Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Kristensen (Picture by Michael Steele, Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
Tottenham are in search of defensive reinforcements on this January’s switch window after a serious damage disaster in that division this season.
It’s been a massively difficult marketing campaign for Spurs to date, and Ange Postecoglou has been slightly unfortunate to have the likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven out for thus lengthy.
Sources have now knowledgeable CaughtOffside that this might lead Tottenham to pursue a deal for Udinese centre-back Thomas Kristensen this month, as he’s prone to be obtainable for round £16.5million.
Tottenham closing in on FIRST January signing!
Leicester Metropolis and Bayer Leverkusen have additionally proven an curiosity in Kristensen after his current sturdy performances in Serie A, CaughtOffside understands, however Tottenham clearly have an pressing want for a signing like this.
Thomas Kristensen to Tottenham switch seems to be like one to look at
It’s at present felt that the strongest curiosity is coming from Tottenham, nevertheless it might stay an attention-grabbing saga to look at as different golf equipment would possibly be capable to higher assure the 22-year-old common taking part in time in the long run.
Even when Spurs want cowl in defence proper now, Kristensen would possibly discover it arduous to ascertain himself as an everyday starter as soon as the likes of Romero and Van de Ven return to full health.
Leicester might maybe be a greater wager in that regard, although in fact it may be a little bit of a big gamble heading to the King Energy Stadium whereas the Foxes appear like they’re in a relegation battle.
New supervisor Ruud van Nistelrooy will little doubt need signings to spice up his facet’s hopes of staying up, nevertheless it received’t be straightforward to influence prime gamers to affix when outcomes and performances aren’t going properly.
Kristensen seems to be a promising younger defender and it might be thrilling to see him take a look at himself within the Premier League within the subsequent part of his profession.
