Any Tottenham efforts to sign Younes Ebnoutalib from Eintracht Frankfurt are likely to fall on deaf ears, as the player isn’t interested in the move.
Ebnoutalib is currently one of the key players in Frankfurt’s side, with six goals and one assist in nine games in the Bundesliga this season alone. Since arriving in January, he’s managed nine goals and two assists in 16 games for the club.
That has earned him attention, particularly from Tottenham. A report at the beginning of this month stated that they had initiated contact for the striker.
Roberto de Zerbi’s side are reportedly keen to add a new centre-forward to their squad, perhaps as soon as January. That’s led to enquiries for various options, including the new Germany international.
January chance presented
Sport BILD report that Ebnoutalib could become an option as Frankfurt are currently looking at strikers for January themselves.
One of those in Arnaud Kalimuendo. He spent the second half of last season on loan from Nottingham Forest and Eintracht would be keen on a deal again. Forest, for their part, only want a permanent sale.
But should he or someone else arrive, that could relegate Ebnoutalib to a third-choice option. He’s already come off the bench three times this season as it is.
And while he has been offered a new deal, there is no indication those talks will lead to a positive conclusion. He may be reluctant to sign if his position is not secure.
That in turn could inadvertently lead to a move in the January transfer window. He would have left in the summer had Kalimuendo returned.
Why Tottenham have a problem
Now, there is no shortage of interest. Juventus and Tottenham are tracking the striker. But Spurs will face disappointment if they try to sign him.
This week’s print edition of SportBILD reports that a move to England is not an option for Ebnoutalib. He would prefer to remain in the Bundesliga.
In fact, he is a self-proclaimed Eintracht fan, who the fans love. He already leads the way in shirt sales. If he had a choice, he wouldn’t leave the club at all.
But if he has to, it seems he has no interest in heading to England with Tottenham. That’s simply something that’s not on his agenda, even if he does need to find a new club in January.
