilst putting those funds towards a player with more pedigree and whom would make more of an impact than the West Brom forward - with all due respect.