Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 24-year-old Danish centre-back Thomas Kristensen from Serie A club Udinese in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Italian outlet Tutto Mercato Web, Thomas Kristensen might be set for an adventure in the Premier League going into the 2026/27 season. Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Udinese defender as they aim to reinforce their defensive units by signing a centre-back in the coming months.
However, the two Premier League clubs will face stiff competition from AC Milan, Bologna, Juventus, and Nottingham Forest for the Dane’s signature. Meanwhile, Udinese will aim to ward off the prospective suitors by handing Kristensen a bumper new contract in the coming weeks.
Who is Thomas Kristensen?
Thomas Kristensen has established himself as one of the most underrated defenders in Serie A since joining Udinese from Aarhus GF in September 2023. Born in Aarhus, the 24-year-old spent his formative years in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at Aarhus GF. However, the youngster has risen in prominence during his spell in Serie A.
Kristensen has made over 50 appearances for the Friuliani thus far while chipping in with three goals and one assist. Meanwhile, the Danish defender’s progress has stimulated the interest of several well-known clubs, with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature this year.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Thomas Kristensen has been on Aston Villa’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as the Villans are scouring the market for a centre-back due to Tyrone Mings’s advancing age. Additionally, recent reports have suggested that a summer departure may be on the cards for the veteran English defender. So, Kristensen is a viable target for Aston Villa.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the Lilywhites also hold a long-standing interest in Kristensen. They remain in the market for the 24-year-old Dane’s signature, as they are in a spot of bother over the long-term futures of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. So, Tottenham may dip into the market for a centre-back despite having a stacked central defensive unit.
Meanwhile, Kristensen’s current €400,000-a-week wages make him an appealing target for any club. However, with Udinese eager to tie him to a new contract, Aston Villa and Tottenham must move quickly to not just beat other prospective suitors but also turn the Danish defender’s head for a summer move.