Tottenham to promote 'defensive upgrade' Tottenham to recruit Monaco right-back with funds for sale of Emerson Royal
Jul 13, 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur are seeking to recruit a new Brazilian defender. It was predicted that the money needed to recruit could be covered by the sale of Emerson Royal, another Brazilian defender who is scheduled to leave the team to secure a starting position.
British media TBR Football reported on the 13th (Korea time) 'Tottenham can recruit a special defender worth 35 million pounds (about 62.6 billion won) this summer.' This is the final result expected as a chain reaction to Tottenham's defensive reorganization. Currently, Tottenham is pushing for a major reorganization of its squad. He is also trying to create a new game in the field of defense.
The first step towards this is the sale of Emerson Royal, which has now lost its main position. Royal joined Tottenham ahead of the 2021-2022 season, but did not perform as expected. At least in the 2023-2024 season, he played in 22 games under the choice of coach Enze Postecoglou, but failed to secure a starting position. Tottenham decided to sell Royal.
Fortunately, other clubs' interest in Royal is hot. Many clubs, including Barcelona, have pushed for Royal's recruitment, and are currently likely to join AC Milan. AC Milan have completed a personal agreement with Royal and are in a tug-of-war with Tottenham for transfer fees. There is a high possibility that the difference of opinion will be narrowed.
Tottenham need a new right-back if Royal's sale is confirmed. The alternative is already there. Ben Jacobs, a reporter familiar with Tottenham's situation, told Tottenham's last world broadcast about Tottenham's future moves to reinforce its defense. He explained that Tottenham are paying attention to AS Monaco's Van der Song.
According to reporter Jacobs, Van der Song is an outstanding defender who can be recruited at around £35 million, and Tottenham has a specific recruitment plan. He added "Monaco is looking for buyers in the €35 million to €40 million range. 'If Tottenham get the desired transfer fee through Emerson Royal, they can raise funds for Van der Sons' he said.
If Van der Sons comes to Tottenham, he can play more than a replacement for Royal. There is even a possibility that he will compete with his main player, Pedro Porro. Van der Song is a right fullback, but he also has considerable ability to participate in the attack. As Tottenham scored one goal and four assists in 31 games last season, it is highly likely to have a significant effect if Tottenham recruits him.
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