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Recent speculation has seen Manchester United<\/a> forward Anthony Martial linked<\/a> with a move to Tottehham. Here, Sean Cook @TalkingTHFC<\/a>\u00a0explains why it’s a transfer that needs to happen…<\/p>\n

I’m going to make this plain and simple. Spurs are in need of a star.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There comes a point when analysing an over-performing squad such as Tottenham’s when you need to realise this group can only take us so far. It’s a bitter truth if the club truly wants to achieve something greater.\u00a0<\/p>\n

[Manager] Mauricio Pochettino<\/a> thinks it, as was reflected in his post-season comments<\/a>; and I do too.<\/p>\n

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Our squad needs a revamp, a new lick of paint, an upgrade if you will.<\/p>\n

Manchester United’s Anthony Martial is a great way to start.<\/p>\n

Despite often finding himself on the bench at Old Trafford this season, the attacker scored 11 goals and managed 10 assists in all competitions throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n

To put it into context, that’s the goals of Erik Lamela, Moussa Sissoko, Lucas Moura, Eric Dier<\/a>, Victor Wanyama, Harry Winks and Mousa Dembele<\/a> combined. Yikes.<\/p>\n

Some may be reading this and asking, ‘surely there are other bigger names Spurs can sign this summer?’<\/p>\n

But when you look at the names out there, it’s slim pickings.<\/p>\n

Heading into this new era for the club, [chairman] Daniel Levy<\/a> will want a marquee signing to unveil at the new stadium. Martial can be that man.<\/p>\n

Back in 2015, when United signed him from Monaco, the \u00a336million transfer fee made Martial the most expensive teenager in world football<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dubbed the ‘next Thierry Henry’, he was one of the hottest properties in European football, with his debut season under Louis van Gaal living up to the hype.<\/p>\n

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French sources at the time listed Tottenham as one of the interested parties in the player, with Martial allegedly interested in working under Pochettino.<\/p>\n

But how can Spurs spend that much with a new ground on the way? Well, they may not have to.<\/p>\n

For many, the realisation that Toby Alderweireld<\/a> will eventually leave the club has become more and more realistic as of late.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reports this week suggest a deal is very close for the Belgian to join Jose Mourinho’s side, with some suggesting Martial will head to North London as part of the deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Should United want to explore such an option, a little digging shows they really wouldn’t miss the Frenchman as much as they think.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their win percentage actually improves without him, rising from 65.4 per cent with, to 66.7 per cent without – a reflection of Mourinho’s dip in trust of the player.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If the United gaffer believes Martial’s lack of impact is an issue, this suggests the former Monaco<\/a> man should be starting instead of being an impact sub – a role in the starting XI something he would undoubtedly adopt at Spurs.<\/p>\n

But do Spurs really need him?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Well, we saw back in March that Pochettino likewise is losing trust in his other attacking options, opting to use Erik Lamela rather than Fernando Llorente<\/a> in place of the injured Harry Kane.<\/p>\n

We need a better standard of alternative options. Too many times this season we’ve called upon the likes of Moussa Sissoko<\/a> to bring new energy into a game and seeing underwhelming results.<\/p>\n

Martial’s versatility means that he can switch between the left wing, behind the striker or indeed up top alongside Kane should the situation demand it. Within our current squad, only Heung-Min Son boasts this ability.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bringing in a player who can not only complement Kane, but provide goals from elsewhere on the pitch, would only benefit Tottenham going forward.<\/p>\n

He’s fast, he’s versatile and he’s a big name. Tick, tick and tick.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And just picture the scene: a hot summer\u2019s day at the new Tottenham stadium, Anthony Martial doing keepie-uppies in front of the media and an exciting era at the club set to unfold.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Get it done, Daniel. We know you want to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n