Wrexham remain keen on Tottenham Hotspur veteran Ben Davies
Tottenham Hotspur face another summer of difficult decisions. Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by the club despite winning the Europa League last season. There are still issues to be resolved within the squad. Spurs ended the season with the European Trophy, and will play Champions League next season, but they have been piss poor in the Premier League.
The team need rebuilding, yes, but they also need common sense. One of the names now in the spotlight is Ben Davies, a veteran who has been with the club since 2014. With 358 games played, the Welshman has earned a place among the respected members of the dressing room. Despite not being a regular starter, his role has not gone unnoticed. The 32-year-old is always available, always reliable.
The Welsh defender renewed his contract with Spurs until June 2026, thanks to a unilateral option that the club activated over the weekend. Davies played 28 games last season under Postecoglou, although rarely as part of the starting eleven. His profile continues to attract interest outside London. Wrexham, newly promoted to the Championship, wants to sign him, as per the Daily Mail. Phil Parkinson’s team has ambition, financial backing and a media project that continues to grow.
Ben Davies in action for Tottenham – could a move to Wrexham be next?
The situation, however, is complicated by Davies’ recent renewal, which means that Spurs would demand a small transfer fee. In addition, Tottenham’s board are still weighing their final decision depending on how their possible signing of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite evolves.
Now, with the news on the table, the question is clear: should Tottenham let Davies go? On the one hand, his experience carries weight. He has never played outside the Premier League, but he could be the guiding figure that every newly promoted Championship team needs. His ability to adapt to both full-back and centre-back positions makes him doubly useful.
From the player’s point of view, moving to Wrexham might seem like a step backwards if you look solely at the level of competition. However, at 32, perhaps what he is looking for is continuity, direct influence on the pitch and being part of something new. Wrexham, with the media hype surrounding their owners and a hungry squad, can offer that.
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For Tottenham, the impact of his departure would be more emotional than tactical. Thomas Frank, who might be the new manager, has shown a preference for more dynamic profiles, and if Branthwaite arrives, Davies’ playing time will be reduced even further. Even so, his role in the group cannot be ignored.
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He is close to Son Heung-min, a key figure in the dressing room. The Welshman has been part of the bridge between generations at Spurs. His departure could empty that quiet corner where the club’s identity is kept. Modern football, however, rarely stops to look at such details.
Letting Davies go would make sense from a sporting point of view if a new centre-back arrives. But Wrexham must assume that they are not signing a young player with potential, but a leader who may just want to enjoy his last few years on a regular basis. For Davies, it could be the right decision if he is looking to end his career as an undisputed starter. For Tottenham, losing him is replaceable in footballing terms, but not in everything else.