Tottenham and Arsenal are set to battle it out over the signature of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to the Daily Express.
The 21-year-old centre-back has been in superb form so far this season, making 19 appearances across all competitions as Leipzig continue their challenge for the Bundesliga title. He is set to come up against Spurs in the Champions League Round of 16 in February.
The Express claims Leipzig value Upamecano at £50 million, and Spurs are said to be willing to meet the German club’s asking price in the January transfer window. However, it is believed the Londoners will face competition from fierce rivals Arsenal.
Manchester City are also mentioned as possible suitors. Indeed, all three clubs could do with a new centre-back. Tottenham managed to tie Toby Alderweireld down to a new contract earlier this month, but doubts remain over the futures of Jan Vertonghen and Juan Foyth.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed suggestions Spurs will spend in January, but the potential sale of Christian Eriksen would raise funds that could go towards defensive reinforcements – unless Mourinho would rather sign a direct replacement for Eriksen.
If spurs don’t buy in January they can kiss goodbye to any possibility of a top 4 place as this squad are clearly not up to the task and will probably at best be mid table
I agree with you.
U right mate,
True so true – good times have gone until new blood arrives or a massive change in form – all round !
Spurs has no chance of top four because of unsettled team but possible for FA cup if Jose buys new two players
And you have what a crystal ball…lol
Who are they going to buy outside of England that can help right away. Here I am, 2 practices stick me in lineup. There is no one. The only player they can go get is Jack Grealish. Who is up to speed in EPL.
Agree with that
Spurs definitely need to buy on January. They also got to have a clear out as well which will pay for players on January.
Relax everyone, stop conceding so many and we’ll be fine, quality defensive right back required, maybe try foyth there, replacement for jan because his legs have gone, ndomble is gonna be unbelievable in midfield ,preferably alongside a defensive holding player,,we’re always gonna score!!!
Need to concentrate on shoring up the defence. Currently not the best in the world.
Dier, Aurier, Gazza, Foyth and Sanchez not up to the level required and will continue to make mistakes. These guys are beyond coaching imo. Mid table with the current squad. Gone downhill since Dembele left in January.
New right back and centre back is a must b4 anything else.
Correct we need a strong centre half a commanding figure who can sort this lot out out with Aurior,foyth, Sanchez please
No need to worry. Our superb manager will exchange Bale got Erikson. Confidence will ecime, kick Chelsea out of the way and surprise, surprise, we’ll have a second club lifting the trophy we should have done last season?!
Aurior out Sanchez out that is a must.
Dier is a joke. So many stray passes, why Mourinho is bothering with him is beyond me. Then again it’s probably the Portugal connection.
The way spurs plays would need very speedy defence men….
The 2 defenders Aurier and Sanchez to be axed useless defenders make alot of mistakes then Spurs will improve for 4th place.