Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs in the picture to sign Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba in the summer.
That’s at least what Africa Foot are reporting. Their title says Tottenham are ‘in a fight’ with Inter Milan and Atlético Madrid for the centre-back.
Last year, Sport Witness covered claims of Newcastle United wanting to sign him at the start of this season. This is again mentioned in the latest report.
Tottenham in mix for Edmond Tapsoba
Fast forward to February and a fresh report from Africa Foot now covers Tottenham, Inter Milan and Atlético interest.
These three clubs are in the Champions League, with Igor Tudor’s side already making it to the next round.
Both the Nerazzurri and Diego Simeone’s side have to overcome FK Bodø/Glimt and Club Brugge respectively in play-offs to qualify for last 16.
It’s claimed these three clubs are monitoring the Burkina Faso’s international situation closely.
Bayer Leverkusen set price for centre-back
The Italian club have been following the defender for more than two years but haven’t made progress so far because Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price has deterred them.
Africa Foot claim Los Rojiblancos, for their part, see the 27-year-old as ‘complete and decisive defender’.
Tapsoba has a contract until 2028 and could change clubs after this season. The report states Bayer Leverkusen need at least €40m to sanction his sale. This is an indication the German club would be in favour of his exit in the next window.
Inter Milan’s reluctant to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s high demand leaves Spurs to fight with Atlético for Tapsoba’s signature.
Tudor has Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Radu Drăgușin as centre-backs at his disposal. Ben Davies, who is contracted until June, can also operate in the heart of defence.
Both Romero and Drăgușin could leave Spurs after this season. Faced with this possibility, Tottenham may consider signing a new centre-back for next season.