Tottenham eyeing two Premier League centre-backs as January transfer targets

Tottenham Hotspur have now decided what their top priority is during the January transfer window.

According to various reports, Spurs wanted to add another centre-back to their squad in the summer, but they were unable to do so before the window slammed shut.

There have already been suggestions that Tottenham have started ground work on signing a top-class defender in January.

A new report has now claimed that signing a centre-back is the top priority of Thomas Frank’s men during the mid-season window, and the club have narrowed down their search to two names.

Tottenham eyeing two Premier League centre-backs

This report comes from TBR Football, who say that the Lilywhites are extremely keen on adding a left-footed centre-back to their squad in the winter.

While Kevin Danso is seen as a suitable cover for Cristian Romero, Frank is thought to want to add another left-sided option to his squad as Micky van de Ven’s backup.

The outlet backs up what we have heard from other sources over recent weeks by revealing that Brentford’s Nathan Collins is high on Tottenham’s wishlist.

The report adds that Spurs are also big fans of Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk, but they are expected to face major competition for the Dutchman.

Who are the other centre-backs on Spurs’ radar?

Some sources have suggested that Tottenham could go back in for Nathan Ake after exploring a move for the Man City star in the summer.

Additionally, Spurs are also thought to hold a serious interest in Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, who has emerged as one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League.

Finally, some outlets continue to suggest that Tottenham are keeping an eye on Jarrad Branthwaite’s situation, even though the England international only signed a new contract at Everton in the summer.

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