Tottenham Hotspur have received a major boost as their 25-year-old defensive target Victor Nelsson is all set to part ways with Galatasaray.
According to a report by Aksam, Victor Nelsson is no longer a part of Galatasaray’s plans moving forward, as a result, they are ready to offload him. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keen on having him in their ranks and they could acquire his services in the winter.
Nelsson came through the ranks at Nordsjaelland before joining FC Copenhagen in the summer of 2019. After two impressive seasons, Turkish giants Galatasaray managed to acquire his services. Since joining them back in 2021, he has featured in a total of 93 games and has even contributed towards three goals.
He might not have lit up the world but the 25-year-old has surely done his bit since making the move to Turkey. In the ongoing season, the Danish international has already featured in 13 matches and he has been on the pitch for over 900 minutes.
While Nelsson has been an integral part of their first team, things have changed of late. He has featured in their last three outings in the league and the Champions League. According to the report, the 25-year-old is no longer on terms with the club’s technical team. His relationship with the club has completely broken down and he is no longer on good terms with them.
The Danish international has just under three years left on his deal at the Turkish club but they are ready to part ways with him in the winter. Nelsson’s current market value is €19 million and Galatasaray are ready to part ways with him for a fee of €15-20 million.
Tottenham are one of the clubs interested in the 25-year-old and they could surely benefit from the situation. Spurs have been doing wonders in the ongoing season. Ange Postecoglou has transformed them into a winning team and they are currently at the top of the Premier League.
Their success has a lot to do with their rock-solid defence at the heart of which Cristian Romero pairs up with summer signing Micky van de Ven. While the duo have been doing a great job, the Australian manager wants to add another centre-back as he is looking for depth.
Spurs have been interested in Nelsson for a while now and could be a great signing for the club. He will be a bargain acquisition and the 25-year-old will surely give Postecoglou the much-needed depth in the heart of the defence.
Meanwhile, Arsenal need to add more to their defensive unit as well. Nelsson’s arrival would allow the Gunners to rotate key players like William Saliba and keep them fresh for the big games.
