Tottenham finally look ready to strengthen their defence which shipped 63 goals in the Premier League last season. The club have yet to sign anyone at the back this summer, but according to a report from Rob Guest, Tottenham are expected to launch a bid for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo “this week.”
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Tottenham Expected to Bid for Tosin Adarabioyo ‘This Week’
Tottenham Prioritise New Defender
According to the report from Guest, Spurs are finally expected to bid for a defender, which according to the update will be Adarabioyo from Fulham. The club’s search for a new centre-back tops their list of priorities, but with only 12 days until they play Brentford in the Premier League – the Lilywhites look ready to make their move. Guest mentions in his article how Spurs have struggled defensively during pre-season
According to the report, many fans have questioned why Daniel Levy has failed to deliver the centre-back reinforcements desperately needed by Ange Postecoglu. Tottenham held talks earlier this summer with Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg respectively over Edmond Tapsoba and Micky Van de Ven.
Career Recap for Tosin Adarabioyo
Adarabioyo came through the Manchester City academy before showing his class on loan with West Brom and Blackburn Rovers. While at Blackburn, he was described as “exceptional.” The Manchester-born defender started 23 games for Fulham last season under the tutelage of Marco Silva.
What Qualities Adarabioyo Will Bring to Spurs
The Englishman is comfortable on the ball and excels when passing, seemingly an improvement on a Spurs defence that bordered on chaos at times last season. He’s also not afraid to put his foot in, adding some much-needed steel to the Tottenham backline.
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For a team that struggled so much defensively last season, if Tottenham sign Adarabioyo, it’s hard to imagine him being the only new defensive recruit for Postecoglu.
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