Spurs transfer news: Fans react to Atletico Madrid agreeing on a deal for Trippier
Sky Sports claims that Atletico Madrid
The English defender is set to be in Spain on Wednesday to complete a medical with the La Liga club, and the report claims that the deal could be finalised by the weekend.
The report adds that Tottenham were offered attacker Angel Correa in the deal, but Tottenham opted for a cash deal.
The English defender had an inconsistent campaign for Spurs last time around but no one can doubt his commitment to the cause. The right-back came off a wonderful World Cup campaign with the Three Lions, but could not carry that form into the club season.
Tottenham left with a minor problem
Spurs would only have Serge Aurier and Kyle Walker-Peters as the senior right-backs in the side should Trippier leave. That could be a problem given that Aurier’s previous season was littered with injuries.
Spurs could do with another right-back coming in and providing cover for the duo.
Many fans highlighted that Trippier just could not cut it at Tottenham while some were pleased that Spurs were getting a good deal for the Englishman. Some fans were supportive of Trippier’s decision to take up a new challenge, and here are a few reactions to the transfer:
