Tottenham Hotspur might be closing in on one other summer time arrival after an enormous declare a couple of potential new arrival was handed on by a really dependable journalist…
What’s the phrase?
In accordance with Alasdair Gold, the Premier League facet are anticipated to finish a cope with Bologna for versatile defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after the Tokyo Olympics.
The soccer.london reporter supplied a contemporary replace on the state of affairs, by way of YouTube.
“I’ve been talking to a few of the folks concerned within the Takehiro Tomiyasu potential deal and so they’re assured that when the Olympics are carried out, that Tottenham will signal him,” he claimed.
Is Tomiyasu an improve on Aurier?
YES!
NO!
Reviews surrounding this deal had gone quiet for some weeks, with Calciomercato revealing final month that non-public phrases had been agreed with the 22-year-old Japan worldwide however as revealed by Gold, it’s one thing that Spurs nonetheless look like very eager on.
One other masterclass
After sealing Cristian Romero from Serie A rivals Atalanta, a swoop for Tomiyasu might be one other switch masterstroke from new sporting director Fabio Paratici.
Spurs are solely anticipating to pay within the area of £15m plus add-ons, which on the face of it, is an absolute discount.
Tomiyasu can play within the center, in addition to at right-back, which means he’s an appropriate choice to repair two of Nuno Santo’s most problematic positions.
Final season, Spurs had the worst defensive file of any of the normal ‘massive six’ as they suffered from a calamity of particular person errors.
Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier have been dubbed “one of many worst partnerships” within the Premier League, while Serge Aurier was lambasted as a “liability” for the umpteenth time.
The £18m-rated star proved to be a bodily imposing presence, successful 2.6 aerial duels per sport, in addition to being equally adept with the ball at his toes, averaging a seasonal 82.1% passing accuracy final season.
Moreover, he averaged 1.7 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per match within the Italian top-flight, residing as much as his tag of being a real “warrior.”
Total, he rated out as Bologna’s third-best participant, as per WhoScored figures.
For simply £15m, it definitely looks like a steal.
With Japan competing within the bronze medal match on Friday, this deal might be accelerated in time for Spurs’ opener towards Manchester Metropolis in lower than two weeks time.
If Paratici seals the 23-cap worldwide, then he deserves much more plaudits. The arrival of each Romero and Tomiyasu is an thrilling technique to remodel a struggling backline.
AND in different information, Nuno heading for giant Spurs mistake as Alasdair Gold drops Man Metropolis trace on £85k-p/w “calamity”…