In their relentless pursuit to strengthen their squad, Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Turkish powerhouses Galatasaray, aiming to secure the services of Victor Nelsson and Sacha Boey.
Leading the pack among potential suitors, Tottenham has expressed a keen interest in the talented Dutch center-back, Victor Nelsson. Although not as much, they are also linked with a move for Boey.
However, negotiations with Galatasaray, where their vice president Erden Timur has been investing considerable time, have revealed a significant hurdle: the Turkish club’s combined asking price of €50 million for both players.
While Nelsson’s release clause stands at £25 million, aligning with Galatasaray’s valuation of the promising defender, Tottenham face a decision. Who among these two players do they prioritize and sign?
Prioritizing one target over the other seems inevitable, especially considering the potential departures of Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez, which would create room for additional defensive signings at the North London club.
With new manager Ange Postecoglou at the helm, Tottenham have an opportunity to mold the team to his vision, and fortifying the defence emerges as a top priority. This is due to how badly the defence performed last season.
Tottenham had one of the worst defensive records in the Premier League and if not for the attacking exploits of Harry Kane & co. – they might have faced the same fate as one of the teams battling for relegation.
On top of the shaky defence, leaving Hugo Lloris in goal was much like ‘letting a fox guard a hen house’. The French goalkeeper was a pale shadow of his imperious self and struggled to match the pace of the game.
It comes as no surprise that Tottenham are heavily linked with a move for both Edmond Tapsoba and Micky van de Ven this summer. Postecoglou certainly knows what holes to plug first.
As negotiations with Galatasaray unfold, the outcome will prove pivotal to Tottenham’s aspirations for defensive reinforcements. Nelsson would be a sensational acquisition for us to make.
Undoubtedly, Tottenham’s ambitious approach in the transfer market underlines their determination to construct a formidable side capable of challenging at the highest level. Only time will reveal the outcome of this decisive chapter.
