While Arsenal enjoyed a productive transfer window, Tottenham’s was relatively quiet, with their only senior signing being Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. However, Spurs heavily invested in young talent. Despite Arsenal’s transfer activity, there’s still room for improvement, as their squad depth was exposed in a recent 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth following William Saliba’s red card.
This result highlights that Arsenal are truly Premier League title pretenders. Behind the scenes, Arsenal’s recruitment team is already identifying new targets to strengthen the squad.
Caicedo but better ?
Reports from TBR Football can confirm that both Arsenal and Tottenham are closely monitoring the development of Brighton’s 20-year-old midfielder, Carlos Baleba. Since arriving from Lille in 2023, Baleba has gradually adapted to life in the Premier League. Now, under new Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, the Cameroon international is delivering standout performances while earning £12,500 per week. Seen as the successor to Moises Caicedo, Baleba has featured in 46 games for Brighton and is proving to be a key player, though he is still working towards fully meeting expectations.
According to FBref data, the left-footed maestro is of a similar profile to Amadou Onana, interestingly, who was on Arsenal’s radar in the summer.
Baleba ranks in the top four per cent for pass completion per 90 compared to his positional peers across Europe, amplifying his exceptional proficiency in possession.
More Tottenham News
Whoever secures Carlos Baleba’s signature will be acquiring a highly talented player with immense potential, especially considering he only turned 20 this year. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United have all shown interest in him previously, and he continues to draw attention. Tottenham has a lot of rivals for the youngster.
