Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly discussed the prospect of signing the Everton veteran, but they should be looking to the future.
According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, Tottenham Hotspur have discussed the prospect of signing Phil Jagielka from Everton this summer, but what does that kind of thinking mean for Spurs youngster Cameron Carter-Vickers?
While Tottenham may be looking for defensive reinforcements if Kevin Wimmer leaves the club, signing a player less than a month away from his 35th birthday would be a kick in the teeth for the young American who has been tipped for greatness in North London.
It is one thing signing a young player who can add real quality to Tottenham’s already impressive back line, but quite another buying a veteran who is fast approaching the end of his career.
With Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen and Eric Dier already at Tottenham, the best Jagielka could hope for is a bit-part role – exactly the type of role Carter-Vickers should be getting as he looks to gain experience.
If Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino does not yet feel the 19-year-old is ready, the only way to change that is to slowly bed him in, giving him more minutes on the rare occasions when two of Dier, Alderweireld and Vertonghen are rested or unavailable.
The Jagielka rumour seems bizarre even in the silly season, yet if Tottenham have ever seriously considered it, Carter-Vickers must wonder just how long he has to wait to become the next in line.
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