Tottenham might miss out on Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters to London rivals Fulham
Tottenham Hotspur will have a lot of work to do during the off-season. They are heading towards their worst-ever campaign in the Premier League, having failed to show any signs of recovery after a poor start.
The Lilywhites have fallen well short of expectations this term, especially in defence. An injury crisis hit them hard, resulting in their key defenders, along with No.1 Guglielmo Vicario, spending significant chunks on the sidelines. Pedro Porro has been the only pure defender who has been managed to stay fit throughout the campaign.
Addressing the defensive conundrum has to be the club chiefs’ top priority heading into the summer transfer window. A lack of squad depth has severely hampered their ability to compete for a top-four finish, with injuries further compounding the issue. The Hotspur Way bosses are working hard behind the scenes, identifying players who can not only raise the bar at the back but also provide much-needed cover.
Tottenham have been interested in re-signing Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton. The full-back left North London in 2020 to join Southampton and played an instrumental part in getting them back into the Premier League last year.
However, with the Saints getting relegated at the first time of asking and his contract at the club expiring at the end of June, the Englishman is on course to leave the St Mary’s Stadium on a free transfer. As a result, he will likely be one of the most sought-after players in the coming summer.
According to a report from Football Insider, Fulham are planning to make Kyle Walker-Peters one of their summer’s defensive priorities and move ahead of Tottenham and West Ham in the race to sign him.
This development comes in the wake of Timothy Castagne undergoing surgery on an ankle issue, putting him on the sidelines for months now. And with Kenny Tete struggling to hit form since returning from a long-term injury, Fulham boss Marco Silva has set his sights on signing Walker-Peters on a potential free transfer from Southampton.
The Cottagers trying to muscle their way in the transfer race to sign Walker-Peters is worrying for Tottenham. The English full-back wants to start fresh after suffering relegation with the Saints, and his top-flight experience, versatility and homegrown status make him an enticing commodity to bring in for Spurs.
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However, with Fulham now firmly in the frame, it looks like we might miss out on bringing Walker-Peters back to N17. Levy and Co. might have to start looking for alternatives and be prepared for every scenario, if the 28-year-old feels a move to Craven Cottage is the perfect destination for him.
