Sources: Tottenham plot defender signing after new double injury blow

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will be given the funds to add depth in defence in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

Spurs spent big in the summer window but failed to add a senior centre-back despite allowing Eric Dier and Joe Rodon to join new clubs.

The Lilywhites have freed up funds to rectify the situation after more injury concerns during the 4-3 loss against Chelsea on Sunday (8 December).

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were both rushed back into the starting lineup but in a new double blow, both players were substituted with fresh injuries.

Postecoglou lined up with his first-choice backline after he was forced to start with Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray at the heart of the defence in the loss against Bournemouth last week.

Long-serving defender Ben Davies is also out of action with an injury.

The Australian boss has come in for criticism from fans and pundits alike but is not currently under any sack pressure at Tottenham.

Tottenham to pull trigger on centre-back signing after new Romero and Van de Ven blows

Club chairman Daniel Levy has also faced scorn for the lack of spending at Spurs in recent windows, and he is now set to respond by giving Postecoglou funds to add to his defensive options in January.

Tottenham sit 11th in the Premier League table after picking up just one point from their three games in December so far.

Spurs are still active in the League Cup and Europa League and face Rangers in continental competition on Thursday (12 December).

Postecoglou’s side then take on 20th-place Southampton on Sunday (15 December) before facing Man United for a place in the League Cup semi-final next week.

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