Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Christian Pulisic as a potential alternative signing, with interest also emerging in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. These transfer rumours circulated on Monday, as the deadline approaches with Spurs sitting 20th in the Premier League after two defeats.
Spurs have failed to score in their opening two matches, conceding five goals for a -5 goal difference. They are already six points behind leaders Manchester City. The club's attacking options are further limited with Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, and James Maddison all currently sidelined. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Nottingham Forest on September 5th.
Christian Pulisic has emerged as a possible target for Tottenham Hotspur. He is viewed as an alternative option should a move for primary target Iliman Ndiaye not materialise. This interest comes amid wider Premier League activity, with Liverpool themselves seeking wide forwards after a poor start to the season. The Reds have been linked with Chelsea's Estêvão, Yankuba Minteh, and Ismaïla Sarr.
The uncertainty around Cody Gakpo's future at Anfield has put Tottenham Hotspur on alert. Manchester City are also in pursuit of the Dutch forward, creating potential competition for his signature. Any move for Gakpo would represent a significant coup for Spurs as they look to bolster a frontline that has yet to find the net this campaign.
Activity is heating up across the league as the window nears its close. Crystal Palace are actively seeking midfield reinforcements, identifying Hugo Larsson and Quinten Timber as targets. They are also set to bring in 18-year-old centre-back Honest Ahanor on loan from Atalanta and are fighting to keep goalkeeper Dean Henderson amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United, fresh from a win over Ipswich, face potential major departures. Fenerbahce is preparing to sign Marcus Rashford, while Leny Yoro is attracting attention from AC Milan and his former manager Ruben Amorim. "Leny Yoro the subject of admiring glances from Milan and his former manager Ruben Amorim," Amorim said. United are prioritising a left-back and may move for Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen, with Alexander Sorloth of Atlético Madrid a £30m option if they lose Joshua Zirkzee or Rashford.
The need for attacking reinforcement is clear from the early season data. With zero points and zero goals from two games, adding creativity and a goal threat is urgent. The potential arrival of a player like Pulisic or Gakpo would provide a direct injection of quality into a squad missing key creators.
Leicester City's situation in League One, where they plan up to seven deals targeting players like Sheffield United's Mark McGuinness, shows the frantic nature of deadline day. For Tottenham Hotspur, addressing the glaring lack of goals is the immediate priority to climb from the bottom of the table. The club's recruitment team faces a critical few days to strengthen the squad before the window shuts.
