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Tottenham Hotspur have targeted Edmond Tapsoba, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Micky van de Ven as targets after deciding to bring a ‘top-class central defender’ to Hotspur Way, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.
Spurs are on the approach of signing Manor Solomon, who has agreed to terms with the club after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk as a free agent, but head coach Ange Postecoglou is looking for more reinforcements.
Edmond Tapsoba, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Micky van de Ven have all joined Tottenham.
According to the Daily Star, Tottenham are closing in on Tapsoba after testing Bayer Leverkusen’s resolve by lodging a £25million bid.
The report suggests Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has been keen to back Postecoglou in the transfer market, following his appointment last month, and the central defender’s addition would conclude a long-running search for a fresh option in the backline.
Respected journalist Rudy Galetti recently told GIVEMESPORT that Tottenham are ‘one step away’ from acquiring Tapsoba and the north Londoners will continue to push to strike a deal with Leverkusen.
It is understood that Fulham star Adarabioyo is high on Spurs’ list of targets, while Wolfsburg centre-half van de Ven is also on Postecoglou’s radar.
Although Tottenham are not facing competition from arch-rivals Arsenal for van de Ven’s signature, Liverpool are battling to reach an agreement with Wolfsburg.
What did Michael Bridge have to say about Tapsoba, Adarabioyo, and van de Ven?
Bridge understands that Tottenham are interested in Tapsoba, while Adarabioyo and van de Ven have also made an impression on Postecoglou.
The Sky Sports reporter is aware that Tottenham are looking for a left-sided central defender to partner Cristian Romero in the forthcoming season.
Bridge told GIVEMESPORT: “Tapsoba is someone they have looked at. Tosin Adarabioyo is also on their radar, while they like Micky van de Ven, but they know they’re one of a number of clubs.
“They’re in the market for a top-class central defender who ideally plays on the left side of the two and will be alongside Cristian Romero next season.”
What are the differences between Tapsoba, Adarabioyo, and van de Ven?
Tapsoba may be the more reliable option, since he averaged more tackles and interceptions, as well as fewer errors, per 90 minutes last season than Adarabioyo and van de Ven.
However, the 24-year-old is likely to seek the most lucrative contract, as his current agreement with Leverkusen pays £52,000 per week.
Adarabioyo earns £37,000 per week at Fulham, while van de Ven earns £20,000 per week at Wolfsburg.
While Tapsoba and van de Ven have no Premier League experience, Adarabioyo has 58 Premier League matches courtesy to his tenure at Craven Cottage.
That will be appealing to Postecoglou, yet the former England under-19 international only received an average match rating of 6.72 from WhoScored last season, so there is plenty for the incoming Tottenham manager to think about.