Tottenham Hotspur is increasing their interest in signing a ‘world-class’ defender, with competition expected from major European clubs.
Tottenham’s Defensive Reinforcement Plans
Spurs are looking to strengthen their defence this summer. Injuries have exposed a lack of depth this season. They previously opened talks for Flamengo right-back Wesley Franca.
While Kevin Danso was signed in January to compete with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, manager Ange Postecoglou seeks further defensive additions.
An opportunity has emerged to sign AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen. The 19-year-old’s representatives have initiated discussions to assess interest from top clubs willing to meet his £50m release clause this summer.
Another centre-back Tottenham is targeting is Feyenoord’s David Hancko. Spurs have reportedly increased their interest in Hancko in recent weeks as a potential summer signing. However, they will face competition from other top clubs.
Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, and Juventus are also interested in the defender and have reportedly contacted Feyenoord to discuss a possible transfer.
Feyenoord will consider selling Hancko this summer if they receive offers of at least £42m.
Hancko: A Potential Starter for Tottenham
Despite solid defensive options like Van de Ven and Romero, injuries have been a concern for Postecoglou.
David Hancko’s performances for Feyenoord suggest he could compete for a starting position. He has been described as a ‘world-class defender’.
Hancko is not only strong defensively but also contributes to the attack. He has been praised for his ‘impressive’ finishing ability.
This season, Hancko has scored four goals for Feyenoord in all competitions, including one against Manchester City in the Champions League, demonstrating his attacking capabilities.
Hancko could prove to be an excellent signing for Tottenham this summer. However, with other clubs already expressing interest, Spurs may face a challenge in securing his signature.
Vihaan Mehrotra