Tottenham are leading the race to sign Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters on a potential free transfer this summer
Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to bolster their ranks in the wake of an underwhelming season that has seen them in the lower reaches of the Premier League.
As the season limps toward its conclusion, the Lilywhites are bracing for a significant summer reboot. Several underperforming players are expected to be shown the exit door, while reinforcements will be sought in almost every area of the pitch. The priority will be to bring in defensive reinforcements after the problems Ange Postecoglou’s side have faced this season.
Defenders such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, and Radu Dragusin have all spent time on the sidelines. Having arrived on loan from RC Lens during the winter transfer window, Kevin Danso was also injured for over a month before recently returning to fitness. Thus, it is clear at which position the emphasis has to be given by the Hotspur Way chiefs.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham are keen on a move to sign Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters. The North Londoners are showing the most interest in re-signing their former academy star, but face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea, West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace.
Kyle Walker-Peters has been an important player for Southampton, despite a torrid season in the Premier League. The confirmation of the Saints’ relegation from the Premier League means several players will be looking to move on to pastures new.
The English full-back has been a mainstay in the Southampton team ever since he arrived at the club in 2020 from Tottenham. The versatile full-back has been instrumental in getting the South Coast side back into the Premier League. However, he will be out of contract at the St Mary’s Stadium at the end of the current season after refusing to sign a new deal, as the 28-year-old prepares for a new chapter in his career.
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This makes Walker-Peters a tempting proposition on a free transfer, putting several clubs across the English top-flight on red alert. Having left Tottenham five years ago, he could be tempted to return to N17 and enjoy the prime years of his career in the Premier League. The Edmonton-born star will be a good option to compete with Pedro Porro, whilst providing cover for Destiny Udogie at left-back.
A Premier League-proven commodity and on a potential free transfer, Walker-Peters could turn out to be a shrewd addition to Spurs’ defensive ranks ahead of next season.
