Tottenham dispatched scouts to monitor the £50 million-rated midfielder during his performance against Liverpool.
Tottenham Hotspur have built a reputation for scouting top young talents across Europe, and the club are now monitoring another emerging star who could reportedly be available for less than £50 million.
The North London side have made youth recruitment a key part of their long-term strategy in recent transfer windows, signing several promising players to strengthen the future core of the squad.
However, last summer marked a slight shift in approach, with Spurs opting to bring in more experienced players to add balance and leadership. Now, with Fabio Paratici returning to focus on first-team affairs and Johan Lange overseeing youth recruitment and scouting, the club once again appear to be prioritising the next generation.
Tottenham scouts watch Can Uzun during Liverpool vs Eintracht Frankfurt
According to TBR Football, Tottenham sent scouts to monitor Can Uzun, a highly rated 19-year-old Turkish midfielder currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt. Spurs officials were present during Frankfurt’s clash with Liverpool, although Uzun did not feature in the game.
Uzun has quickly established himself as one of the standout young players in the Bundesliga and is seen as part of a new wave of Turkish stars, alongside Arda Guler—who has also been linked with Tottenham—and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus.
Since his move to Germany in 2024, Uzun has registered five goals and three assists, impressing with his performances and adaptability.
Other clubs showing interest
Tottenham face competition, with Brighton & Hove Albion, BlueCo, and the City Football Group all reportedly tracking Uzun’s progress this season.
With Guler expected to demand a much higher transfer fee, Uzun could represent a more attainable target at around £50 million.
Speaking to TBR Football, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed insights from a Premier League scout who has followed Uzun closely:
“This boy is ‘special,’” the scout said.
Bailey added:
“Uzun might still be under the radar for some, but he’s a massive talent. He’s become one of the most talked-about players in the Bundesliga, and there isn’t a major club that doesn’t have him on their watchlist.”
