'He looks uncomfortable' - Spurs expert reacts to latest Tottenham defender exit rumours

Tottenham defender Radu Drăgușin is continually being linked with a move back to Italy.

As reported by Tutto Mercato [15 December], Fiorentina have approached Tottenham to sound out the conditions for a move for Drăgușin.

The 22-year-old will be fearing his future in North London after a £35million January transfer development [via TBR Football, 18 December], especially after his performance in the 6-3 Premier League defeat against Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday [22 December], which left Jamie Redknapp less than impressed.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – doesn’t see any reason why Drăgușin would be sold, and is unhappy with the criticism which has been aimed in the defender’s direction.

“I think it is unfair that people are reporting and suggesting that he is struggling,” Wenham said.

“He never gets to play alongside Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven consistently. Instead, he is playing alongside an 18-year-old who is playing out of position. Therefore, he’s never getting a chance to establish himself in the first team.

“As a result, when he does play, he is often seen as the most senior defender in the team, when he is actually still a young guy himself. Overall I think he has done well, he just needs a chance to play alongside the usual defenders and goalkeeper. I think he is a right-sided centre-back, he looks uncomfortable on the left.

“Therefore, I think he should only be judged when he is playing on the right. I see no reason as to why the club would be looking to sell him.”

Radu Drăgușin to remain at Tottenham amid interest from Italy?

Drăgușin made a name for himself playing with Genoa in Italy. Therefore, if an even bigger Italian club were to step forward and show their interest, it would be understandable if the Romanian was tempted by a move, especially considering the criticism he has received since arriving in the Premier League.

However, Drăgușin also has the chance to turn down interest from Italy and fight for his place under Ange Postecoglou, and in the process demonstrate his mental strength.

Either way, considering the club’s current injury crisis, which has led to behind-the-scenes dismissals being mooted, Drăgușin is unlikely to be allowed to leave in January and must continue to fight for his place once Spurs’ injured players begin to return.

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