Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Genoa defender Koni De Winter during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from iNews, Tottenham have made contact with the Italian club regarding a summer move.
The 23-year-old Belgian has done quite well in Italy, and he’s on the radar of Inter Milan as well. The player has been outstanding for Genoa, and he has physical and technical attributes to do well in the Premier League as well.
Koni De Winter has been outstanding
The defender is averaging 4.97 clearances, 3.1 aerial duels and 1.4 tackles per 90 minutes over the last 12 months.
He has even outperformed Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in some of the metrics. De Winter has had better availability compared to the two Tottenham players as well. The player is highly rated across Europe, and he has been likened to Vincent Kompany in the past. He has the attributes to develop into a top-class player, and Tottenham would do well to secure his signature.
Can Tottenham convince the player to join?
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince the defender to join them. He is reportedly open to staying in Italy with Inter Milan. Tottenham tried to sign him in January as well.
Tottenham need to tighten up at the back if they want to fight for major trophies. Signing the 23-year-old would be a solid long-term investment for them.
They will be able to offer him Champions League football and ample first-team opportunities. The opportunity to move to England can be quite exciting for most players, and it remains to be seen what the Belgian decides.
Regular football in England could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential. He would get to test himself against world-class attackers in the Premier League as well. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can convince the player of their ambitions.