{"id":549695,"date":"2020-04-15T15:51:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T19:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=549695"},"modified":"2020-04-15T15:51:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T19:51:37","slug":"report-tottenham-hotspur-enter-negotiations-with-paris-saint-germain-for-thomas-meunier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/04\/15\/report-tottenham-hotspur-enter-negotiations-with-paris-saint-germain-for-thomas-meunier\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Tottenham Hotspur Enter Negotiations With Paris Saint-Germain for Thomas Meunier"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> have turned their attention to Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> right back Thomas Meunier<\/a>, and have \u2018intensified negotiations\u2019 with the player’s representatives, according to a report by L’Equipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

REPORT: Tottenham Hotspur Enter Negotiations With Paris Saint-Germain For Thomas Meunier<\/h2>\n

Talks Underway<\/h3>\n

Spurs could be attempting to solve their defensive issues at right back, by expressing their interest in 28-year-old Meunier. French outlet L’Equipe claim that talks between Spurs and the player progressed over the last few days, in a bid to secure the Belgian on a free transfer<\/a> in the summer.<\/p>\n

The report also suggests that Meunier would prefer to extend his four-year stay at Paris Saint-Germain. However the Belgian is reportedly out-of-favour with manager Thomas Tuchel. The Ligue 1 leaders have not made an attempt to renew Meunier’s current deal; Tuchel is reportedly looking to bring in a new right back in place of the Belgian.<\/p>\n

Wealth of Experience<\/h3>\n

The sale of Kieran Trippier<\/a> to Atletico Madrid<\/a> last summer had left the club short in the right back spot. Serge Aurier<\/a> has proved to be inconsistent in an already-frail defence. 22-year-old Kyle Walker-Peters<\/a> lacks experience; he looked out-of-his depth when given the opportunity to prove himself. A bright spot in Japhet Tanganga<\/a> emerged midway through the season. But, he remains to be a raw talent who will need to be managed carefully.<\/p>\n

Should Spurs be able to secure the services of Meunier on a free transfer, the Belgian will bring a healthy amount of experience to North London. Meunier has won two league titles<\/a> during his time with Paris Saint-Germain, so the winning mentality will undoubtedly be instilled. On an international level he has won 40 caps for Belgium, and in the process helping them reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018.<\/p>\n

A defender of Meunier’s calibre potentially being available on a free transfer will undoubtedly attract interest from a host of European clubs. Spurs will have to fend that interest off quickly, to ensure they bring the defender’s services to North London.<\/p>\n

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