Tottenham supporters could be set for a very exciting end to the transfer window after the latest news regarding Piero Hincapie.
As usual, supporters aren’t completely satisfied with Daniel Levy’s business this summer.
While the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham excited fans, and Joao Palhinha seems a shrewd signing, the failed pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White and the lack of overall investment has once again left fans underwhelmed.
However, it looks as though Tottenham could be set for a very exciting end to the transfer window. The Lilywhites are continuing to pursue deals for Savinho and Eberechi Eze.
And now they could be set to make a move for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Hincapie.
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Tottenham identify Hincapie as ‘ideal candidate’
According to reliable Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe, Spurs have identified Hincapie as their preferred signing at left centre-back.
O’Keefe wrote via X on Friday, 15 August, that there is an appreciation that any deal would be difficult and expensive.
However, Thomas Frank and Tottenham view the 23-year-old as an “ideal candidate”.
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Micky van de Ven and Hincapie could rotate at Tottenham
Spending big money on a left centre-back would seem unusual for Tottenham when they already have Micky van de Ven, who is arguably one of the best left-sided centre-backs in the Premier League.
However, the biggest clubs have strength in depth, and by signing Hincapie, Spurs would arguably have the most impressive options in that position in the entire Premier League, and perhaps the whole of Europe.
Spurs will play a lot of football this season with the UEFA Champions League on the agenda, and as Frank displayed by deploying a back-five in the Super Cup against PSG, the Dane will change his approach to matches depending on the opponent.
As a result, the Spurs boss will need a big squad, and having another top-class option at centre-back could prove important.
In addition, van de Ven’s injury record does not make for positive reading.
Therefore, if Spurs were to sign Hincapie to rotate with van de Ven, they could get the best out of both players, which would make Frank’s side one to watch next season.