Fabrizio Romano claims that Manchester United could consider Edmond Tapsoba in the summer while stating Tottenham’s interest.
According to Fabrizio Romano on Caught Offside, Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in Edmond Tapsoba, but it remains to be seen whether a move will materialise. The journalist also said there needs to be more clarity on what price Bayer Leverkusen might demand for their key defender.
Are Manchester United and Tottenham in Edmond Tapsoba’s race?
Edmond Tapsoba has been sensational for Bayer Leverkusen this season and played an essential role in the club clinching the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history. The defender’s ability on the ball and his physicality are considered big weapons by Premier League sides, who are keeping close watch on the 25-year-old Bundesliga winner.
Tapsoba could be set for a pivotal summer and leave Leverkusen should a big club make their move for the 25-year-old Bundesliga winner. Manchester United are one of the clubs keen, as INEOS are making big plans to overhaul the backline with many departures planned.
Tottenham are also in the race, as they have been part of the many clubs that have watched the defender in action on multiple occasions. Spurs are planning on adding a key defender as they prepare for life back in Europe, either in the Champions League or Europa League, as they will need a top-draw centre-back in their ranks.
Fabrizio Romano claimed these two clubs were interested but had mixed messages about a possible pursuit. For Manchester United, he said they are looking at Tapsoba as part of a long list of other fellow central defenders. He suggested Tottenham might enter the race for the 25-year-old Bundesliga winner.
Romano said, “As I previously reported, Manchester United want a centre-back this summer, and they’re one of the clubs who’ve previously looked at Tapsoba. They’ve been scouting Tapsoba for a long time. Still, they also have a long list of names, such as Jean-Clair Todibo, Antonio Silva, Gleison Bremer and Jarrad Branthwaite, as previously mentioned.
“Tottenham also showed an interest in Tapsoba in the past, but let’s see if they enter the running again. Bayer Leverkusen have not decided a specific price yet.”
Bayer Leverkusen to sell Tapsoba?
Bayer Leverkusen might have won the Bundesliga, but many players might take the opportunity to jump ships to a bigger club. That might be the case with Tapsoba, who has been on the radars of some top clubs over the years, and this summer, he might get that big move.
As Romano said, Leverkusen’s asking price remains unclear, as the German champions will undoubtedly look to cash in significantly on their defender and will not accept a lower bid no matter which club comes into the equation.
