Tottenham are set to sign Ashley Phillips after reaching an agreement worth £3 million with Blackburn Rovers for the 2005-born defender.
Tottenham are close to acquiring one of the most promising defensive prodigies in English football, as Fabrizio Romano states a move for Ashley Phillips is close. Spurs have agreed on a £3 million fee with Blackburn Rovers for the 2005-born English defensive sensation, with medicals set to occur in 24 hours.
Tottenham are making some smart moves in this transfer window to bolster their first team. With all that is happening in the market, they are not losing sight of the future and are keen to strengthen their young core of footballers.
Ashley Phillips could become the latest addition to their impressive roster behind the senior first team. The Blackburn Rovers defender has been on Tottenham’s radar since last summer. The North Londoners are happy to have made inroads towards bringing the 2005-born star to the club.
Phillips will join Tottenham in a £3 million deal, with medicals set to occur in the next 24 hours. The signing is a major coup for Spurs, as many other top clubs chased the 2005-born English defensive sensation.
Talented centre-back Ashley Phillips will join Tottenham, agreement in place — it is a signing for the future, of course new CB will arrive this summer. 🚨⚪️ #THFC
Fee to Blackburn will be £3m — medical in 24h as @CDEccleshare reported. pic.twitter.com/SCIfq3lQhE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2023
He made 14 appearances in all competitions last season, with eight coming in the Championship. Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray had high praise for Phillips. He also highlighted the profile he brings to the table.
He said, “He’s 6ft 4in, he’s fast, mobile and can pass it really well. He can use both feet, he’s composed. Ash is just a phenomenal young boy. If you were to create a defender in the mold of how you would want one, this kid has got every attribute.”
The profile seems incredible, and Spurs must develop his talents further. Phillips is not pencilled in for the first team yet. Going by his stature, a chance does not seem too far away. Meanwhile, Tottenham will not cease pursuit of their top defensive targets. Reports emerged that Galatasaray had accepted a player plus cash bid for Victor Nelsson.
There are links to Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba, with Tottenham eager to land at least one Bundesliga pair. They could also conclude a deal with Barcelona for Clement Lenglet, with Spurs hoping to sign him on a cut-price deal.
