Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly considering making a move to sign Freiburg forward Igor Matanović, as per TEAMtalk.
After moving to Euro-Park-Stadion from Eintracht Frankfurt last year, the 23-year-old showed glimpses of his qualities, making 19 goal contributions across all competitions last term.
However, he has taken his game to another level this season, scoring eight goals and registering three assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.
Moreover, Matanovic has been helping his side mount a title charge, sitting third in the Bundesliga table with 19 points from nine games. They are currently just two points behind table topper Bayern Munich.
Having proven his worth in club football, the youngster has secured his place in the Croatia national team. He even started against England in the Nations League fixture on Thursday night.
Now, TEAMtalk state that after being impressed by Matanovic’s recent development, Man Utd, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in him, and he could move to the Premier League next year.
With the player’s existing deal set to run until 2029, Freiburg are in a strong position to demand a big fee if they are forced to cash-in and want around £50m. However, the price point could be too steep for the Lilywhites.
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Matanovic is a 6ft 6in tall right-footed striker. He is good in the air, can finish off his chances, and works hard without possession. He is a talented player and possesses high potential; therefore, the striker could be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd, Tottenham or Arsenal should any of those clubs purchase him.
Amid Benjamin Sesko’s recent fitness problems, Man Utd have struggled with the CF issue as Joshua Zirkzee has failed to find his feet in the Premier League since joining from Bologna.
On the other hand, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres displaying inconsistent performances, Arsenal could do with purchasing a new striker.
Tottenham, meanwhile, seemingly want a new No.9 as a potential replacement for Richarlison, who has found himself on the periphery and has entered the final year of his current contract.
It is going to be interesting to see whether the Gunners, Spurs and Man Utd eventually make a concrete approach to secure Matanovic’s services in January or next summer.
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