Tottenham Hotspur may explore signing Luton Town centre-back Gabriel Osho on a free transfer during the 2024 summer transfer window, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with continental football a near certainty in north London.
Tottenham have improved on last season’s performance and are challenging Aston Villa for a position in the Premier League’s top four and eventual Champions League qualification. Osho has had an impressive season with Luton Town and may have sparked the interest of numerous Premier League clubs.
Tottenham consider Osho alongside Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly
According to GMS sources, Tottenham are eyeing Osho as a summer acquisition, with Ange Postecoglou looking to improve his centre-back options. The Lilywhites have already signed Micky Van de Ven and Radu Dragusin in the last two transfer windows, but they are still trying to strengthen their defensive lineup.
Tottenham are turning to the free agency market to avoid any issues about staying under the Premier League’s profit and sustainability guidelines. Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo and AFC Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly are also alternatives at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both players’ contracts set to expire at the end of the 2023-24 season.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Osho is among the top 4% of center-backs in Europe’s top five divisions, including the Champions League and Europa League, in terms of non-penalty goals per 90 minutes (0.13) over the past year.
Osho is currently sidelined due to injury, but has impressed in the Premier League with Luton this season. The Hatters were largely expected to be far down the league table, yet they are still fighting to stay in the top flight, although with the help of Everton and Nottingham Forest’s point deductions. The 25-year-old has missed the last six top-flight games due to a knee injury and expects to return soon to help Rob Edwards’ team avoid relegation.
| Gabriel Osho stats vs centre-backs across Europe (last 365 days) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Statistic | Per 90 | Percentile |
| Tackles | 2.00 | 84 |
| Interceptions | 1.87 | 95 |
| Blocks | 2.19 | 99 |
| Clearances | 4.58 | 73 |
| Aerial duels won | 1.68 | 32 |
Tottenham face Premier League competition for Osho’s signature
According to our sources, Tottenham aren’t the only club interested in signing Osho this summer. Aston Villa and Fulham are also tracking the centre-back, whose contract with Luton expires at the end of the season.Spurs aim to add a homegrown centre-back to their squad. Osho would also give versatility, having played defensive midfield in past seasons.
According to GMS sources, Adarabioyo and Kelly are ‘real contenders’, but they are also being monitored by Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United, who are set to become free agents in the coming months. Osho is emerging as a ‘background alternate’ to help Postecoglou expand his choices. His strong results, combined with his expiring contract this season, make him an appealing alternative for the Australian head coach.
Tottenham are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Participation in the continent’s biggest club league may allow them to draw a higher level of player to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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