Tottenham Hotspur are targeting plenty of young players this summer, and 19-year-old Desire Doue is one of them. Here’s everything we know about the French starlet.
There has been much talk about the positions Tottenham are looking to fill this summer, and despite the extension of Timo Werner‘s loan spell in London, another winger is thought to be on the list.
Spurs have been linked with Rennes winger, Desire Doue already, but may face competition from Chelsea (The Sun), as well as European giants, PSG and Bayern Munich (Abdellah Boulma).
If the Lilywhites are to sign the youngster, it’s important to know exactly what they’re getting. Let’s get to know Doue a little better.
Name: Desire Doue
Age: 19-years-old
Place of birth: Angers, France
Current club: Stade Rennais
Former club(s): N/A
International appearances: Two caps, two goals for France Under-23s (Transfermarkt)
Club appearances: 76 appearances, eight goals (Transfermarkt)
Desire Doue career stats
Desire Doue made his big breakthrough in the 2022/23 campaign, but it was last season that he really flourished and caught the eye of clubs outside of France.
In his first full season with Rennes, Doue made 34 appearances in all competitions and even played in the Europa League. He bagged four goals and one assist (Transfermarkt).
Last season was far more productive for the winger. Doue scored four goals and added six assists in 43 appearances, and had more involvement in the Europa League (Transfermarkt).
As per FBRef, Doue was in the top ten Ligue 1 players last season for passes into the penalty area (45), was ranked seventh for shot-creating actions per 90 minutes (4.87), and ranked fourth for goal-creating actions per 90 (0.66).
He also completed 64 successful take-ons throughout the season, putting him fifth in the league.
Doue was nominated for the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award last season.
Desire Doue strengths and weaknesses
If Spurs were to sign Desire Doue, they would be getting a winger who is naturally gifted when it comes to dribbling, and is particularly effective on the counter attack.
The young Frenchman has a great long-range shot in his locker, has skills and trickery that draw fouls quite often, and is also pretty hard-working when it comes to tracking back and doing defensive work.
He’s not the strongest player, though. He is often dispossessed a little too easily, and will also struggle in the air.
What have people said about Doue?
A report from Transfermarkt described Desire Doue as a “phenomenal talent” and is seen as the “latest star” on the conveyor belt of exciting youngsters coming through in France.
In an article from The Sun, it is said Spurs, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all looking at Doue, who is labelled a “wonderkid”, and is commended for how “versatile” he is.
On Twitter, Zach Lowy said Doue is “sensational to watch,” while Tom Maston described the 19-year-old as a “massive talent,” and Goncalo Dias claimed he is “one of the greatest French prospects” right now.
What do The Spurs Web think?
Desire Doue is a tricky little winger who definitely has the talent to be a success in the Premier League. Whether that is with Spurs, I’m not so sure.
His attacking returns aren’t exactly remarkable, and I just don’t know that he’s the best option we can get for that winger role.
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