Tottenham Hotspur’s players need help! That’s what Ange Postecoglou says, and it’s not wrong — Spurs could really do with an extra body or seven in this month’s January transfer window as they navigate one of the worst injury crises I’ve seen as a Spurs fan.
The rumors have been pretty sparse as Johan Lange has locked down almost all leaks from the club, but this one is kind of interesting — according to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are considering making a loan approach for Ajax striker Brian Brobbey, one which would GAZUMP West Ham in the process.
⚪️ Understand Tottenham have also asked for Brian Brobbey loan deal conditions.
He’s one of the options being considered while West Ham are already in direct talks with Ajax for loan + obligation.
West Ham remain in contact, Spurs also made an enquiry to be informed. pic.twitter.com/Y6LbPTukAD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2025
Brobbey, 22, was considered one of the gems of Ajax’s academy a couple of years ago and had 18 goals and 8 assists last season. He had one season at RB Leipzig at age 19 where he failed to crack the lineup, but otherwise has been either Ajax’s first team or their Jong Ajax squad. This season his numbers are significantly down with just one goal and one assist in the league, and another goal in the Europa League thus far. His shots are also down, averaging just under 3 S/90. He doesn’t have any green bars on FBRef, alas, but his stats suggest he can probably be classified as a finisher, though he hasn’t been doing much of that lately.
That said, Brobbey’s a real unit — 5’11”, 163 lbs with a pretty solid and compact build. He’s used to using his physicality to his advantage in the Netherlands, and that physicality would probably benefit him in the Premier League, should he want to make a move. I know, I’m terrified about Eredivisie strikers too after past experience (shout-out to Thicc Vin, the streets don’t forget), but Spurs are looking at a short term loan with an option, so if he’s just a not-very-good player it won’t end up a millstone around Spurs’ neck. Considering that what Tottenham really need are competent bodies that can do a job, I’m not all that upset by these links. It’s January. You kinda take what you can get.
The reports suggest that West Ham are already in direct negotiations for Brobbey, and Spurs have been asked to be apprised. That’s not exactly HERE WE GO but it’s also not nothing. It does suggest that Lange & Sons are actually working to get players in and aren’t just sitting around Hotspur Way playing Dungeons & Dragons (I bet Lange loves to roll up a Drow Elf thief).
