Kyle Walker-Peters could be the answer to a problem Tottenham are facing next season.
Tottenham currently have just one club-trained player in their ranks: goalkeeper Brandon Austin.
UEFA rules state that clubs competing in the Champions League must have at least four ‘club-trained’ players within their 25-man squad. A club-trained player is someone who spent at least three full seasons at said club between the ages of 15 and 21.
Therefore, with Tottenham needing players to fill this quota, a move for Walker-Peters has been mooted.
Tottenham more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Dennis Cirkin
In addition to Walker-Peters, The Northern Echo reports that (22 June), Tottenham are keen to negotiate the re-signing of Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland.
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The 23-year-old is another player who would count as club-trained, having come through the academy at Tottenham. However, it is believed that Cirkin will remain with Sunderland this summer.
Meanwhile, it has been suggested that Spurs could offer Walker-Peters a two-year deal after his contract with Southampton expired, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the 28-year-old will be prioritised over Cirkin.
“I think we’re far more likely to sign Walker-Peters than Cirkin,” Wenham said.
“He’s 28 now, he’s that little but more experienced, a previous England international, and he was even the best man at Dominic Solanke’s wedding recently, just by chance.
“I’d say that deal is far more likely. However, I think Tottenham might wait until later in the window to explore that deal and see how their other recruitment goes first. Whether or not Walker-Peters is still available then, we will have to wait and see.”
Tottenham need to recruit more senior players
There has been excellent movement by Spurs for young players in the market so far. However, the North London club will need to make some senior signings if they want to compete next season.
Frank will need a mixture of youth and experience if he wants Tottenham to be competitive next season, and signing Walker-Peters would satisfy the latter.