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Serhou Guirassy opens door to Premier League move amid Tottenham Hotspur links

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 10 November 2023

Guirassy opens door to Premier League move amid Spurs links

Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy acknowledges that he 'cannot close the door' on a potential transfer to the Premier League in January.

Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy has said that he will 'not close any doors' on a potential transfer to the Premier League.

Before the start of 2023-24, Guirassy was viewed as a notable name on the continent through spells with Amiens, Rennes and Stuttgart, yet not to the extent where high-profile clubs were knocking at the door for his signature.

The Guinea international had never scored more than 11 league goals in a single season, yet that has already changed in the current campaign having made the permanent switch to Stuttgart.

Guirassy remarkably has 14 goals from just eight Bundesliga appearances during a period that included two hat-tricks and two doubles, while there have been five instances where he has at least two goal and assist contributions.

A hamstring injury has led to the 27-year-old not featuring since October 21, but his form during the early months of the season has led to widespread interest.

Serhou Guirassy in action for Stuttgart on October 9, 2022 © Reuters

A £17.5m release clause is said to become active in January, a figure that is naturally viewed as attractive by a wide array of Premier League clubs.

As it stands, Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham have each been credited with the strongest interest in the French-born forward ahead of the turn of the year.

With Stuttgart in the hunt for Champions League qualification, a mid-season transfer is not a foregone conclusion, yet Guirassy has admitted that it will be considered if an opportunity arises.

Speaking to The Guardian, Guirassy said: "I cannot hide these things – everyone knows the Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

VfB Stuttgart's Silas Katompa Mvumpa celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on October 21, 2023 © Reuters

"But at this time I don't close any doors. There are some very big teams in Europe and it's not focused only on the Premier League.

"At Stuttgart we have such a good team and everything is possible in football. If we can continue to be humble like we have been so far then we have a good chance."

With Spurs and Fulham having sold Harry Kane and Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer and not acquiring a direct replacement, they each have money to spend in January.

Although Spurs are well stocked for options in the final third and have scored 23 goals in 11 top-flight games, Fulham have netted just nine times, the joint-second-worst attacking return in the division.