Tottenham could go for a new left-back despite signing teenage prodigy Souza in the winter transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to dip in the summer market to address the glaring issues in their squad after a torrid domestic campaign.
There is a clear need for Spurs to reinforce their defensive department. The club brought in teenage left-back Souza in the winter window to act as a back-up for Destiny Udogie. Persistent thigh issues have restricted Udogie from developing his game in the last two seasons. The Italian has endured another injury-hit campaign, missing several games in the process.
Udogie is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United earlier this month. There are perhaps concerns now over the 23-year-old’s fitness and whether he should be Tottenham’s first-choice left-back in the future. As such, it looks like the North Londoners are planning to add a new left-back to their roster in the summer.
Tottenham could battle Newcastle United for Wolves defender
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham could battle Newcastle United for the signing of Wolves left-back Hugo Bueno.
Wolves are as good as relegated from the Premier League, having picked up just 13 points from 29 games. With just 9 games left, they have a mountain to climb to stay in the top flight, which is very unlikely from this juncture. Several players will leave upon their relegation, including Hugo Bueno.
Bueno has been one of the rare bright spots for Wolves, registering a goal and an assist apiece in 26 Premier League appearances. His goal was a stunner against league-leaders Arsenal, that also saw them come back from 2-0 down to make it 2-2. He has become the Wanderers’ first-choice option at left wing-back this season following Rayan Ait-Nouri’s move to Manchester City. Contracted until 2028, the Spaniard would command a sizeable fee, but the Black County outfit’s likely relegation to the Championship this summer may force them to settle for a realistic value.
Newcastle want to bring competition and cover for Lewis Hall, who has been excellent this season. Bueno has emerged as an option to reinforce their left-back unit, offering the Magpies Premier League continuity and experience.
As for Tottenham, signing the Wolves left-back/wing-back should be an obvious decision. He is 23 and clearly has his best years ahead of him. The ex-Spanish youth international would be a shrewd, risk-free addition to their defensive ranks, providing cover for the injury-prone Udogie. Signing the Wolves star would also allow the Lilywhites to send Souza out on loan next season to get European experience and develop his game.
All in all, it will be interesting to see whether Tottenham up their ante and challenge Newcastle for Bueno’s signing.