Spurs Eye Genoa's Radu Dragusin as New Centre-Back

Tottenham Hotspur is intensifying its search for a new centre-back and has set its sights on Genoa's Radu Dragusin. The Romanian player caught the attention of Spurs scouts during a match against his former club, Juventus, on Friday night.

Discussions Already Underway with Tottenham

Radu Dragusin's agent, Florin Manea, has confirmed that talks have already taken place between Tottenham and the player. Manea disclosed that there is interest from the North London club and they will wait to see how things progress in the coming weeks.

Competition from Manchester United and Arsenal

Radu Dragusin has also attracted the attention of other Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Arsenal. The 21-year-old defender helped Genoa win promotion to Serie A last season and has since become a target for several top clubs.

Connection with Former Spurs Director of Football

Radu Dragusin was signed by Juventus under the management of Fabio Paratici, who later became Tottenham's managing director of football. Although Paratici has now stepped down from his role at Spurs, he continues to have an influence on the club's transfer activities.

Tottenham's Priority: Strengthening the Defense

Tottenham's top priority in the upcoming transfer window is to bolster their defense, particularly the center-back position. The club is considering various options, including Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth and Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. However, Everton's Ben Godfrey is not a target for Spurs.

Talks with Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo

Tottenham has also initiated discussions with Nice regarding the potential signing of Jean-Clair Todibo. The highly sought-after defender is valued at over £30 million. Tottenham is keen to secure his services to add depth to their defensive lineup.

Need for Defensive Depth

With left-back Ben Davies filling in for the injured Micky van de Ven, Tottenham recognizes the need for more depth in the center-back position. The disciplinary record of Van de Ven's partner, Cristian Romero, further emphasizes the necessity of reinforcements.