Tottenham Hotspur Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Ligue 1 Forward: Should Frank Move In For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent report, RMC Sport stated that Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs hoping to land Rennes forward Arnaud Kalimuendo. However, it is believed that Spurs would have to rival Nottingham Forest, Red Bull Leipzig and Villarreal in the race to land the French striker this summer.

Kalimuendo’s Impressive Numbers In Ligue 1 Last Season

The 23-year-old had a decent campaign at the French club as he put in a run of productive performances for them in Ligue 1. Kalimuendo found the back of the net 18 times and earned four assists in 34 matches for his current employers last season in multiple competitions.

The French sensation deserves a ton of credit for averaging 2.37 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. He kept 42.6% of his attempts on target. Kalimuendo was even accurate when distributing possession in the opponent’s half after completing 78.8% of his attempted passes in the French top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current deal at the French club will run out in the summer of 2027. Thus, it would be tough for Spurs to get a deal done for Kalimuendo on the cheap this off-season.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – AUGUST 02: Arnaud Kalimuendo #9 of Team France looks on prior to the Men’s Quarterfinal match between France and Argentina during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on August 02, 2024 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Move In For Kalimuendo?

Kalimuendo excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in on target. He has proven his worth as a good finisher in the final third and has got the vision to create a few promising chances for others around him up top.

The French talent is also quite clever with his movements in and around the opponent’s penalty area. However, he might struggle to cope with the physicality and high intensity of the Premier League if Spurs manage to bring him on board in this transfer period.

We can expect Kalimuendo to bring more firepower to Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s attack. He has what it takes to compete with Dominic Solanke for a regular first-team spot at the North London club next season.

At 23, the best is yet to come from Kalimuendo. Thus, Spurs would do well to lure him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer. He might even help the London giants compete across all fronts in the coming years. All in all, Frank should focus on moving in for Kalimuendo ahead of the new campaign.