Tottenham Hotspur They are chasing the 'best defender' in the January transfer window, and his price is now expected to fall, as is Angie PostecoglouThe left side is looking to bring in a good left-sided replacement for the star man Mickey van de Ven.
Postecoglou shares update on Van de Ven and Romero out for Tottenham
Tottenham take on Manchester United in a very important Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening, with Postecoglou looking to fulfill his promise and secure the Lilywhites' first title since 2008.
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Ruben Amorim's side head into the competition in better form, having just won the Manchester derby with a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City, but Tottenham's tails will also be up after thrashing Southampton 5-0 at St Louis. Marie Stadium on Sunday.
Postecoglou has had a tough ride in terms of injuries and suspensions recently, with Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Wilson Odubert, Destiny Udoji, Cristian Romero and Van de Ven all out, while Rodrigo Bentancur continues to serve his domestic ban.Premier League injuries).
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Nottingham Forest (away) |
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Newcastle United (Home Page) |
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Arsenal (out) |
Fortunately for Spurs, despite their mixed form, having Yves Bissouma back in contention for United tonight will be a huge boost. The Malian international has served his ban for picking up five yellow cards, and is now available for selection.
Tottenham will be desperate to get back star defensive duo Van de Ven and Romero at the earliest opportunity, after both players suffered fresh injury setbacks in their 4-3 home defeat to Chelsea, but Postecoglou says they will not return until 2025.
“(Micky) van de Ven and (Cristian) Romero are still competing together.” He said Postecoglou on Van de Ven and Romero.
“I think they'll both be in the New Year. It's not as big an injury as the last time with Mikey, but obviously after he's had a setback, the medical team will make sure he's right to go. So they'll both be in the New Year at some point.”
Postecoglou has been forced to make use of summer signing of teenager Archie Gray as a temporary centre-half, with Radu Dragusin being the only natural, suitable central defensive option at the moment.
This has prompted reports that Tottenham plans to sign a new centre-back in JanuaryThere were even suggestions that the Getafe defender Omar Alderete is in talks to join Tottenham Next month.
Tottenham want to sign Feyenoord defender David Hanko after prices fell
According to The Boot Room, the north Londoners are on the hunt for a new centre-back who can play as a back-up player for Van de Ven – leading to their serious interest in Feyenoord star David Hanko.
Tottenham are eyeing a January move for HankoHis £35m price tag is also expected to fall from the summer.
The 48-cap Slovakia international, who played against England in Euro 2024, has excelled under Liverpool manager Arne Slott at Feyenoord – completing more passes than any other player in the Eredivisie last season (The athlete).
He has been and continues to be an important part of the backbone of the team, constantly moving play from defense to attack, with Hanko registering more progressive passes from the back than any other Dutch star in the Premier League in 2023/2024 (The athlete).
“He's very stable and can basically do anything. I just think he's a great all-around defender.” said the former Feyenoord defender Tim de Clare To football news.
I think he can easily handle a club below the top six in Europe. Then I'm talking about a club like Atletico Madrid or Liverpool. He can definitely handle that.”