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Fri 14 November 2025 7:10, UK <\/p>\n
Thomas Frank might have his answer for Tottenham\u2019s striker issues in Mason Melia.<\/p>\n
Tottenham are struggling in the striker department at the moment, given that Randal Kolo Muani is taking his time to settle in<\/a>.<\/p>\n Richarlison has received criticism this season, as on top of that, Dominic Solanke is still out injured<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Tottenham<\/a> are awaiting the permanent arrival of Melia<\/a>, with the youngster set to walk into Hotspur Way on red-hot form.<\/p>\n Harry Kane is favoured to return to Tottenham<\/a> over any other clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester United.<\/p>\n But 18-year-old Melia is continuing to show that Tottenham don\u2019t need to spend any more money on strikers.<\/p>\n Tottenham signed Melia for \u00a32m<\/a> earlier this year, as the Irishman will officially become a Lilywhite in January 2026.<\/p>\n Games (starts)GoalsAssistsBig chances missedScoring frequencySuccessful passes in own half per gameTOTWAverage rating35 (29)13316199 min1.957.03Mason Melia\u2019s stats in the Premier Division, according to Sofascore<\/p>\n Melia was 17 when Spurs reached an agreement with his current club, St. Patrick\u2019s Athletic, to sign him. <\/p>\n But due to FIFA rules, he cannot be registered as a Spurs player until early next year.<\/p>\n Melia has scored a goal in almost every other game and records a pass completion in his own half of 80 per cent.<\/p>\n Footage on X is now circulating that showcases his sheer qualities.<\/p>\n Melia\u2019s stats draw striking comparisons to what Kane<\/a> was like during his early days at N17.<\/p>\n Melia draws similarities to a young Kane <\/p>\n The stats suggest that Melia can come deep into his own half and get his team on the front foot, like Kane now does expertly.<\/p>\n However, this wasn\u2019t always the case for Kane. It took time for the striker to improve his link-up play, and Melia clearly needs to continue developing his tendency to drop deep.<\/p>\n The goals speak for themself, Melia is a deadly finisher, as the footage shows he can prove to be a clinical striker for Tottenham, just like Kane was.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Melia has interestingly missed more big chances than he\u2019s scored, but the exciting part is how he still has so much time to develop.<\/p>\n Kane always got in the right places and, over time, refined his finishing ability. Melia can do the same once he arrives in January; Frank<\/a> just needs to give him a chance.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article? Stay connected with all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013 @tottenhamnews247<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Tottenham](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/imago1068468100-1024x683.jpg\")
Credit: ImagoTottenham have the next Harry Kane in Mason Melia<\/p>\n