Liverpool and Tottenham already have two outstanding right-back prospects. So do they really need Jeremy Toljan?
In Kieran Trippier and Nathaniel Clyne, Tottenham and Liverpool have two of the three right-backs who will be competing for a starting spot for England at the 2018 World Cup along with Kyle Walker.
Behind Trippier and Clyne, Spurs and Liverpool have two players who will be in with a shout of representing the Three Lions at Qatar 2022.
Tottenham defender Kyle Walker-Peters was part of England’s under-20 World Cup winning side, and has been playing on their pre-season tour of the USA, although he is yet to make his competitive first team debut.
Kyle Walker Peters of Tottenham Hotspur in action with Ovie Ejaria of Liverpool
He is an outstanding prospect but not the only one. Liverpool have their own fantastic double barrelled prospect, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The right-back started EFL Cup games last season and was outstanding in the win over Leeds at Anfield, and is the clubs most well rounded young prospect.
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander Arnold
The presence of both players asks questions over whether reported transfer target Jeremy Toljan is needed at all.
Sky Sports report Liverpool have joined Tottenham in the race to sign the 22-year-old German, who has just one year left on his Hoffenheim contract.
Jeremy Toljan in action for Germany
Both Walker-Peters and Alexander-Arnold will be hoping Toljan does not sign, as their own superb prospects will be dampened by his arrival.
Neither Tottenham or Liverpool especially need him, and despite the fact he could be available at a bargain fee, they should put their faith in their youngsters instead.
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