On January 9th, 1908.nl reported Feyenoord’s keen interest in securing the services of Tottenham Hotspur’s Bryan Gil during the winter transfer window, indicating their readiness to make an offer for the winger.
Three days later, Soccernews expressed that the Spanish winger could be an “excellent” addition for the Dutch champions, with emphasis on how Arne Slot could harness the best of his abilities within their setup.
Feyenoord Pings conveyed that Eredivisie outfit is actively seeking a new winger in the ongoing month and has identified the Tottenham player as a prime target.
Aad de Mos, the former manager of Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, advised Feyenoord through Soccernews, as quoted by Feyenoord Pings, to refrain from pursuing the 22-year-old in January. De Mos expressed skepticism about Gil’s potential adaptation to Feyenoord’s style of play, casting doubt on whether he would be a suitable fit for the Dutch club.
Reflecting on the player’s background, having emerged through Sevilla’s academy and subsequently making a move to Tottenham in 2021, De Mos raised concerns about Gil’s inability to secure a prominent role at Spurs, manifesting in two loan stints at Valencia and his former club in Andalusia.
Furthermore, De Mos questioned whether a player who hasn’t been able to establish himself at the likes of Tottenham and Sevilla would be adequate for Feyenoord. Drawing parallels to other players, he highlighted past experiences with players like Henderson, Ocampos, and Suteal, pondering their compatibility with the style of football employed by Feyenoord and Ajax.
De Mos cautioned against undue emphasis on players based on their association with big clubs and advocated for a balanced assessment of their actual performance and suitability for the intended environment. He noted the tendency to overestimate players due to the prestigious clubs they were associated with, underscoring the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of their capabilities.
Despite his restricted game time at Tottenham this season, with only 217 minutes played across 10 appearances, Bryan Gil has also been linked with potential moves to Real Sociedad and Fiorentina in the ongoing transfer window.