Journalist Ben Jacobs has now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have to decide if it would be worth spending big on a first-choice centre-back, given how good Crisitan Romero and Micky van de Ven have looked in the first three games of the season.
Van de Ven has hit the ground running at the North London club since his arrival from Wolfsburg, and the Dutchman’s partnership with Romero seems to have all the making of a great one, with the pair complementing each other quite well.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham challenges for the ball with Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on August 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas said on the Last World on Spurs podcast on Sunday that while Spurs want to secure another centre-back before the transfer window closes, it is unclear at the moment who their top target is.
The journalist suggested that Tosin Adarabioyo no longer seems to be an option for the Lilywhites as the Fulham man appears likely to head to Monaco.
Spurs may not deem it wise to sign a starting player
Jacobs has now said that Tottenham could look to bring in a backup central defender rather than making another big-money addition to their backline.
The journalist told GiveMeSport: “Does he (Postecoglou) buy a starting centre-back with Romero playing well in the first two Premier Le...