Tottenham Hotspur are chasing a “top defender” in the January transfer window and his price is now expected to drop as Anj Postkoglu’s side look to bring in a quality left-wing replacement to replace star player Mickey van de Veen.
Postkoglu shares Tottenham Hotspur update on Van de Veen and Romero
Tottenham face Manchester United in a crucial Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight, with Postkoglu hoping to deliver on his promise to play for the first time since 2008. The Lilywhites lifted the trophy.
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Ruben Amorim’s side go into the game in better shape having just won the Manchester derby with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester City, but Spurs are also on the tail end of St Louis’ 5-0 win over Southampton. Lift up. Marie Stadium on Sunday.
Postkoglu has endured a difficult time recently with injuries and suspensions, with Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Des Tiny Udoji, Cristian Romero and Van de Veen are all missing, while Rodrigo Bentancur continues to serve his domestic suspension.primary injury).
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Fortunately for Tottenham, the return of Yves Bissouma against Manchester United tonight will be a boost despite his spotty form. The Mali international was suspended for five yellow cards and is now available for selection.
Spurs are desperate to get star centre-backs Van de Veen and Sergio Romero back as soon as possible after suffering fresh injury setbacks in their 4-3 home defeat to Chelsea, but Postkoglu says they will Wait until the game is over to return. 2025.
“(Mickey) Vanderveen and (Christian) Romero are still moving on,” explain Postkoglu on Van de Veen and Romero.
“I think both will be available in the new year. Mitch’s injury isn’t as serious as last time but obviously there will be setbacks for the medical team to make sure it’s the right thing for him to leave. So both of them will be available in the new year. At some point in the year.”
Postkoglu has been forced to use summer signing teenager Archie Gray as a makeshift centre-back, with Radu Dragusin their only suitable, natural senior centre-back option at the moment.
This has prompted reports that Tottenham are planning to sign a new centre-back in January, with even suggestions that Getafe defender Omar Aldrete is in talks to join Spurs next month.
Tottenham looking to sign Feyenoord defender David Hanke after price drop
According to The Boot Room, the north Londoners are looking for a new defensive ace who can serve as Van de Veen’s backup, which has led to a strong interest in Feyenoord star David Hanko.
Tottenham Hotspur considering January move for Hankohis value of £35 million this summer is also expected to drop.
The 48-cap Slovakia international, who faced England at Euro 2024, has impressed under Liverpool boss Arne Slott at Feyenoord, completing more passes than Holland last season. A more than any other player (Competitor).
He was, and still is, an important part of the team’s backbone, consistently changing the game from defense to attack, with Hanko completing more attacks from the back than any other Dutch top-flight star in the 2023/2024 season. many(Competitor).
“He’s very consistent and can basically do everything. I just think he’s an all-around top-notch defender.” Former Feyenoord defender says Tim Decker to football news.
“I think he can handle clubs below the top six in Europe with ease. Then I talk about clubs like Atletico Madrid or Liverpool. He can certainly handle that.”
