Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Thomas Kristensen as early as possible to solve their defensive crisis but faces competition.
According to Caught Offside, Tottenham Hotspur could push for the signing of Thomas Kristensen as early as possible to resolve their defensive issues. The Udinese defender is reportedly available for a fee of £16.5 million, which does make the Danish defender a financially affordable target. However, Spurs will face competition and a fight to convince the player to join them.
Tottenham Hotspur are in the middle of a tremendous defensive crisis as one after the other their defenders are entering the treatment room. Starting centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are out of the equation with mid-term injuries, while backup Ben Davies is also out for as long as the duo.
On Saturday, Radu Dragusin was taken off at halftime with an illness, which will come across as a positive news given Spurs cannot afford another defensive injury. To add to their woes, key left-back Destiny Udogie is also set to miss several weeks of action, as everything points towards Tottenham signing a new defender in this month’s window.
A central defender might be a priority, and there are links to several players. However, Spurs are already fearful of losing the race for Abdukodir Khusanov, as Manchester City appear like the favourites to sign him. There are links to Ben Godfrey, although there’s competition in place for the former Everton star.
There’s also bad news in the Illia Zabarnyi chase, as Bournemouth are set to play hardball in their efforts to keep the Ukranian. Tottenham are looking at many alternatives, including Udinese’s 22-year-old ace Thomas Kristensen. Spurs are keen on the Danish defender, with the centre-back available for a reported £16.5 million fee in this month’s window.
Tottenham face competition for Thomas Kristensen
Tottenham’s interest in Kristensen seems valid, although there are complications in any potential deal for the Udinese star. The 22-year-old ace will likely start games if he was to move immediately, although there are doubts cast about what happens when Spurs’ first-choice defenders return to fitness.
Hence, he might take a long hard look at the other options, with Leicester City keen on signing him. At the Foxes, he will certainly get far more game time than at Tottenham, but such a move also comes with a visible risk, as the Foxes are in the middle of a relegation battle. Hence, there are complications from all ends for Kristensen, although, from a future perspective, a move to Tottenham will suit all parties in the long term.
