Tottenham losing Danny Rose and Kyle Walker would undermine the club’s recent progress, and strengthen their rivals to boot.
Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier comes on as a substitute to replace Kyle Walker
Tottenham look like they could lose defenders Danny Rose and Kyle Walker this summer, with a number of clubs thought to be interested in signing them.
The Independent reports that Manchester City are trying to sign 27-year-old England international Walker, whereas Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in the signature of 26-year-old Rose, reports the Express.
England’s Danny Rose and Andros Townsend during training
Rose played only 18 Premier League games for Tottenham this season, although he has been restricted by the injury he picked up in the goalless draw with Sunderland in January.
Walker made 33 league appearances, providing six assists as Tottenham finished runners up to Chelsea this season.
Although losing the England pair might not have the same impact as the likes of Harry Kane or Dele Alli, their departure could still prove to be a setback to the remarkable progress Tottenham have made under Mauricio Pochettino.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino after the match
Their incredible pace and energy add width to both flanks and has helped allow the Spurs forwards more space in attacking positions.
Although Pochettino has the likes of Ben Davies and Kieran Trippier as capable replacements should Rose and Walker leave the club, it is both the depth to the squad and attacking pace on each wing that would suffer a hit if the England duo depart.
Whether or not they continue to be regular starters in this strong Tottenham side, the pair still provide an alternative route to goal should their forwards be struggling to break down a stubborn defence, and it is this outlet that helps to make Pochettino’s side such a formidable force.
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