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Tottenham transfer news: Jack Grealish deal won’t happen because of one player - pundit
TOTTENHAM will not sign Jack Grealish this summer because he would not dislodge Christian Eriksen from a starting spot under Mauricio Pochettino.
That is the verdict of ESPN FC pundit and former USA international Brian McBride.
Aston Villa ace Grealish has been linked with Tottenham for the majority of the transfer window.
McBride understands the 22-year-old would want to play in the Premier League.
But he does not think Tottenham would be the right club to progress his career.
He’s just nowhere near the quality Eriksen is right now, so he’s not going to replace a player like Eriksen
“I don’t understand this move,” McBride said.
“I think I can understand it from Spurs’ standpoint, you see a dynamic player, very good with the ball at his feet in tight spaces, can pick a pass, has a change of pace.
“He’s just nowhere near the quality Eriksen is right now, so he’s not going to replace a player like Eriksen.
“If Eriksen goes down (injured), and I think this is why you can see Spurs’ interest, he would be a decent fit in there.
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“But if I’m Grealish, I’m thinking I need to continue to play.
“Yeah, certainly I would love to play in the Premier League and prove I can play there.
“But Tottenham is not the place for him, so I don’t think this is a good move.”
Spurs are yet to make a signing this summer with less than two weeks of the window left.