Tottenham are keen to add defensive reinforcements in the coming weeks for the second half of the campaign.
Thomas Frank has struggled to address some of the glaring issues within the squad since taking charge last summer. The Lilywhites have continued their habit of conceding needless goals under the Danish tactician this season. They recorded one of the worst defensive records in the Premier League last term, managing just six clean sheets in the competition.
It appears that the North Londoners are on course for a similar outcome this season if defensive reinforcements are not brought in during the winter window. Spurs should prioritise signing a new centre-back who can provide cover at the back and keep both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven on their toes during the second half of the campaign.
Juventus centre-back Pierre Kalulu has been linked with a move to Tottenham.
Juventus centre-back Pierre Kalulu has been linked with a move to Tottenham.
Recent Premier League results are clear evidence that Spurs remain vulnerable defensively and require fresh faces to reduce the number of goals they concede regularly. Thomas Frank’s side have scored 31 league goals this season, which is an impressive return given their injury problems in attack. However, they have also conceded 29 goals along the way, despite having most of their key defenders available for much of the first half of the campaign.
Tottenham trying to sign Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu in the winter
Tottenham are keen to add defensive reinforcements in the coming weeks ahead of the second half of the season. With Micky van de Ven facing an uncertain future at N17, there is growing urgency within the club to sign a player who can instantly slot into the starting eleven under Thomas Frank and potentially take the Dutchman’s place. Bringing in a new centre-back during the winter window is also viewed as a key priority.
As per Calciomercato (via Caught Offside), Spurs are interested in signing Juventus centre-back Pierre Kalulu in January. The 25-year-old has made significant strides at the Allianz Stadium, and it appears the Serie A giants would be willing to let him move on if a club meets their asking price of around €30m in the coming weeks.
The report also adds that the Lilywhites could face competition from two other Premier League clubs for his signature. Manchester United and Aston Villa are also keen on Kalulu as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the campaign. With Juventus placing a reasonable valuation on the defender, all three English clubs believe they have a strong chance of securing the Frenchman on a permanent deal.
Signing a player of Kalulu’s calibre for as low as €30m would be a no-brainer for Spurs. The talented centre-back possesses immense quality and has shown that he can perform at the highest level. He would represent an upgrade on Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso, while also competing for a place in the starting eleven for the remainder of the campaign. With Micky van de Ven linked with a potential exit from N17, there is a strong possibility that the Juventus defender could step straight into the team.
The North Londoners are aiming to add more silverware to their cabinet and build on last season’s Europa League success. While high-profile signings are often needed to make an immediate impact, players like Kalulu would also safeguard Spurs’ long-term future by providing balance, quality, and depth to the squad in the years ahead.