Pundit View: Tottenham could sign new defender as January transfer mooted

Paul Robinson believes Tottenham will look to sign another centre-back once the winter transfer window opens on 1 January.

Ange Postecoglou’s latest centre-back partnership was Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin as key defender Micky van de Ven missed out through injury.

The 23-year-old dropped out of the Netherlands’ squad ahead of the international break, and even with the hope he returns to face Arsenal in the North London derby, Spurs are lacking options.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Robinson said: “I think the squad is light everywhere. They let a lot of players go this summer, so the squad is light in general.

“Solanke is a good signing, Richarlison is at the club but we don’t know what his future holds, and Archie Gray, Spence and Davies were the only unused subs [v Newcastle United]. Looking at the coverage in defence, you would expect Gray and Davies to be the full-back covers.

“Without another centre-half on the bench, I do think they’re light. The manager will have sanctioned the exits this summer, though. You only make a signing if it’s right for the club, with the right players available. I believe they need another centre-back in, at least.”

Tottenham to sign new centre-back as Micky van de Ven injury woes continue

Van de Ven’s injury is not just a one-off, and with Romero also known for picking up the occasional red card, Postecoglou cannot afford to be lacking defensive options this season.

Spurs are set to compete in the Europa League as well as the top-four spots in the Premier League, having missed out narrowly to Aston Villa last term.

While Ben Davies has showcased his ability to deputise as a centre-half, especially for Wales on the international stage, Spurs fans will be hoping for a more defining figure to come through the doors in January.

In other Tottenham news, a loanee could be recalled in January as “problem” mooted away from Spurs.

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