Tottenham Hotspur have identified Celtic attacker Benjamin Nygren as a key transfer target as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
According to Sports Boom, Spurs are keen to add more cutting-edge quality in the final third and view the Swedish international as the ideal candidate to deliver it.
Celtic are expected to demand €30 million for the 24-year-old, making this a significant outlay for the north London club this transfer window.
Tottenham are reported to have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and early indications suggest there is genuine intent from all parties involved.
Initial contacts have already taken place between Tottenham and the player over personal terms, with Nygren understood to be willing to make the move to north London.
Whether the two clubs can reach a formal agreement remains to be seen, with Celtic unlikely to make negotiations straightforward given the fee they are demanding.
Nygren is a versatile attacking player capable of operating in central attacking midfield as well as on either flank, offering Ange Postecoglou a flexible option going forward.
The Swedish attacker delivered a hugely impressive campaign last season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions and contributing nine assists along the way for a combined 30 goal involvements.
Tottenham were considered underwhelming in the attacking department last season, and bringing in a player of Nygren’s output could go a significant way toward addressing that issue.
At 24 years old, the Swedish international is considered to be at the peak of his powers, with consistent Premier League football potentially unlocking further improvement in his game.
The €30 million investment could ultimately prove to be a bargain if Nygren manages to adapt quickly to the demands and intensity of Premier League football.
Spurs have already been active in this transfer window, completing multiple signings as the club looks to reshape their squad ahead of the campaign.
Adding a proven goal contributor of Nygren’s calibre would represent a statement of intent from Tottenham as they push to compete at the top end of the table.
