Olsen has been a revelation in the Belgian top flight following his switch from Bologna to Club Brugge last summer in the summer of 2022.

The winger has made an extremely impressive start to the new campaign, with seven goals and two assists in ten league matches so far in addition to three goals and an assist in six Europa Conference League matches (Transfermarkt).

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Spurs and Arsenal set for battle for Skov Olsen

Voetbal Krant now claim that the pacy attacker is now in his ‘final months’ at Brugge as a transfer is imminent in January.

The report states that while there has been plenty of speculation about the 23-year-old in the past, the interest in his services is ‘concrete’ this time around.

It is explained that Spurs have been following Olsen’s progress for some time now but have not made a proposal yet to Brugge.

It is alleged that the interest of their North London rivals, Arsenal, is now ‘gaining momentum’, with discussions now ‘underway’ between the Gunners and the Belgian club about the Dane.

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The injuries to Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon mean that Tottenham will likely enter the market for a wide player in January.

We know that Olsen is a player that they looked at closely in the past, which is why a move from the Lilywhites for the Brugge star cannot be ruled out.

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Olsen has been extremely impressive in his first season in the Belgian top flight following his switch from Bologna to Club Brugge last summer.

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Despite the fact that his season was interrupted by injury, the winger, who can also operate as a right wing-back, ended the 2022-23 campaign with nine goals and seven assists across all competitions (Transermarkt).

Tottenham’s interest in Olsen first came to light back in December of last year when Het Nieuwsblad reported that the Lilywhites were monitoring the player following his impressive start to the season.

It was subsequently reported by De Morgen a few months later that Spurs did show interest in the wide man in January but Brugge did not want to let him go at the time as they believed the Denmark international would develop further at the club.

Olsen hints that Tottenham interest was true

Olsen has now seemingly hinted that there was a bit of truth to reports of Tottenham’s interest but he did not give way to many details.

When asked if the Lilywhites wanted to sign him during the January window, he told Ekstra Bladet (15/06/23 as relayed by Sport Witness): “I can’t say it that way. Maybe a little bit, yes. But nothing close at all.”

Olsen admitted that he dreams of playing in the Premier League in the future and hinted that the injury he suffered following the World Cup scuppered his chances of moving in January.

The Club Brugge star added: “At some point, I would like to try the Premier League before my career ends one day. Whether it will be now, I don’t know. Time will tell. I am also open to other choices.

“It hasn’t been so concrete that there have been negotiations at all. I was injured in January after the World Cup, so that also put everything on hold a bit.”

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Olsen was very likely a Fabio Paratici target as the former Spurs managing director would have followed the Dane closely during his three seasons at Bologna.

I suspect that Tottenham were primarily looking at the 23-year-old as an option for the right wing-back role, which is why I do not think he would be on the club’s radar any longer.

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Olsen has scored nine goals and provided six assists across all competitions for Brugge this season but most of those came during the first half of the campaign.

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After the winger’s impressive start to the season, Het Nieuwsblad reported last December that Tottenham were eyeing a move for him ahead of the January window.

De Morgen have now revealed that Spurs did show interest in Olsen in January when the player was valued at €20m (£17.7m) but Brugge did not want to let him go at the time as they believed the Denmark international would develop further in the second half of the campaign.

However, that has not quite materialised, partly due to the injuries the 23-year-old suffered, and his value has now reportedly fallen to €17m (£15m).

The publication asserts Olsen’s name is ‘no longer’ on Tottenham’s wishlist and that his ‘dream transfer’ to the Lilywhites now seems to be ‘completely’ off the table.

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I do not think Tottenham’s interest in Olsen ever got to the stage where the club were seriously considering an offer for the winger.

He was likely one of many players that Paratici and his network of scouts had their eye on ahead of the January window. 

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Olsen’s stock has grown considerably since his switch from Bologna to Brugge back in January of this year, with the versatile wide-man having found the back of the net 14 times and provided another 13 assists in 39 appearances for the Belgium side (Transfermarkt).

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The 22-year-old has also established himself as a regular for Denmark and he started two games at the World Cup as Kasper Hjulmand’s side crashed out of the tournament in the group stage.

Tottenham’s interest in Olsen first came to light back in September when  Ekstra Bladet (23/09/22 as relayed by Sport Witness) claimed that the North London club had sent scouts to watch the youngster this season.

Tipsbladet also subsequently backed up this claim a week later, stating that Spurs were taking a ‘close look’ at the winger.

Het Nieuwsblad have now claimed that Antonio Conte’s men sent scouts to Qatar to run the rule of the Olsen at the World Cup.

The report asserts that the interest from Spurs in the Club Brugge star is ‘already concrete’ but explains that the Belgian club have not received an offer from the Lilywhites for the player yet.

Spurs Web Opinion

I believe that Paratici and Conte could be eyeing Andreas Skov Olsen as an option for the wing-back role (potentially on the right, even though he is left-footed).

However, the 22-year-old would rank a fair way down in Spurs’ wishlist for January, with Conte likely to want a more experienced operator like Denzel Dumfries.

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The 22-year-old was named in Denmark’s starting eleven for their World Cup Group D opener against Tunisia and was brought off in the 65th minute of the stalemate.  He found himself benched in yesterday’s 2-1 defeat against France and did not get the opportunity to take to the field.

Tottenham are said to have sent a scout to Qatar to watch Skov Olsen among other targets and their interest in him is said to be ‘already concrete’.

He was part of the Brugge side which won the Belgian title last season, having only joined the club last January from Serie A outfit Bologna and penned a contract until the summer of 2026.

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Tottenham are likely to be watching a number of targets during the tournament in Qatar and will certainly be looking to bring in a player to help compliment Dejan Kulusevski, given the lack of attacking impetus down the right while the Swede was nursing his hamstring injury.

Brugge are likely to want a considerable amount more than the £6.4m they paid to sign him, especially to try to persuade them to sell halfway through the season, especially considering they are still in the Champions League where they will face Benfica in the last 16 of the competition.

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The print edition of O Jogo (14/09/22) reported earlier this month that representatives from Spurs were spotted attending Porto’s Champions League clash with Club Brugge at the Estadio do Dragao.

Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet (23/09/22 as relayed by Sport Witness) suggested last week that Tottenham’s scouts were there to run the rule over Brugge star Olsen, who has made quite an impact since his switch from Bologna to Belgium in January.

The versatile 22-year-old was also quoted as saying in the report that he dreams of a move to the Premier League.

Olsen certainly did not harm his blossoming reputation in Denmark’s 2-0 win over the reigning world champions on Sunday, with the wide-man netting the Danes’ second goal.

Tipsbladet have now spoken in glowing terms about the winger’s display and confirmed that Spurs are taking a ‘close look’ at the player.

The publication wrote about Olsen: “The national team’s best left foot belongs to Andreas Skov Olsen. His scoring to make it 2-0 is proof of that. From standing, he flattens it into the box, and proves to us all why Tottenham have had a scout to take a closer look at him. 

“Was involved in several offensive actions that came close to throwing away several goals. Tottenham have reportedly already taken a closer look at him, and he himself dreams of the Premier League, so it’s easy to understand if the big English clubs are drooling over Andreas Skov Olsen.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Olsen’s reputation is growing rapidly, owing to his recent displays for both club and country. The 22-year-old looks like he could explode in the World Cup in November, which would bring him to the attention of all the big hitters and potentially double his market value.

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The print edition of O Jogo (14/09/22 – via Sport Witness) reported earlier this month that representatives from Spurs were spotted attending Porto’s Champions Lague clash with Brugge at the Estadio do Dragao.

The Belgian side emerged 4-0 winners in that game, with Olsen finding the back of the net but the Portuguese publication did not reveal which player the North London club were watching.

Danish outlet Ekstra Bladet (23/09/22 as relayed by Sport Witness) have now suggested that the scouts from Spurs and the other Premier League clubs were there to run the rule over Olsen.

The versatile 22-year-old, who can operate in either flank or as a right wing-back, has impressed since his switch to Belgium from Bologna in January.

The Denmark international has now spoken about the rumoured interest from Tottenham and other English clubs.

He is quoted as saying in the Ekstra Bladet report: “I am incredibly happy to be at Club Brugge. It has given me back my joy, and that is precisely what is crucial for a footballer. 

“Brugge also know very well that I will not be with them forever. The Premier League is the biggest league in the world. And yes, it is a dream to play in that league at some point in the future.”

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The fact that Andreas Skov Olsen was at Bologna for two and a half years, means that Paratici and Conte will be well aware of the 22-year-old’s attributes. In addition, the Dane has impressed at wing-back over the last 12 months. So, there might be truth to reports of Tottenham watching the Brugge star closely.

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Olsen was in outstanding form last season, having found the back of the net 19 times in the league for Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland while scoring 23 goals in all competitions.

Serie A side Bologna have confirmed that they have completed a deal to sign the 19-year-old.

The young Dane was into final year of his deal with Nordsjælland, who were faced with the choice of selling him this summer or risk losing him for free in a year’s time.

Olsen had also been linked to a move to domestic rivals FC Copenhagen, but has instead decided to make the switch to Italy (The Mirror).

Tottenham are instead being linked with higher profile targets with Giovano Lo Celso (The Sun) and Paulo Dybala (The Times) who are likely to be able to make more of an impact than what Olsen would be capable of, given the fact he is unproven in a ‘big’ league.

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The 19-year-old netted 19 goals in 29 appearances in the Danish Superliga (according to TransferMarket.com), a stunning tally for someone who isn’t an out and out striker.

The tricky left-footer, who prefers playing wide on the right-hand side, has been linked with a whole host of clubs including Tottenham (The Mirror).

However, reports in the Italian press are claiming that the youngster is now on his way to Bologna. Local newspaper Il Resto del Carlino insist that Bologna beat competition from Tottenham for the teenager’s signature.

Il Resto del Carlino suggest that Olsen “didn’t give in” to the attraction of a move to Tottenham or Bayern Munich with the Dane was keen on playing regular first-team football and continuing his development.

Spurs Web Opinion

Given the world-class players we have in our squad, it is always likely that some younger players like Olsen will hesitate to come to the club due to fears over whether they would get sufficient opportunities. The same thing seems to have happened with Willian Saliba as well.

However, Pochettino has clearly shown that he is willing to trust younger players and that there is a path to the first team given the player has the right quality and attitude.

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The Mirror reported last month that Mauricio Pochettino’s side were monitoring the progress of the Danish Under-21 international after the 19-year-old had scored 26 goals in 44 appearances for FC Nordsjaelland in all competitions last season (transfermarkt).

The winger is said to been the subject of an approach from Bologna but has asked for a few days to get back to the Serie A side with a decison (Tuttomercatoweb).

His delay could potentially give other clubs the opportunity to try and intervene.

Skov Olsen is into the last year of his contract at Nordsjaelland, who must consider selling him for around £15million during the current window or risk him leaving on a free transfer this time next year.

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Whilst a move from the Danish SuperLiga to Italy would be a step up for the Danish Under-21 international, it would not be in the same bracket as joining a club such as Tottenham Hotspur.

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The 19-year-old shot to the limelight last season scoring 26 goals in 44 games for Danish side Nordsjaelland.

The Sun reported last month that Tottenham were leading the race for the teenager, who has been dubbed the ‘next Eriksen’ in his home country.

The Dane only has twelve months to run on his contract at Nordsjaelland who face the predicament of selling him for around £15million this summer or risk him walking away for free at the end of next season (Daily Mirror).

However, Carsten Jensen, Director of Football at the club has poured cold water on Tottenham’s hopes of landing the youngster by suggesting that 20 different clubs have made approaches for Olsen’s signature.

Speaking to TV3 Sport on Friday Jensen said, “Right now, 20 clubs have approached us seriously.”

Spurs Web Opinion

While it looked like Spurs could secure Olsen on a bargain, it looks like the asking price will likely increase on the back of so much interest in the player. However, it is also possible that Nordsjaelland are merely trying to increase his value by making exaggerated claims.

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The 19-year-old scored a whopping 19 goals in 21 games for the Danish club last season, and is said to have earned a host of European admirers. The winger has just 12-months left on his current contract.

Olsen is apparently worth around £15m this summer, with Spurs still yet to make a signing in the past year and a half.

Check out some of his best goals and skills below:

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The Daily Mirror report that the 19-year-old is firmly on Mauricio Pochettino’s radar after scoring 19 league goals and 23 in all competitions during the season just gone.

He only has twelve months to run on his contract at Nordsjælland who face the predicament of selling him for around £15million this summer or risk him walking away for free at the end of next season.

The Dane impressed earlier this week when he found the back of the net in his country’s Under-21 defeat to Austria.

Only Robert Skov of FC Copenhagen, who has also been linked with a move to Spurs scored more goals in the Danish top flight last season after finding the back of the net with 32 attempts (Estadio Deportivo).

Skov Olsen becomes the third winger to be rumoured to be in Spurs’ radar following in the footsteps of Robert Skov and Leeds United’s Jack Clarke (Evening Standard).

Based on the below footage, he certainly looks like he has raw ability.

Andreas Skov Olsen added his 19th goal of the season by doing this.
He's 19 years old.pic.twitter.com/3ELR7Q7Ku7

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