Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici using tested transfer tactic ‘for up to 10 players’

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Tottenham Hotspur have drawn up a list of ten potential defensive transfer targets as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to strengthen this area of the pitch. The Lilywhites are set for a busy window under Nuno and face the important task of trying to keep Harry Kane at the club.

Central defence is a key are that Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has placed an emphasis on and has identified a number of options for the club to consider.

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar is a name that continues to be linked with the club, though Tottenham correspondent for football.london, Alasdair Gold, has made clear that Spurs are prioritising a deal for a centre-back ahead of anything else.

Tottenham are believed to be closing in a on a £15million deal to sign Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna and are also targeting Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, Inter Milan’s Milan Skiniar and Jannik Vestargaard of Southampton.

That’s according to a report by the Athletic, who add that the likes of Serge Aurier, Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderwiereld could all be heading for the exit doors.

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When asked about the club’s plans in the transfer market, Nuno admitted that Spurs are carefully considering their options and will move to complete a deal should an opportunity arise.

“Anything can happen in football; it happens so fast.

“This transfer window has been different because of the Euros, because of the struggles of the pandemic, all these things have delayed things.

“Us as a club are aware and working on a daily basis because we have to be ready on a daily basis to react if it’s necessary. Improving our squad is not an easy job and we have to be really accurate and clinical on who we bring.”

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The former Wolves boss will be reunited with Matt Doherty ahead of the upcoming campaign, having worked with the Irish full-back during his time at Molineux.

Doherty started only 13 games for Spurs last season and struggled to make a positive impression during his debut season with the club, though Nuno may view this as an opportunity to bring out the best in the 29-year-old.

Another player expected to play a big role for Spurs next season is young defender Joe Rodon, who made 19 appearances in all competitions last term.

The 23-year-old completed the full 90 minutes in all four of Wales’ matches at Euro 2020 and will now be hoping for regular game time in the Premier League.

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