Tottenham gave themselves a real chance of reaching the Carabao Cup final with a 1-0 win over Liverpool last night, but otherwise it’s been a difficult season for the club.
Ange Postkoglu’s side have been plagued by injuries, which have largely contributed to their decline in the Premier League table over the past few months.
However, in addition to injuries, the team’s performance on the court is also very inconsistent, and many stars, including Son Heung-min, have seemed unable to keep up with the rhythm for most of the season.
The Korean superstar can still find his back Go online seven times But available playing time in the league is limited to 69%, so recent reports that the club may be promoted are not surprising.
Tottenham target exciting striker
according to A recent report from OffsideTottenham Hotspur are one of several teams interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Donyell Malen.
As well as the north Londoners, the report also claims that Premier League side Aston Villa are keen on the Dutchman and while they are said to have agreed personal terms with him, they are still on par with the German side’s valuation There is some distance, leaving room for Daniel Levy and Daniel Levy. Xie flutter.
There is no mention of a potential price tag in the report, but a report earlier this week revealed that the Bundesliga giants value their exciting attacker at around £21m.
It could be a complicated move to complete ahead of Villa, but given the reasonable price and Mullen’s ability, it’s one well worth pursuing, especially as he could serve as an upgrade to Son.
How does Mullen compare to Son?
Well, the first thing to say is that given Son’s incredible talent and natural ability, fans shouldn’t expect Mullen to step in and reach the same exciting heights he did a few years ago – and that’s just Unfair to the Dortmund players as there are very few players capable of doing that.
However, while Son is still capable of scoring goals and assists here and there, we’re all getting older and, as most fans can probably attest, he’s struggled to have the same overall impact on the game that he once did.
This is where the former Arsenal academy gem could come in and as his underlying numbers since the start of last season show, he would be an instant upgrade for Postkoglu’s side.
According to FBref, the “extremely fast and dangerous” Dutchman (known as “The Dutchman” to the former Dutchman) Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotzeranking among the best in most relevant indicators.
For example, in 90 points, he scored more non-penalty goals, took more shots and on target, completed more crosses and brought into the penalty area, completed more successful receptions and so on.
Mullen vs Son | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics per 90 people | Grind | son |
non-penalty goal | 0.56 | 0.40 |
lens | 3.57 | 2.47 |
hit the target | 1.70 | 1.17 |
Pass the ball into the penalty area | 1.46 | 2.08 |
Cross into the penalty area | 0.23 | 0.14 |
Create the action of the shot | 3.02 | 4.24 |
Goal setting action | 0.56 | 0.55 |
successful takeover | 1.84 | 1.27 |
Entering the final third | 2.19 | 1.68 |
into the penalty area | 2.19 | 1.84 |
Win the air duel | 0.38 | 0.14 |
ball recovery | 3.36 | 2.87 |
All statistics come from FBref 23/24-24/25 Domestic and European events | ||
In addition to being more of an all-around threat, the 26-year-old also ranks among the best in defensive statistics, as he makes more blocks and clearances, reduces turnovers that lead to shots, completes more ball recoveries and Winning more aerial duels is also per 90 points.
Goals won are defined as the number of conceded goals recovered by a player.
Ultimately, Son Heung-min is undoubtedly a Tottenham and Premier League legend, but he turns 33 this year, and while he can still be a useful player in the team, he simply cannot become a regular starter in Postkoglu’s system. players.
Levy and his colleagues must therefore move quickly to secure Mullen’s services before Vera does.
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