The deal Spurs may strike for this highly rated behemoth could be a great coup.
According to rumours, Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sign the first authentic Ange Postecoglou signing this summer…
The Daily Star reports that Tottenham are on the verge of signing Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen.
Despite welcome Dujan Kulusevski on a permanent basis, this was a transaction that had been in the works for a year and a half, and was vitally constructed by Antonio Conte when the Swede was first loaned out.
Daniel Levy agree £25m as Postecoglou set to make his first masterclass signing this summer
The Australian appears to be still determining where his squad needs to be strengthened and who the best guys are to fill those positions.
They may quickly boost their back line with a low-cost raid for this gigantic central defender, for whom a £25m deal is reportedly on the table.
Given that the German club had requested a fee of roughly €70 million (£61 million) in 2021, this would be a fantastic transfer masterclass, as they are said to be’very near’ to completing the deal.
While the price alone would make this a fantastic trade, the player they would get is also probably the ideal man to easily slot into Postecoglou’s side.
His talent on the ball is arguably more important than his defensive qualities, and for a team that will attempt to dominate possession, a centre-back of his caliber will be essential.
After all, he ranks in the top 5% for progressive passes, the top 8% for progressive carries, and the top 6% for successful take-ons per 90 in Europe, according to FBref.
This portrays an image of a defender who is immensely secure with the ball at his feet while still has the physical skills to be a stout defender at 6 feet 4 inches. Back in 2020, journalist Antonio Mango attempted to outline this by labeling him a “monster.”
When compared to other Spurs players, he stands out as the shining example of what their Australian manager will be looking for.
Had he not been a part of last year’s debacle in north London, his 86% pass accuracy and 89% dribbling success rate in the Bundesliga would have rated him joint-third and first among Spurs’ center-backs.
He also added 1.5 tackles and three clearances per game, not to mention his overall strength.
Tapsoba is certain to be the first of many masterclasses Postecoglou will hope to perform in N17 for all of these reasons, as well as the big coup they are about to claim.
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