Newcastle beat Tottenham to signing of exciting young attacker

Tottenham Hotspur have now faced defeat in their pursuit of a 17-year-old forward, who is seen as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe by many in the game.

Tottenham’s policy of buying emerging talent

While Spurs signed a lot of experienced, readymade players under Antonio Conte, their transfer policy has changed completely since Ange Postecoglou arrived through the door, with the Lilywhites now preferring to sign young, up-and-coming players.

The likes of Alejo Veliz, Luka Vuskovic, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert have all been signed by the North London club under the Australian’s watch.

It turns out that Spurs also had their sights on exciting Georgian teenager Vakhtang Salia, but they have been beaten to his signature by a fellow Premier League side.

Spurs unable to seal the deal

This claim is being carried by HITC, who say that Tottenham are one of many big clubs around Europe who had expressed an interest in Salia, whose performances for Dinamo Tbilisi have impressed many scouts across the game.

However, it is Newcastle United who have reportedly been successful in agreeing a deal with the 17-year-old forward, who can play upfront, on the left or as a number ten.

The Magpies are thought to have reached a full agreement with the forward’s camp as well as Dinamo Tbilisi regarding a switch to St James’ Park.

One that got away for Spurs?

Salia is considered to be a potential future star by many talent spotters, with the forward being likened to Georgian star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia for his direct and enterprising style.

HITC reveal that apart from Spurs and Newcastle, the youngster was also on the radars of Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.

The signing thus looks like a real coup for Newcastle and a big missed opportunity for Spurs.

The post Newcastle beat Tottenham to signing of exciting young attacker appeared first on Spurs Web.