ESPN, amongst many, are suggesting that Tottenham are shaping up to secure an exciting defensive reinforcement in Pierre Kalulu.
Tottenham Hotspur are heavily linked with him, but they’re not alone. Recent reports from Italian sources like Calciomercato (widely covered in English media) indicate that Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham are all monitoring the player. Interest stems from his strong performances in Italy, where he’s been a regular starter (28 appearances this season, all starts, with 1 goal and 4 assists).
Tottenham’s interest makes sense given their defensive needs and desire for versatile, high-quality options to build a trophy-contending squad. Kalulu has been praised as a “true leader” in some reports, which could appeal to Spurs.
International profile:
Kalulu made his debut on June 5, 2026, against Spain in the Nations League semi-final at MHP Arena in Stuttgart. He even started that match on his 25th birthday — a memorable milestone.
As of mid-January 2026, his senior caps stand at a small number (debut plus any subsequent appearances haven’t been heavily detailed yet, but he’s not yet a regular starter due to France’s stacked defence with stars like Saliba, Konaté, Upamecano, and others).
However, scouts from the France team have been closely monitoring him recently, with reports (including from Nicolo Schira) suggesting Didier Deschamps rates him highly and views him as a contender for the 2026 World Cup squad if he maintains his consistency at Juventus, where he’s been a near-ever-present in the backline.
It’s a classic case of a young talent knocking on the door: not a guaranteed starter yet, but his versatility, ball-playing ability, and current club form make him a strong option for depth, especially at right-back or in a back three. With the World Cup on the horizon, expect more call-ups if injuries hit or if he keeps shining.
Bottom line: It’s genuine interest from Spurs (and competition from United/Villa), but don’t expect a done deal anytime soon. Juventus are digging in, and this feels like a summer story at best. If anything changes in the next few days of the window, it’ll be big news
Additionally, the chaos currently surrounding THFC doesn’t provide great optics for anyone…