‘Very Postecoglou-like player’: Tottenham could try to sign English forward

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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur could change their mind over Leicester City forward Kasey McAteer.

That is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who has noted why Spurs like McAteer so much.

So, what has been reported about Tottenham Hotspur and Kasey McAteer?

Tottenham Hotspur linked with Kasey McAteer

Well, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Leicester City forward Kasey McAteer.

The well-known and well-respected reporter has suggested that although Spurs want to sign McAteer for the long term, they could change their mind and make a bid for the 22-year-old soon.

The English youngster is an attack-mined player who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger. He has played as a wide forward this season, both on the right and on the left flank.

McAteer has made eight starts and five substitute appearances in the Championship for Leicester so far this season. He has scored four goals in those games.

The youngster has also made one start and one substitute appearance in the Carabao Cup for the Foxes this season. He has scored one goal in those games.

Jacobs told GiveMeSport about McAteer: “McAteer is a very Postecoglou-like player, and he’s had a breakthrough season at Leicester. So, this is someone on Spurs’ radar, more for 2025 than 2024. But circumstances could change things.

“So, as far as McAteer is concerned, he’s extremely settled at Leicester and has played 13 games in the Championship, scoring four goals. He also got injured early in the 2023/24 season.

“But what Spurs like about him in terms of tracking him and planning potentially for the long term is that he’s a very Postecoglou-like player.

“He has high energy, can score goals, has a high ceiling, is still young, and can play attacking midfield, in central areas or as a right-winger. But Leicester know this as well.”

My View: Tottenham could struggle to sign Kasey McAteer in January

In my opinion, Tottenham Hotspur, who want to sign Club Brugge star Antonio Nusa in January, could struggle to get Kasey McAteer from Leicester City this month.

The Foxes are aiming to win automatic promotion from the Championship. Although Leicester look likely to end up in the top two of the table, I do not think that they will get complacent and sell any of their important players in January.