Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been reacting to reports of a rejected bid for a Brazilian prospect, with frustration quickly bubbling to the surface online.
The winter window is now in full swing, and Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market as they look to strengthen their squad following a £100 million injection ahead of the window opening.
A first piece of business has already been completed, with Brennan Johnson sold to Crystal Palace for £33.5 million, but reports suggest Spurs are not finished yet.
It has been claimed that Tottenham, in a bid to strengthen the left-back position, submitted an £8 million ($10.7m) bid for Santos left-back Souza, which was rejected, with the Brazilian side hesitant to accept an offer for a teenager they rate highly and believe could increase in value.
Tottenham fans react to Spurs bid for Brazilian left-back Souza
Spurs fans, who are expecting a big window of activity, have now shared their reaction to the latest report surrounding Tottenham’s attempt to land a new left-back, and many supporters have been left frustrated.
One fan said: “Just what we need, another unproven kid. Looks great on you tube” Another added: “This club loves messing around bro, even with Levy gone we still penny pinching” One more commented: “All this apparent money and we’re bidding £8m”
Another fan stated: “We can’t even get deals done for £10M prospects ffs. No indication that anything has changed under ENIC 2.0” Another contributed: “And people thought Levy being gone would magically fix all of our low-balling bids and how we act in the market lol ENIC have always been the issue”
Meanwhile, a final added: “Levy gone but the low balling continues”
Why full-back depth remains a concern for Spurs
Spurs do need depth at full-back, with realistic options limited to Djed Spence, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.
Ben Davies can operate in the wide areas, but he is not expected to start a large number of games for Tottenham at this stage of his career.
Udogie has struggled with injuries, making reliable cover on the left important, while Porro has little competition on the right, something that is required if he is to continue improving.
This winter window is therefore a significant one for ENIC, who have plenty to prove if they are to change the perception many Spurs fans currently hold.