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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs should investigate these five under the radar Premier League stars

By Rucker Haringey

HULL, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur at the KC Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur at the KC Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Lewis Cook of AFC Bournemouth is put under pressure from Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth at White Hart Lane on April 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Lewis Cook of AFC Bournemouth is put under pressure from Victor Wanyama of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth at White Hart Lane on April 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

2. Lewis Cook, Bournemouth

The former Leeds star only managed nine appearances for the Cherries last year, but his slated for an expanded role this year. Moving to Tottenham might move him back in terms of game time, but it would provide him a terrific environment to improve his skills at a rapid rate.

If Pochettino continues to play a true 3-4-3 system, adding another offensive-minded midfielder would make a lot of sense. Cook could give Spurs a lot of flexibility in the middle of the pitch. His ability to carry the ball pat defenders would give the club something different.

The only concern I have about adding Cook to the squad would be his impact on Harry Winks’ development. The two would likely be competing for a lot of the same playing time next season. It’s a battle I’d expect Winks to win. However, I tend to think competition is always a good thing for a football squad.

Ironically, Cook might be one of the most difficult players on this list to purchase. Bournemouth are determined to keep hold of all their key players this summer. There’s a reason they just paid Jermain Defoe an insane amount of money to serve as their striker. They truly believe they can achieve Europa League qualification next season.

Despite the Cherries’ desire to keep him, Tottenham should at least test their resolve. You never know when a big from a big club might turn a young player’s head.

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