{"id":296531,"date":"2023-11-29T05:39:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T05:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=296531"},"modified":"2023-11-29T05:39:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T05:39:29","slug":"tottenham-devise-four-man-defender-shortlist-as-man-utd-battle-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/tottenham-devise-four-man-defender-shortlist-as-man-utd-battle-looms\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham devise &#8216;four-man defender shortlist&#8217; as Man Utd battle looms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Daniel-Levy-Tottenham-5089359.jpg?r=1701173947247\"><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly weighing up four January transfer targets to bolster Ange Postecoglou&#8217;s defensive ranks. Injuries to centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have decimated Spurs&#8217; form and sent them tumbling down the Premier League table.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership of Romero and Van de Ven was one of Postecoglou&#8217;s breakthrough discoveries in his first few weeks at the helm. His haul of 26 points from a possible 30 marked the best start of any manager making their first foray into Premier League football, but results have nosedived due to a spate of recent injury blows.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Evening Standard, Postecoglou has tasked Levy with recruiting a centre-back early in the January window. OGC Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo is believed to be the top priority, which could lead to a transfer battle with Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are also believed to be interested in the 23-year-old, with a \u00a339million scrap for his signature threatening to erupt once the winter window swings open.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Ange Postecoglou fighting huge loss as Spurs boss on cusp of unwanted record<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Jean-Clair-Todibo-France-5089361.jpg?r=1701173947304\"><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully for Spurs, if they are unsuccessful in their bid to sting United and Liverpool, the same report states that Marc Guehi, Jarrad Branthwaite and Lloyd Kelly are likely to be considered as alternative targets.<\/p>\n<p>Guehi has played every minute in all bar one of Crystal Palace&#8217;s 13 Premier League matches so far this season. But like Todibo, the defender&#8217;s services are highly coveted and he could cost in excess of \u00a350m.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> Read more&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Mudryk &#8216;blamed Chelsea stars&#8217; in leaked private chat with former team-mate[INTERVIEW] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man Utd hero Garnacho shows class in heartwarming moment with young supporter[SPOTTED] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Chelsea &#8216;submit proposal&#8217; to land first January signing for Mauricio Pochettino[TRANSFERS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Branthwaite came of age on loan at PSV Eindhoven last season, and Everton boss Sean Dyche has now made him a regular starter as the Toffees attempt to fight back from their Premier League points deduction. The 21-year-old, who stands at a towering 6ft 5in, has previously been linked with Man Utd.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly helped Bournemouth gain promotion from the Championship in 2022, and he has impressed to the extent of attracting some seriously high-profile suitors. AC Milan and Juventus are among them, although a mid-season sale could be tough for the Cherries to stomach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Lloyd-Kelly-Bournemouth-5089364.jpg?r=1701173947420\"><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are rumoured to have seen a \u00a320m bid for Kelly rejected in the summer because Bournemouth did not have enough time to find a replacement, so the south coast outfit may be braced for another attempt to tempt the 25-year-old after the New Year.<\/p>\n<p>Aston Villa&#8217;s 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday marked Postecoglou&#8217;s third consecutive Premier League defeat, leaving his side fifth in the table and four points off the top.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1839948\/tottenham-news-daniel-levy-man-utd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly weighing up four January transfer targets to bolster Ange Postecoglou&#8217;s defensive ranks. 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