Exclusive: Tottenham work on late defender signing
Tottenham are prioritising a late-window deal for a centre-back, sources have told Football Insider.
Spurs have turned attention to outgoings after spending big on Dominic Solanke and Archie Gray but are still planning signings before Friday’s (30 August) transfer deadline.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (26 August) that Tottenham are also lining up a move for a new central midfielder the window slams shut.
Ange Postecoglou and his transfer team have also identified centre-back as a key position where more depth is required in the 2024-25 campaign.
Joe Rodon and Eric Dier have departed permanently, while Ashley Phillips has secured another Championship loan with Stoke City.
Tottenham plot late-window move for more centre-back cover
Spurs currently have Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin as their first-team centre-back options.
Ben Davies can also play in the heart of the defence but is nothing more than an emergency backup for Postecoglou in the final year of his contract.
Tottenham have raised transfer funds through the sale of players like Oliver Skipp, Emerson Royal and Rodon.
The Lilywhites need depth ahead of their return to continental football in the Europa League next month.
Postecoglou’s side have started the new season with four points from a possible six after beating Everton 4-0 on Saturday (24 August).
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