Tottenham are keen on Hertha Berlin academy talent Boris Mamzuah Lum but faces competition from a host of other clubs.
Sport Bild points to the growing interest in Hertha Berlin’s talent, Boris Mamzuah Lum, in the coming period. The 16-year-old German midfielder, considered one of the best to come out of Hertha’s academy, has some top clubs chasing his signature and has a modest release clause in his contract.
Tottenham interested in Boris Mamzuah Lum
Hertha Berlin harbours hope of keeping hold of their top academy talent, Boris Mamzuah Lum, who has already started attracting the attention of top clubs. The defensive midfielder, who has not played a senior game for the club, has already been primed to make the big switch.
Boris Lum was seen practising with the senior squad recently, which shows the progress made by the 16-year-old German midfielder. He remains a highly-rated player within the ranks of the club, with Hertha manager Pal Dardhai describing the teenager as one of the best he has seen in a long time.
Dardai said, “I haven’t seen a central midfielder like that at Hertha for a long time. He is one of the greatest talents of recent years. It’s a pleasure to watch him play. He is a born footballer.”
Now, Tottenham have set their sights on the midfielder ahead of a potential move for him. Spurs are on the lookout for the best available talents, especially of the younger category, to shore up their youth ranks and develop them with a clear path into the first team.
For now, Spurs might stake a claim in the race for the midfielder, but there’s a long way to go before they can approach. Tottenham will also face massive competition from many other top clubs, as Boris Lum will have plenty of options on his hands.
Bayern Munich to rival Spurs for Boris Lum
Hertha had taken steps to secure the futures of their top talents coming from the academy after losing some previously for cheaper prices. The report cites an example of former player Noel Aseko Nkili, for whom Bayern paid a million and another in add-ons.
As for Boris Lum, he has a €5 million release clause, meaning it at least protects Hertha to get a modest fee in return for one of their best academy talents. Munich are again interested in the 16-year-old, but this time, they must pay what’s necessary rather than have brutal tactics to take another player on the cheap.
Hence, Bayern could pose a significant threat to Tottenham’s chances of landing Boris Lum. The player himself appears more likely to leave Hertha in the summer rather than now, as the release clause is expected to remain intact throughout that period, as Hertha has a development agreement lasting until 2026.
