Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham Hotspur thought-about transferring for Ivan Toney through the summer time switch window.
Spurs‘ want to usher in a brand new beginning striker was no secret and so they ultimately introduced in Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth for a charge that might exceed £60m if all add-ons are met.
Although Solanke was the centre ahead the north Londoners ended up signing, they had been additionally linked with Toney, who was searching for an exit from Brentford with just below 12 months left on his contract.
Talking to the media forward of Saturday’s go to from the Bees, Postecoglou confirmed that Toney, who wound up becoming a member of Saudi Professional League facet Al Ahli on deadline day, was certainly on Spurs’ shortlist.
“We checked out him,” the Australian mentioned. “However the actuality was that Dom is the one which I needed.
“It took the entire summer time to get him in however he was the one which fitted the profile that we needed.”
Solanke is but to attain for Tottenham in three video games for the membership thus far. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw at Leicester Metropolis earlier than an ankle harm sidelined him till after the September worldwide break.
The 27-year-old was then handed begins in Spurs’ 1-0 loss at residence to Arsenal and their 2-1 win at Coventry Metropolis within the Carabao Cup. He’s anticipated to steer the road in opposition to Brentford this weekend.
Nonetheless, Postecoglou has confirmed Richarlison is out of motion for the forseeable future and is uncertain when he’ll return from harm.
“[Richarlison] is a good means off. You are higher off not asking about him till I give an replace as a result of he isn’t with the primary group,” he added.