According Caught offside, Tottenham Hotspur preparing an offer for Udinese centre-back Thomas Kristensen during the winter transfer window.
The London heavyweights have had a bad first division campaign and languish in 12th place in the table after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle UnitedEdit.
Tottenham were without four centre-backs: Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin against the Magpies due to injuries.
Romero, Van de Ven and Dragusin could return in the coming weeks, but coach Ange Postecoglou may want another centre-back in the ranks during the current window.
Caught offside claim the injury crisis could prompt Spurs to pursue a deal for Udinese star Kristensen, who could be available for around £16.5m this winter.
Leicester City and Bayer Leverkusen are also interested in the talented centre-back, but Spurs could step up their pursuit due to their urgent need in the department.
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Postecoglou rushed Romero and Van de Ven back into action against Chelsea last month. The duo had a forgettable experience as they were substituted due to different injuries.
The Australian will have to handle the central pair more cautiously in the future. For that to happen, he needs another quality signing to provide defensive depth to the team.
Kristensen has attracted attention for its distribution and physical presence. He is strong in aerial duels and has won an impressive 74% of its aerial challenges. in Serie A this season.
The Dane has also impressed with his ability to clear lines and recover. At the price mentioned, he would represent a shrewd signing without breaking the bank.
Spurs need exactly that, considering Romero and Van de Ven are expected to be guaranteed starters at the heart of the defense in the Premier League once they are fully fit and firing.
Leicester shouldn't offer much competition to Tottenham, but Leverkusen could be a real challenge to land Kristensen. The Spurs must be proactive to win the race for his services.
