Tottenham managed to seal under the radar signing just before midnight on deadline day.
Tottenham were the architects of deadline day’s headline arrival.
Spurs managed to sign Mathys Tel against all odds – just a week after the Bayern Munich No.39 had initially rejected Tottenham – securing the France U21 international on loan for the rest of the season.
Tottenham also signed Kevin Danso on Sunday before deadline day.
Crucially, Spurs negotiated an option to buy Tel permanently this summer – so the move will not just be a case of helping Bayern Munich restore the value of their depreciating asset.
However – just before midnight – Tottenham actually completed another signing, with an official announcement to follow.
Tottenham signed Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny from Chelsea
Fabrizio Romano revealed at 11:54pm on Monday night that Tottenham had completed the signing of Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny from London rivals Chelsea.
The reliable journalist posted on X (previously known as Twitter): “England U19 international Reiss Russell-Denny leaves Chelsea to join Tottenham with formal announcement to follow on Tuesday.”
So far this season, the 18-year-old has made nine Premier League 2 appearances for the Blues, scoring three goals from central midfield.
Russell-Denny also boasts six caps for the England U19 side, where he has made appearances alongside Arsenal duo Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Ange Postecoglou could use Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
The teenager is expected to go straight into the academy at Tottenham, although we wouldn’t rule out the prospect of a senior debut for Spurs before the campaign is over with Ange Postecoglou at the helm.
So far this season, the Australian has proven he is not afraid to use youngsters, relying heavily on the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who are 18 and 19 years of age respectively.
Of course, their inclusion has mainly been due to an injury crisis, but it still takes a lot of courage for a manager to throw two teenagers in at the deep end like this.
Jamari Hart of Northampton in action with Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny of Chelsea during the EFL Trophy match between Northampton Town and Chelse…
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Postecoglou has also placed a lot of trust in Mikey Moore – who is only 17 – while Dane Scarlett and Damola Ajayi were also entrusted to deliver in the recent UEFA Europa League clash against Elfsborg.
Therefore, if Russell-Denny shows his talent at Hotspur Way and applies himself well, he has every chance of making the team.
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