Frank already has his own Saka in the ‘massive’ Tottenham star.

Tottenham Hotspur They have been fortunate enough to have several high-level offensive talents on their hands over the past couple of years – often giving fans moments to cherish forever.

Heung-Min Son is just one player who falls into this category, as the South Korean striker has the talent to often produce the goods in the final third.

The winger has scored a total of 173 goals for the Lilywhites, a tally that places him fourth in the club’s record books, with an impressive goal coming against local rivals, Arsenal.

He has scored nine goals in 22 appearances against Arsenal, the third most he has faced in his career – further highlighting his impact in the north London derby.

However, despite his influence at Tottenham, he has not been able to outshine one player who has often proven to be a thorn in the club’s side in encounters against them.

Bukayo Saka’s performance against Tottenham

After his debut in 2020, the Arsenal star Bukayo from He featured against Tottenham on ten separate occasions, thus being part of the winning team in 60% of the matches.

The Englishman scored five goals against the Lilywhites, averaging one every other game, and often appeared and scored in key moments in derby encounters.

He may not have scored in any of the clashes last season, but he did register the assist for Gabriel’s second-half goal, with Mikel Arteta’s side once again claiming bragging rights.

Saka has now scored 25 or more goals and assists in each of his last three seasons, further highlighting the high-level talent he possesses, all despite being just 24 years old.

Given the form he has shown, there’s no denying that Lilywhites fans wish they had a player of his calibre, but it’s safe to say that stars like the winger would now cost a pretty penny.

However, the boss Thomas Frank You shouldn’t worry, as the Dane already has his own version of the Englishman within his ranks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham star is Frank’s Saka

To say the least, Tottenham’s 2024/25 season has been a roller-coaster, with highs achieved while failing to produce results in other competitions under Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian ended his 17-year wait for the trophy by winning the Europa League, but in the end, he managed to overcome the cracks that had appeared in Premier League.

He could only manage a 17th-place finish in the Premier League, and then suffered 22 defeats in the process – something that would cost him his job in north London.

Frank was appointed as manager to pick up the pieces, a task which was carried out with ease immediately, as evidenced by his tally of just one loss in his first nine competitive matches.

While he added proverbs Muhammad Quddus With Xavi Simons joining his ranks this summer, he already had a response to Saka within his ranks in north London.

Deja Kulusevsky He is a player who has not yet participated under the Dane due to injury, but it cannot be denied that the striker will have a big role to play upon his return in the coming months.

The Swede who called him “enormous” by a creator He is currently sidelined with a knee injury, but managed to make a consistent appearance in 2024/25 before undergoing surgery to repair the recurring problem.

He scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions last season, and finished the year as one of the Lilywhites’ most creative outlets in attacking areas.

Such is the level of his performance last year, that he was dubbed “ Similar player to Saka By FBref, further highlighting how impressive he has been under Postecoglou.

When comparing their respective numbers, Kulusevski was able to outperform the Arsenal star in various key areas, showing the sheer amount of quality he possesses.

The table highlights the depth in areas where he can outperform Saka, with his return to fitness no doubt a huge boost for Frank and Tottenham’s fan base.

It is not clear what level of fitness he will have after a long injury layoff, but when he fully kicks in, the Swede will add another dimension to the club’s strong front line.

If he can repeat or improve on his numbers from last year, there is no reason why the striker can’t help Frank make his first season in north London a memorable one.