Tottenham Insider, Paul O’Keefe, who regularly breaks news on social media about the happenings at the club and their transfer plans, has now named the two number sixes who have emerged as the Lilywhites’ top targets this summer.
Tottenham want a new defensive midfielder
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s time at Spurs now looks set to be over, with the Dane, who has just a year left on his deal, expected to seek a fresh challenge this summer (GiveMeSport).
Oliver Skipp, who struggled for starts for much of last season, has also been backed to leave, with some sources suggesting that the Tottenham academy graduate is keen to get regular game time (The Athletic).
The pair’s departure will leave Ange Postecoglou short of options in the defensive midfield department, which is why a number of outlets have suggested over recent months that Tottenham are on the lookout for a number six this summer (Football.London).
Spurs like Amadou Onana and Ederson
In his latest appearance on The Last Word of Spurs podcast, O’Keefe has named Everton’s Amadou Onana and Altanta’s Ederson as the two defensive midfielders who are on Spurs’ list.
This would seemingly confirm that Spurs are indeed on the lookout for a number six to bolster the squad ahead of the new season.
Onana is currently on duty for Belgium at the European Championships, while Ederson is playing for Brazil at the Copa America this summer.
Spurs Web Opinion
While a deal for Onana would be relatively easy for Spurs to complete, I am not sure too many Tottenham fans will be pleased with the Belgian’s signing.
In stark contrast, Ederson would certainly improve our starting eleven but the deal for the Brazilian would be very difficult to get over the line, given that Atalanta have qualified for the Champions League.