Spurs transfer news: Sampdoria want at least €35m for Joachim Andersen

Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb (h/t Football.london) reports that Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero wants at least €35m for star defender Joachim Andersen.

The report adds that Ferrero wants a bidding war for the defender after impressing in the Serie A.

The Danish centre-back was one of the best players for Samp last season as they finished ninth in the Italian league.

The 22-year-old has been a long-time target for Tottenham and Arsenal, according to the report, but Spurs have come closest to the valuation of the defender.

The report adds that Spurs face a lot of competition for Andersen with AC Milan, AS Roma and Lyon also entering the race for the centre-back.

Andersen recently spoke about his desire to move away from Sampdoria and spending €35m on a defender with potential would be a great move for Tottenham.

Spurs need cover for the pairing of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld this season.

Juan Foyth is still a little raw while Andersen has been a regular for Samp over the past two seasons.

Vertonghen had to deal with a few injuries last season and Davinson Sanchez’s campaign was also hit by problems.

Spurs need to act quick in the summer

Tottenham haven’t signed a player in over 18 months, and they have to get some fresh faces in the summer.

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We need to back Mauricio Pochettino after his achievements last season, and hopefully, sign the right players to strengthen the team.