Tottenham could sign Antonio Rudiger on two conditions amid ‘unbelievable’ verdict – pundit
Antonio Rudiger would only join Tottenham if they secured Champions League football and Antonio Conte’s services for next season.
That is the view of former White Hart Lane number one Paul Robinson, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the possibility of Spurs pulling off “an unbelievable signing.”
Rudiger‘s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the season and negotiations over a new deal have proved so far unfruitful.
Spurs have expressed an interest in stealing the centre-half from their rivals with Antonio Conte knowing him well from his days at Chelsea.
However, a Tottenham source told Football Insider on Monday (14 February), that Rudiger’s £300,000-a-week wage demands are too much for the club.
Robinson claimed Spurs would benefit greatly from Rudiger’s leadership skills.
“Rudiger would be an unbelievable signing for Spurs,” he told Football Insider.
“I would be surprised if they could persuade him to come. To persuade him they would need Conte to stay and to qualify for the Champions League. The draw of working with Conte can’t be underestimated.
“He’s exactly what Spurs need though, a leader. They are lacking leaders on the field and off it. Rudiger is vocal in his organisation and that puts demands on others.
“I don’t see that happening at Spurs. Eric Dier and Harry Winks are the only two who I saw with leadership qualities on the field the other day.”
In other news, a pundit has claimed Tottenham have the ‘next Jan Vertonghen’ in their ranks after ‘brilliant’ player news is confirmed.