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Tottenham Hotspur may not only be looking to reinforce their attack in the final days of the transfer window, but could also seek additions to their backline.
It has been widely reported that Tottenham’s main transfer priority is to land an attacking midfielder and a winger before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Thomas Frank finally has one of those boxes ticked, with Xavi Simons signing a seven-year contract with Spurs. Signing a number ten was crucial for the Lilywhites, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison on the treatment table.
However, it has now been suggested that Tottenham may also look to get a defender through the door before the window slams shut.
Luka Vuskovic’s exit may have changed Tottenham’s plan
Luka Vuskovic has now completed a season-long loan move from Spurs to Hamburg, where he will reunite with his older brother, Mario.
It has now been reported by The Evening Standard that whether Vuskovic remained at the club has been an important factor in how hard the Lilywhites push to make a defensive addition.
Now that Spurs have loaned the Croatian starlet to get him some more regular game time, the chances of signing a centre-back have increased.
The outlet adds that while Tottenham’s priority remains signing a winger, they are still on the lookout for a potential addition at the back.
Spurs move on from Piero Hincapie
It was previously claimed that Piero Hincapie was at the top of Tottenham’s centre-back wishlist this summer. In fact, it had even been claimed a couple of days ago by Fabrizio Romano that Spurs had made an offer for the Bayer Leverkusen star.
However, the Lilywhites may now have to give up on the Ecuador international, with reports indicating that Arsenal are advancing in their efforts to land Hincapie.
It appears that Tottenham may now have turned their attention to experienced Man City defender, Manuel Akanji, instead.
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