Tottenham linked with Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell who began career at Leeds as journo reveals scouting interest

Dependable journo reveals Tottenham may permit Radu Dragusin to go away on mortgage if they’ll signal a younger centre-back on this January switch window.

Tottenham Hotspur, like most different golf equipment, have been energetic as quickly because the January switch window opened. Their preliminary switch dealings have revolved round loaning out younger gamers and promoting Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

As per dependable journalist Alasdair Gold, the north London membership’s foremost precedence is bettering the left-hand facet of the pitch. They need a winger to exchange Johnson, who was Tottenham’s high goalscorer final season with 18 strikes. Spurs are additionally seemingly in search of defensive reinforcements, a canopy for Future Udogie, as evidenced by their £8million bid for Souza being rejected by Santos.

Tottenham have been porous in defence over the past couple of months, leaking targets in virtually each recreation. With what was the world of energy within the early tenure of Thomas Frank, the fixed leaking of targets has left the membership bosses to apparently think about making adjustments to their backline.

Dependable journalist reveals Tottenham’s curiosity in signing Toulouse defender

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have performed properly as a pair, and within the former’s absence on account of both harm or suspension, Kevin Danso has deputised properly. Nevertheless, with Radu Dragusin, who has simply returned to the pitch from an extended harm layoff, attracting curiosity from Serie A golf equipment, Tottenham are scouring the marketplace for a brand new centre-back.

In keeping with dependable journalist and broadcaster Ben Jacobs, Tottenham are maintaining tabs on Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell, who started his profession at Leeds. West Ham are additionally within the 23-year-old, though no concrete talks have but been opened.

“I’m advised Charlie Cresswell, the ex-Leeds participant who’s additionally on West Ham United’s radar, is a reputation that Tottenham are taking a look at and is likely to be out there in January,” Ben Jacobs stated on the Final Phrase On Spurs podcast.

“So, if Spurs can discover a younger and versatile defender, then maybe that paves the way in which for Dragusin to go away.”

Tottenham face battle towards West Ham for Charlie Cresswell

Charlie Cresswell joined French facet Toulouse from Leeds United in 2024 on a everlasting deal for an undisclosed payment, and has since been one of many brightest defenders in Ligue 1 final season and through the ongoing marketing campaign. The England under-21 worldwide has change into a key determine for Toulouse, netting 3 times and aiding as soon as in 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season. He has been one of many first names on Carles Martinez Novell’s teamsheet, beginning all 17 league video games.

Nevertheless, Spurs face competitors from London rivals West Ham for Cresswell’s signature. As Tottenham are enjoying within the Champions League and clearly possess extra lure than the Hammers, Cresswell could also be inclined to affix Thomas Frank’s squad if they’ll agree a payment with Toulouse. Because the Englishman has change into a key cog of their wheel, the French facet may demand a sizeable payment to let him depart halfway by way of the season.

And if the Lilywhites reach signing Cresswell, that may open the door for Dragusin to go away on mortgage for the rest of the marketing campaign.