Tottenham Hotspur should consider a move for the Barcelona ace this summer.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has a lot of thinking to do with regards to his central defensive department.
Spurs ace Toby Alderweireld has a £25 million release clause inserted into his current contract – one that can be activated up until July 26th.
It seems as though Pochettino is planning for life without the Belgian, with BBC Sport reporting that Tottenham are planning to hijack Arsenal’s move for William Saliba.
Even if Spurs do sign the young Frenchman, however, that might not be enough.
Jan Vertonghen is on the long side of 32, and he will more than likely start to decline over the next few seasons.
And with this in mind, Tottenham should consider a move for Barcelona ace Samuel Umtiti.
Left-footed
The 25-year-old would be the perfect long-term replacement for Vertonghen.
The fact that he is left-footed means that he would be the perfect partner for either Davinson Sanchez or Saliba, if they do manage to sign the teenager.
He can play out from the back
This is vital for any defender who joins Spurs.
Pochettino prefers his team to build up play from defence, so their centre-backs need to be comfortable in possession.
And that is exactly what Umtiti is – a ball playing defender in the extreme.
Availability
Barcelona are willing to sell the Frenchman for just €40 million (£36 million), according to Marca.
Umtiti is vastly experienced in playing at the very highest level, and he is a World Cup winner. That kind of winning mentality could prove to be crucial to Tottenham’s hopes of ending their 11-year wait for a trophy next season.
And the fact that he is reportedly available for just £36 million makes a move for him a real no-brainer for Pochettino.
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