Tottenham could now sign a defender who apparently can’t even take a throw-in properly.
Ange Postecoglou is understandably looking at his defence, after watching his Spurs side concede 13 goals across their last four Premier League outings.
A story from the Telegraph claims that Emerson Royal is one defender the Australian wants to sell this summer, and a replacement has now – seemingly – been identified…
Tottenham consider Kyle Walker-Peters move
Postecoglou could bring a familiar face back to N17 this summer, with Kyle Walker-Peters emerging as a target for Tottenham.
That is according to talkSPORT.
Spurs actually sold the England international to Southampton back in August 2020 for a sum of £12m, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg moving the other way for £15m.
It is said that Postecoglou sees the Southampton No.2 as an ideal option to compete with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie in the full-back positions, thanks to his attacking mindset.
Walker-Peters sees his contract at St Mary’s expire in 12 months, and talkSPORT believe Southampton will have to sell the Londoner if they fail to win the Championship play-offs.
The 27-year-old has made 43 Championship appearances this season, scoring three goals while also providing three assists.
Spurs target apparently can’t take a throw-in
According to West Ham No.9 Michail Antonio, Walker-Peters cannot actually take a throw-in.
Speaking on The Footballer’s Football Podcast, the Jamaica international said: “Kyle Walker-Peters cannot take a throw-in to save his life. I don’t know if there’s such a thing as a foul throw any more because of that guy.”
If that is genuinely the case, we’re sure Postecoglou is a good enough coach to help the Spurs academy graduate out in this regard.
Ultimately, whilst he may struggle with throw-ins, Walker-Peters is a superb dribbler who would fit in well under the 58-year-old.
As shown by WhoScored, the Tottenham target averaged 1.9 successful dribbles per game in the Championship this season.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Walker-Peters could return to north London this summer if Southampton fail to win the Championship play-offs.