Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel has said he would ‘love to play for Spurs’ despite joining AC Milan in the January transfer window on a six month contract. The veteran midfielder terminated his contract at Bayern Munich ending his four and half year spell at the German champions. Despite having talks with Spurs in January nothing materialised, but van Bommel said he wouldn’t rule out a move in the summer. Would signing van Bommel for next season be a worthy signing for Tottenham Hotspur?
It could be a signing that is too little too late with the fact that van Bommel turns 34 in April and although he would provide valuable experience, he may not have the fitness for the Premier League. However, the same was said of Patrick Vieira upon his return to England with Manchester City, but he’s looked competent when keeping up with the play. Perhaps the signing of van Bommel at Spurs would’ve been done had the player been eligible for the Champions League this season?
The positives for Tottenham to signing the player would be the experience he will provide in the centre of midfield. If the north London club are going to continue their progress and qualify for the Champions League for a consecutive season then they will need to have players with van Bommel’s experience. A prime example would be the signing of William Gallas who’s been solid at the back for Spurs since joining last August.
Van Bommel could be persuaded by fellow Dutchman Rafael van der Vaart into joining Tottenham in the summer, but would the White Hart Lane faithful want a player like van Bommel at the club? Personally I believe it is too little, too late – a player of his quality several years ago would be a significant signing for Spurs and their ambitions. However, he would provide valuable experience in the squad despite his age and the likes of Tom Huddlestone and Sandro would learn from him.
