Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly threatening to raid a Premier League rival for one of the best young centre-backs in the division – one Ange Postecoglou likes the look of.
Defensive addition a priority for Tottenham in January
Over the last 48 hours, a number of outlets have reported that Spurs are set to back Postecoglou with the players he wants in January so that the Australian has the best chance to turn this project into a success.
Some sources have claimed that reinforcing their backline will be one of the club’s top priorities in January.
It has now emerged that Tottenham are turning their sights to one young defender, who has made waves in the English top flight over the past 18 months.
Tottenham want to beat PL rivals to big-money defender
The player in question is Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi, whose reputation has grown substantially over the last year.
According to GiveMeSport, Ange Postecoglou has allegedly pinpointed the 22-year-old who would perfectly fit into his system.
The report says that even though Chelsea and Manchester City are also interested in Zabarnyi, Spurs are keen to beat them to the youngster’s services.
While Andoni Iraola’s men are desperate to hold on to the Ukraine international, they are expected to face a significant battle on their hands to fend off suitors in the upcoming transfer window.
Bournemouth’s stance on Illia Zabarnyi
With a cluster of clubs after the Cherries star, GiveMeSport reveal that Spurs would have to pay upwards of £50m to get their hands on their top defensive target.
The Cherries are well protected since the centre-back has four and a half years left on his deal at the Vitality Stadium and are under no pressure to sell.
Andoni Iraola’s men are thus expected to hold firm on the aforementioned valuation when top clubs come knocking next month.