Southampton star Kyle Walker-Peters has the chance of coming back to Tottenham amid strong transfer links
One of the major reasons why Tottenham endured a disastrous domestic campaign was the lack of defensive depth at N17. The Lilywhites faced an injury crisis at the back and most of the first-choice defenders were forced to sit on the sidelines midway through the season. At one point, Ange Postecoglou was also forced to play inexperienced players at the back during crucial games in the Premier League.
The injury crisis at the back ultimately costed Big Ange his job at N17. This cannot continue at Hotspur Way next season as the club looks to kickstart a new era under Thomas Frank. The centre-back position is attracting all the attention in the media, but another important area to focus on is the full-back position.
The Lilywhites need to bring in a new full-back that could compete with Pedro Porro on the right. The Spaniard experienced a ‘stop-start’ campaign last season, and he also lost his place in the starting eleven midway through the campaign. But it is fair to say that the ex-Sporting star fought hard to force his way back into the mix and played a crucial part in helping the club win the Europa League.
Tottenham looking to re-sign Southampton star Kyle Walker-Peters
Tottenham are looking to bring in a versatile defender that could play as a make-shift right-back or left-back under Thomas Frank. It was reported earlier that Spurs have identified Southampton star Kyle Walker-Peters for that role and are keen to sign the England international on a free transfer in the coming weeks.
Now, reliable journalist Alasdair Gold has also urged Spurs to sign Walker-Peters in the summer. Speaking on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham podcast, Gold said,
“The one I do believe they have considered for this summer is Kyle Walker-Peters. He’s had a terrific career, over 200 appearances for Southampton, a Premier League regular for a lot of that. I think he has a couple of England caps as well.”
The journalist added,
“On one side, the full-back spots are pretty busy right now, there are a lot of full-backs there, but as the window goes on, if he’s not been snapped up yet, I can see it as a clever solution, he’s club-trained, he can play on both sides, and from my understanding I think he would love to come back to Spurs as well, they’re his boyhood club.”
Alasdair Gold reveals that Tottenham are looking to sign Kyle Walker-Peters in the summer. The journalist adds that the England international has enjoyed a stellar career with the Saints and has become a regular first-team player for the South Coast club. And Gold has urged Spurs to sign the 28-year-old due to his versatility to play on both sides, as well as, his love for the Lilywhites. He will also be available on a free transfer and wage demands will not be an issue for the North London club.
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It is fair to say that signing Kyle Walker-Peters will be a clever move by Daniel Levy. The England international has Premier League experience, and he can comfortably provide cover for Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie. He also thrives as a wing-back and can play in a ‘back five’ system.