Ange Postecoglou Makes Tottenham Transfer Admission

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Spurs were interested in securing a loan deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s wantaway forward Randal Kolo Muani, but insisted that a concrete move was never close.

Kolo Muani’s Move to Juventus
The French striker, who was frozen out by PSG boss Luis Enrique at the end of last season, was strongly linked with both Manchester United and Tottenham. However, Juventus appear to have won the race for the versatile forward, with his loan deal expected to be announced imminently.

When asked if Tottenham missing out on the forward was a big loss, Postecoglou’s response was blunt: “No.”
“We were in,” he told reporters on Friday afternoon. “Well, it depends what you mean by ‘in.’
“We’d been interested and are looking at a number of players but did we get to the point where we thought he was coming to us? No.”

Postecoglou’s Transfer Outlook
Spurs currently find themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table, trailing clubs like West Ham – who recently sacked their manager – and Manchester United. Postecoglou has already welcomed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to north London this month, but is eager for more additions during a challenging transfer window.

“The club is working hard as it can and that’s all you can ask for,” the head coach explained.
“January’s not an easy month but I do know a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to try to get some reinforcements in.
“It’s not frustration. It would be frustration and disappointment if the club weren’t working hard, but they are. It’s an easy word to say but I know how hard the club have been working behind the scenes to get something done, but it’s not easy.
“You need agreement from three different parties. Sometimes, when you’re in our situation, other clubs realise that and try to make the most of it.”