Tottenham are ready to invest significantly in a new defender ahead of the January window, with particular emphasis placed on a centre-back.
According to Football Insider, Tottenham will prioritise a new centre-back ahead of the January window. Ange Postecoglou wants to reinforce a problematic area in the winter market. There are problems with central defence, with injuries and the loss of certain individuals regularly costing the team precious points.
Tottenham were expected to bring in a new centre-back in the summer but remained focused on other areas of their squad. Ange Postecoglou reportedly had funds to spend on a new defender but decided to wait and keep faith in his existing stars.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are the starting centre-backs under Postecoglu, while Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies add to the depth options. The Dutchman’s recent injury has cost them in the league, as their most recent loss to Ipswich Town showcased the deficiencies at the back.
Tottenham will prioritise a new centre-back ahead of the January window as the club continues to evaluate a few key options. There are reports of interest in Jonathan Tah, although the German international would have a host of clubs chasing his signature when he becomes available.
There are some links to Ousmane Diomande, and he, too, will have many big choices, although, for his career, an immediate move to Tottenham might make sense. Similarly, there are those stories linking to Yann Bisseck, as Inter Milan will not sell him unless there’s a mammoth offer on the table.
Tottenham to prioritise a centre-back
Amid all those links mentioned above, Tottenham are clearly looking to invest significantly in a new centre-back, as the report states they have the funds to do so. The January market is usually very challenging to sign top stars, as availability is much more of a problem than money.
Tottenham are not convinced about whether to use Dragusin or Davies, while Van de Ven continues to miss games with periodic injuries. The Dutchman is always a regular when fit, which adds to the problem ahead of January, as not many top defenders would want to come to a place where they are guaranteed to be a second choice.
