Tottenham Hotspur have targeted Edmond Tapsoba, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Micky van de Ven as targets after deciding to bring a ‘top-class central defender’ to Hotspur Way, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
Spurs are on the approach of signing Manor Solomon, who has agreed to terms with the club after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk as a free agent, but head coach Ange Postecoglou is looking for more reinforcements.
Tottenham are closing in on Tapsoba after testing Bayer Leverkusen’s commitment with a £25 million proposal, according to the Daily Star.
According to the source, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been keen to back Postecoglou in the transfer market since his appointment last month, and the addition of the central defender would bring an end to a long-running hunt for a new alternative in the backline.
Tottenham are ‘one step away’ from acquiring Tapsoba, according to respected journalist Rudy Galetti, and the north Londoners will continue to strive for a deal with Leverkusen.
Fulham’s Adarabioyo is said to be a top target for Tottenham, while Wolfsburg’s van de Ven is also on Postecoglou’s radar.
Although Tottenham are not competing with Arsenal for van de Ven’s signature, Liverpool are attempting to reach an arrangement with Wolfsburg.
Bridge understands that Tottenham are interested in Tapsoba, while Adarabioyo and van de Ven have also made an impression on Postecoglou.
The Sky Sports reporter is aware that Tottenham are looking for a left-sided central defender to partner Cristian Romero in the forthcoming season.
“Tapsoba is someone they have looked at,” Bridge told GIVEMESPORT. Tosin Adarabioyo is also on their radar, and they like Micky van de Ven, but they are aware that they are just one of several clubs.
“They’re looking for a top-tier central defender to play on the left side of the two and will partner Cristian Romero next season.”
Tapsoba may be the more reliable option, since he averaged more tackles and interceptions, as well as fewer errors, per 90 minutes last season than Adarabioyo and van de Ven.
However, the 24-year-old is likely to seek the most lucrative contract, as his current agreement with Leverkusen pays £52,000 per week.
Adarabioyo earns £37,000 per week at Fulham, while van de Ven earns £20,000 per week at Wolfsburg.
While Tapsoba and van de Ven have no Premier League experience, Adarabioyo has 58 Premier League matches courtesy to his tenure at Craven Cottage.
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