Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a summer move for 24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba.
According to a report from the German publication BILD, Tottenham are ready to pay the big bucks for 24-year-old Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba as they look to shore up their defensive unit.
Tottenham have been quite vulnerable defensively, and they will need to improve in that department if they want to get back into the Champions League next season. Ange Postecoglou needs to bring in a quality defender to partner Cristian Romero at the heart of his defence. And Tapsoba has the potential to develop into a top-class player.
The 24-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga with his performances, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League as well. The report mentions that Tottenham could offer in excess of €50 million for the player, and Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted to sell the player.
The north London giants have been linked with Piero Hincapie in the past. It seems that they are keeping tabs on the Bayer Leverkusen defenders this summer. 2022/23 was disappointing season for Tottenham, and they missed out on top-four finish. They will be desperate to bounce back strongly and need to improve their squad in order for that to happen.
Signing talented young players like Tapsoba will certainly help them improve. In addition, a manager like Postecoglou could get the best out of the 24-year-old. The Australian did an impressive job at Celtic, helping them win back-to-back league titles. Meanwhile, his ability to get the most out of his squad attracted a lot of praise.
Tottenham have a talented squad at their disposal. But Antonio Conte was not able to get the best out of them. It remains to be seen whether the 57-year-old Australian manager can do a better job than his predecessor. A move to the Premier League would be an exciting step up in Tapsoba’s career, and the 24-year-old will be hoping to prove himself at the highest level.
Players like Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez were quite error-prone this past season. So Spurs must look to bring in an upgrade. Tapsoba would be a quality long-term investment for the North London club, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line in the coming weeks.
