Transfer market expert Graeme Bailey has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are one of several clubs who have made contact over a move for an England international after his club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Free transfers always tend to be hotly contested, particularly if we are talking about a player who is proven at the highest level.
That appears to be the case with Kyle Walker-Peters, who looks set to leave Southampton when his deal runs out next month.
Some sources over recent weeks have installed Tottenham as the favourites to re-sign Walker-Peters, who swapped the North London club for the South Coast back in 2020.
Tottenham make their move in Kyle Walker-Peters transfer race
Last week, it emerged that Leeds United, West Ham and Fulham were ready to challenge Tottenham for Walker-Peters, with the update suggesting that the Cottagers are trying to leapfrog their rivals to the front of the queue.
Journalist Graeme Bailey has now confirmed that the 28-year-old has not yet made a final decision on his future, revealing that a number of sides, including Spurs, have indeed spoken to the right-back.
When asked about Leeds’ chance of landing the former Spurs man, Bailey told Leeds United News: “I’m told no decision just yet. Leeds have had contact, but as we know they’re one of many clubs to be in touch with him. West Ham, Spurs, Everton… there’s loads.
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“And some foreign clubs are lurking too. Can Leeds get him? Of course. But from what I can make out it’s going to be tough.”
Do Spurs need Walker-Peters in their squad?
Ange Postecoglou has three excellent full-backs at his disposal in the form of Pedro Porro, Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie, while Archie Gray has also shown that he can fill in at right-back.
However, there have been suggestions that Tottenham could cash in on Porro for the right fee this summer, which could be the reason the Lilywhites are in the market for a right-back.