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Tottenham to compete with Man City to sign 20-year-old defender

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Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a wonderful window as they ensured that their majority of incoming as well as outing blue print is matched, and with the conclusion of the summer transfer window, the Lilywhites have already started preparing for the upcoming transfer intervals in 2025.

The North Londoners have varied their transfer approach off late as Daniel Levy prioritizes bringing highly regarded young players from around Europe and shaping them as per Ange Postecoglou’s playing style in the long term.

Tottenham linked with RB Salzburg starlet Samson Baidoo

Eyeing another highly regarded potential, Spurs have now been linked with a move for highly regarded Austrian defender Samson Baidoo. 

The 20-year-old has enjoyed an impressive rise to senior football at RB Salzburg after coming up the ranks through Red Bull owned club. Baidoo was handed his first team bow following the summer of 2022, and he has progressed abundantly since, and his rising levels have got multiple clubs across Europe eyeing his signatories. 

Lilywhites face City and Newcastle competition for Austrian defender

Spurs look to add depth to defence with Baidoo signing
Spurs look to add depth to defence with Baidoo signing

Premier League giants Manchester City and Newcastle United are looking at a possible move for Samson Baidoo, alongside Tottenham, per Graeme Bailey. The 20-year-old did endure an injury-laden 2023/24 season; however, he did impress when opportunities came his way and showed the potential he possesses. 

For Tottenham, the Australian head coach already has Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin on his roster at Tottenham Hotspur; however, the former Celtic manager wants to add more depth. Micky has consistent injury problems, while his Argentine counterpart has tendencies to pick up suspensions every now and then, making it important for Spurs to add depth to the position.

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It will be a difficult deal to do for the Lilywhites, as the Cityzens have been scouting the player for 18 months. 

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