Tottenham are now negotiating a move for the “incredibly quick” new defender

Tottenham Hotspur they have now made contact over a move for the “incredibly quick” defender, according to the report.

Tottenham wants to strengthen the defense

Spurs have struggled defensively at times this season and their weaknesses at the back were particularly evident in the 6-3 home defeat to Liverpool. Target delivery is to be expected when playing Ange Postecoglouattacking type of football, with which the manager does not want to agree to compromises, but he might be a little worried about some performances.

As such, Spurs could look to strengthen in the January transfer window and have identified a number of defensive targets, with the need to bring in a new centre-back heightened by the injury crisis currently ongoing at N17.

The Lilywhits endured the first negotiations regarding the transfer of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaitewhile they are also combined to sign Rayo Vallecano defender Andrei Ratiuwho will most likely leave the La Liga club in the January transfer window.

Now a new report has revealed another name on Postecoglou’s list of targets this winter, with The Boot Room confirming contact has been made with intermediaries to discuss a contract for Ko Itakura from Borussia Monchengladbach.

Spurs are looking to bring in at least one new defender this month and have identified Itakura as a possible target, although a potential move is still apparently at an early stage.

Another option for Tottenham is Abdukodir Khusanov, with contract talks open for the Lens defender, so it’s clear that Postecoglou is not short of goals this winter as he looks to solve his side’s defensive woes.

The Spurs are targeting another speedy defender

Postecoglou already has one incredibly quick defender at the club in the form of Micky van de Ven, and is clearly interested in bringing another to the club, with contact being made over a deal for Itakura.

The Monchengladbach defender has been praised for his pace during his time at FC Groningen, with analyst Hans Kraay Jr. saying: “One of the best centre-backs in the Eredivisie. He can play football well, he can head well and he’s incredibly fast. He’s such a good player.”

Not only is the Japanese international a solid defender, but he is also a threat up front, ranked in the 91st percentile for non-penalty goals per 90 over the past year, compared to his peers in the position.

The 27-year-old is showing signs that he could be more than capable of a move to one of the Premier Leaguebiggest clubs, so it’s promising news that Tottenham are in the running for his signature as we head into the January transfer window.