Tottenham renew interest in Serie A defender once tipped as Cristian Romero’s replacement

Tottenham Hotspur are still scouting a centre-back who was linked with a move to North London during the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have a much stronger defence than last season, which is largely thanks to a change in tactics and fewer injuries. However, Thomas Frank did add Kota Takai to his squad, although he is yet to make an appearance due to his plantar fasciitis issue.

Kevin Danso had already been on loan at Spurs when Ange Postecoglou was in charge and his deal was made permanent. The 27-year-old has made two starts this season, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven very much favoured at the club.

Despite this, Tottenham are reportedly keen to sign another centre-back in the next transfer window and have been watching a player who was linked with a move to Spurs in the summer.

Tottenham re-join the race to sign Mario Gila

Tottenham identified Mario Gila as a replacement for Romero, but the Argentine defender remained at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and even became the new club captain. As a result, Spurs never made an official attempt to sign Gila.

However, TBR Football report that Tottenham are watching Gila, who has fewer than two years remaining on his Lazio contract.

Spurs are not the only club in the race for the Spaniard’s signature. Bournemouth held talks to sign Gila in the summer and Crystal Palace, Brighton and Everton are now interested in making a move for the defender.

Spurs should prioritise signing a left winger

A new quality centre-back would be useful to Spurs if either Romero or van de Ven are ruled out with an injury, but until that happens, signing another central defender is not necessary. There are still alternative options, such as Danso and Ben Davies, while Luka Vuskovic will return next summer.

Whereas the left-wing position is severely understaffed. Xavi Simons is clearly better as a midfielder and Frank keeps swapping between Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert with limited success.

Signing a centre-back without adding a left winger would be a mistake and could cost Spurs later on this season.

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