Reported by Weng Patrick Atokor | journalist at Weng Global
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld has reportedly urged his former club to make a move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, describing the Super Eagles forward as a potential solution to Tottenhamโs long-standing problems in attack.
The recommendation comes as Tottenham continue to look for greater attacking strength following a difficult period for the club, with the need for a dependable goalscorer remaining one of the major issues facing the squad.
Alderweireld, who spent six seasons at Tottenham, knows the demands of playing for the North London club. He made 236 appearances for Spurs between 2015 and 2021 and was an important member of the team that challenged for major honours under Mauricio Pochettino, including the side that reached the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.
His reported recommendation of Osimhen therefore carries particular interest among Tottenham supporters, especially as the Nigerian striker has established himself as one of the most recognised African forwards in world football.
๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐๐ถ๐บ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
The central argument behind the recommendation is simple: Tottenham need a striker capable of providing goals, physical presence and a constant threat inside the opposition penalty area.
Osimhen fits that profile.
The Nigerian forward has built his reputation around his pace, strength, movement, aerial ability and instinct in front of goal. His ability to stretch defensive lines would also give Tottenham another dimension in attack.
For a club that has experienced significant changes in its attacking department over recent seasons, the arrival of a striker with Osimhenโs qualities could represent a major statement of intent.
Tottenham have previously enjoyed the services of elite goalscorers, most notably Harry Kane, whose departure left an enormous gap in the team.
Although Spurs have attempted to develop alternative attacking options, replacing a player capable of consistently producing goals and assists at the highest level remains difficult.
That is why Osimhen has emerged as an attractive name whenever Tottenhamโs attacking plans are discussed.
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ข๐๐ถ๐บ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ ๐ง๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐บ
One of Osimhenโs biggest strengths is his ability to operate as a traditional centre-forward while still possessing the pace to threaten defenders in behind.
The Nigerian can attack crosses, run beyond defensive lines, compete physically with centre-backs and create opportunities from limited service.
That combination could be particularly valuable to Tottenham.
A striker does not only contribute through goals. An effective No. 9 can create space for attacking midfielders and wingers by forcing defenders to remain deep.
Osimhenโs movement could therefore benefit Tottenhamโs wider attacking unit.
His presence could allow creative players to receive the ball in more dangerous areas while defenders are occupied with containing the Nigerian.
The forwardโs willingness to attack spaces could also complement a team that wants to play quickly in transition.
๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฑ’๐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐
Alderweireldโs connection with Tottenham makes his reported recommendation particularly notable.
The Belgian defender joined Spurs from Atlรฉtico Madrid in July 2015 and quickly became one of the most important defenders in the team.
Tottenham officially confirmed his signing in 2015, while the club later recorded that he made 236 appearances during his six-year spell in North London.
He was part of the defensive foundation that helped Tottenham finish second in the Premier League during the 2016/17 campaign.
He also played in both legs of Tottenhamโs Champions League quarter-final and semi-final ties during the clubโs run to the 2019 final.
Alderweireld therefore understands the level of quality and mentality required to compete at Tottenham.
His recent involvement with the club has also continued beyond his playing career. Tottenham welcomed him back to the stadium in March 2026 as a special guest for the Champions League meeting with Atlรฉtico Madrid.
That continued relationship with the club has kept him close to developments at Spurs.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ
Tottenhamโs search for a reliable attacking focal point has become even more important because of the legacy left by Kane.
The England striker became one of the greatest goalscorers in Tottenham history before leaving the club for Bayern Munich.
Replacing such a player is never straightforward.
A club can sign several attacking players, but finding one forward capable of becoming the focal point of the team requires careful recruitment.
Osimhen possesses many of the characteristics associated with elite modern strikers.
He is not simply a penalty-box finisher. His pace allows him to attack space, while his physical strength makes him difficult for defenders to handle.
Those qualities could make him an attractive option for Tottenham if the club decides that a major investment in the striker position is necessary.
๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐
While Alderweireldโs recommendation could excite Tottenham supporters, signing Osimhen would likely be a complicated transfer.
The Nigerian is an established international forward with significant experience at the highest level.
Any potential deal would therefore require Tottenham to make a substantial financial commitment.
The club would also have to compete with other European sides that could be interested in a striker of Osimhenโs profile.
For Tottenham, the decision would go beyond simply signing a famous player.
The club would need to determine whether Osimhen fits the tactical philosophy of the manager and whether the financial investment makes sense within its broader squad-building strategy.
There would also be questions about wages, transfer fees and the player’s long-term plans.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐๐ถ๐บ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด
If Tottenham were to secure Osimhen, one of the immediate benefits would be the presence of a recognised attacking focal point.
His ability to hold defenders high up the pitch could create more room for Tottenhamโs midfielders and wingers.
His movement could also provide a direct outlet when Spurs are under pressure.
Most importantly, Osimhen has the profile of a player who can change the way opponents defend against Tottenham.
Instead of allowing Spursโ creative players to receive the ball comfortably, defenders would have to constantly monitor the Nigerian strikerโs movements.
That alone can create opportunities for teammates.
His aerial threat would also provide Tottenham with another option from crosses and set pieces.
๐ก๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐น๐
For Nigerian football supporters, any potential move involving Osimhen and a Premier League giant would naturally attract significant attention.
The striker has become one of the most prominent representatives of Nigerian football internationally.
A move to Tottenham could place him under an even greater spotlight, particularly given the expectations attached to leading the attack of a major Premier League club.
It would also give Nigerian supporters another reason to follow the Premier League closely.
However, the success of any potential move would ultimately depend on the environment around the player.
Osimhen would need a team capable of supplying him with quality chances, while Tottenham would need the striker to consistently deliver goals.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐บ
The bigger question for Spurs is whether they are prepared to make the kind of investment required to bring in a forward of Osimhenโs calibre.
The clubโs recent struggles have highlighted the importance of recruitment and squad balance.
Tottenham cannot afford to rely solely on reputation when making major transfer decisions.
Any new striker must be able to handle the pressure of leading the line for a club with Premier League and European ambitions.
Osimhen has already demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure at the highest level.
That makes him a logical candidate for a club searching for a statement signing in attack.
Alderweireldโs reported backing could therefore add another layer to the growing conversation around a possible Tottenham move.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Toby Alderweireldโs reported call for Tottenham to sign Victor Osimhen highlights the scale of the attacking rebuild facing the North London club.
The former Spurs defender understands what it takes to play for Tottenham and has experienced the club during one of its strongest periods in the modern era.
For Osimhen, a move to Tottenham would represent another major chapter in his career and potentially an opportunity to establish himself as the focal point of a Premier League attack.
Whether Tottenham will turn the recommendation into a formal transfer pursuit remains to be seen.
For now, however, the message from one of the clubโs former defensive leaders is clear: Osimhen possesses the qualities that could help Spurs rebuild their attack and compete at a higher level.
๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐
- Tottenham Hotspur โ official club profile and Alderweireld career information
- Tottenham Hotspur โ Alderweireld signing announcement
- Premier League โ Toby Alderweireld player profile
- Sky Sports โ Toby Alderweireld player profile
