Spurs Eye January Move for £60m “Machine” to Upgrade Attack

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has transformed the team’s playing style since taking over, but inconsistency remains an issue. While summer signing Brennan Johnson has shown flashes of quality, Spurs may look to further strengthen their attack in January.

Reports suggest Tottenham are interested in Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, who could cost over £60 million. The Cameroonian winger has been in excellent form this season, matching Johnson’s 10 goals and 2 assists in fewer appearances.

A statistical comparison reveals Mbeumo outperforms Johnson in several key areas:

• Non-penalty goals + assists per 90: 0.63 vs 0.54
• Key passes per 90: 1.70 vs 0.85
• Shot-creating actions per 90: 3.58 vs 1.92
• Goal-creating actions per 90: 0.50 vs 0.23

While Johnson has potential, Mbeumo appears to be the more productive and well-rounded attacker at present. His creativity and goal threat could provide a significant boost to Tottenham’s forward line.

If Spurs can complete a deal for Mbeumo in January, it may see the Brentford star supplant Johnson in the starting lineup. The 25-year-old’s superior output and underlying statistics suggest he could be an upgrade to Postecoglou’s attack as Tottenham push for Champions League qualification.