Tottenham star Ben Davies is on the radar of Turkish giants Galatasaray
Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a busy transfer window in the summer, acquiring the signatures of some exciting talents with high potential.
The Lilywhites have also done a brilliant job of moving on the deadwood and the players on the fringes of Ange Postecoglou, except Sergio Reguilon, who now faces the risk of being frozen out for several months if he does not leave N17.
As the transfer window for most of the European clubs are now closed, moving to Turkey seemingly appears to be Reguilon’s last hope of ending his time at Tottenham. Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have emerged as a genuine option to offer the Spaniard an escape route out of the Hotspur Way.
And now, Fenerbahce’s Super Lig rivals are eyeing another Tottenham defender before Turkey’s September 13 transfer deadline. According to a report from Turkish outlet Takvim, Galatasaray are eyeing a shock late swoop for Tottenham star Ben Davies. They are keen to bolster their backline with a versatile, experienced defender and have set their sights on the 31-year-old.
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Ben Davies has been a solid and reliable performer for Spurs since arriving from Swansea City in 2014. The Lilywhites’ veteran has thrived primarily at left-back and left wing-back but has also impressed with his ability to operate in central defence. He has made a total of 330 appearances for the North Londoners, chipping in with nine goals and 23 assists to date.
However, the Wales international faces an uncertain future at the club as he has entered the final year of his contract (Transfermarkt). Galatasaray are seemingly looking to take advantage of Davies’ situation at Spurs and sign him on a significantly reduced fee now.
The aforementioned report adds that the Turkish heavyweights are pl
anning to switch to aback five after the high-profile arrival of Victor Osimhen from Napoli, and Davies is viewed as an ideal candidate to operate in a three-man backline. The 10-season Spurs veteran will undoubtedly be a strong addition to Omar Buruk’s side, but the main question is—will head coach Ange Postecoglou sanction and chairman Daniel Levy sanction a move now?
The £80,000-per-week star, who recently put in a strong display for Wales in the 0-0 draw with Turkiye in a UEFA Nations League group-stage fixture, is one of the most senior members in the Spurs dressing room. The Welshman is a leader and highly experienced player who can essay multiple defensive roles, and with Spurs set to embrace a hectic schedule after the international break, which involves the Carabao Cup and the Europa League matches, Big Ange cannot afford to let Davies depart now.
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That being said, our club must reject any advances from Galatasaray for Davies as the 31-year-old is expected to play a big part during the 2024/25 season.
