tottenham hotspur It is a team in transition. But this period of action, during which Tottenham will fully embrace Thomas FrankAfter spending the summer and divorcing Angie Postkoglu, his strategy doesn’t have to be a failure.

Because Tottenham Hotspur won european league Last season, Ainge delivered on his promise and now they are Champions League Become a competitor again. exist Premier LeagueSpurs have had some hiccups but have 14 points from seven games, just two points behind leaders Arsenal.

It speaks to the progress Tottenham are making as they look to cement their place at the top of England’s top flight and ensure last season’s success does not become a blip.

Despite the Londoners’ impressive start, they sit 13th in the xG (expected goals) rankings after seven games. Despite scoring 13 goals, the expected goals against rating is just 7.4, which could highlight the need for a smoother, sharper attack.

In other words, Tottenham can still bring in another top striker.

Why Spurs still need a striker

Just a year ago, Tottenham Hotspur broke their transfer record by bringing in Dominic Solanke The trip from Bournemouth costs £65m including add-ons.

Last year was a difficult one for Tottenham and Solanke’s personal level suffered as well, with a knee problem disrupting his year and him scoring just nine goals in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old made two substitute appearances at the start of the season before suffering an ankle injury.

Richarlison The Brazil international has been in red-hot form so far this season but is notorious for his ups and downs in form and confidence, and his fitness record has been less than stellar.

Son Heung-min’s departure in the summer has had some impact on Tottenham. Frank lacks a shooter of the highest standard. Even so, Spurs continue to grow through games and when the final piece of the puzzle is revealed, it could be scary for the rest of the Premier League.

Of course, this doesn’t necessarily have to come in the form of a big signing. Harry Kane After all, he graduated from Tottenham Academy and went on to become one of the deadliest strikers in English football history.

Kane was sold to Bayern Munich two years ago and perhaps N17 is still looking for a successor to the England captain.

Nonetheless, some with knowledge of Tottenham’s deadly youth set-up may suggest that the signature may have already been written.

Tottenham have signed the next Kane

Kane’s incredible form for Bayern Munich ended his trophy-chasing nonsense and cemented his status as one of the best players of his generation. This season, the 32-year-old has scored 18 goals in just 10 games.

Replacing him has proven to be a tough ask, but with Kane coming through Tottenham’s academy, some of the club’s coaches may be excited about repeating the move with new signing Mason Melilla.

Melilla, 18, will join Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026 in a deal worth £3 million, which St Patrick’s confirmed was a record transfer for an Irish Premier League side.

Melilla is not technically part of Tottenham’s youth set-up and will certainly hone his abilities at a developmental level before entering adulthood. But the early numbers were encouraging, with him scoring 24 goals and providing eight assists in 94 appearances for St Pat’s.

described as “irish alexander isak“With his effortless finishing and dribbling ability, there is no doubt that Melilla has the essential qualities to be a forward for Frank, Liverpool’s new talisman who is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world.

That Melia made his first-team debut for his country at just 15 and that he was approaching centurion status three years later at 18 says a lot about the high regard in which he was held.

The Irishman has sparkling toes and a natural ease in the final third, and he has the potential to become a star. The next Kane? It’s a tall order, but the progress he’s made so far as a pro and the similarities to Isak confirm his potential.

What’s also exciting is that this isn’t a transfer target being admired and considered in the context of rival interest, but a Tottenham player who only wears a shirt with a completion date looming. Melilla will arrive in London and build on his craft, developing skills considered Premier League worthy.

After all, Tottenham have made it their business to bring in elite-level prospects over the past few years. College scouts know when they see a star in the making.

It’s too early to judge Melia, she hasn’t even officially left her home country to join White Lily. But the talent is there and his range, movement and presence in the final third do draw comparisons to British record holder Isaac.

While the Lewis family will be wary of the knee-jerk reaction of splashing out on another No.9 jersey, another signing may be necessary to get over the hump.

However, Melia could become north London’s next superstar in the long term.