Tottenham seeks to sign a new central defender in January
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering signing a new centre-back in the upcoming January window, according to Soccer insider information.
Last season, the Lilywhites started the campaign brightly under Ange Postecoglou and collected 26 top-10 points. first division games. However, following the injury absence of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, Spurs lost their way and ultimately finished the campaign in fifth place, outside the champions league place.
Now, Tottenham have also shown flashes of their qualities at times this season, but following Van de Ven's injury absence, they have lost two games in a row in all competitions.
Radu Dragusin played in those matches to fill the Dutchman's void, but the Romanian was poor in both matches. Now, Soccer insider information claims Postecoglou is “desperate” to bring in a new centre-back and Spurs plan to fulfill the Australian manager's wish in January.
The report further claims that Tottenham have “huge” funds available to spend on signing a new defender in January. But the article does not mention any names of players they are interested in.
Tottenham want a new defender
Spurs currently sit in 10th place in the table with 16 points from 11 games in the Premier League, but the good news is that they are just three points behind third place. Chelsea.
Therefore, the Lilywhites can still turn their season around and achieve their main goal (which is probably qualifying for the Champions League by finishing in the top four) at the end of this season.
However, Spurs still have many games to play before January, so Postecoglou will have to rely on the options currently at his disposal. The north London club will therefore hope that Van de Ven can return to action as quickly as possible after the international break.
Tottenham will resume their Premier League campaign after the break when they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face the champions city of manchester.
After that, they will host AS Roma in the european league ahead of the London derby against a Fulham side in top form in the league. So, with a busy series of matches ahead, Postecoglou's team will be hoping to get back to their best as soon as possible.
