Report: Southampton beat Tottenham to the signing of League One star

Football Insider have revealed that Southampton have now agreed a deal to sign Peterborough United centre-back Ronnie Edwards, who was on Tottenham’s radar.

Ronnie Edwards was linked with Tottenham

Edwards has been a cut above the rest in League One over the past few years and it seemed only a matter of time before he makes a step up to a bigger club.

The defender, who has been capped for England’s Under-20 side, was allegedly on Tottenham’s radar, with Football Insider claiming that Spurs watched him extensively last season.

In fact, the report states that the North London club seriously considered a move for the 22-year-old but they have now been beaten to the punch by Southampton.

Southampton win the race for Ronnie Edwards

According to the update, the Saints now have had an offer accepted by Peterborough for Edwards’ transfer, with the two sides having reached a full agreement over the terms of the deal.

The defender is now set to sign a four-year contract at St Mary’s, with the deal expected to be announced after his medical and other formalities are done.

Tottenham currently have the likes of Ashley Phillips, Alfie Dorrington, and Luka Vuskovic on their books in North London, and all three centre-backs will be hoping to make an impact in the coming years.

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Tottenham have some promising young centre-backs knocking on the door of the first-team in the form of Ashley Phillips and Alfie Dorrington while they also have another top talent out on loan in Luka Vuskovic.

Signing another young centre-back might adversely affect their development and could block their pathway to the first-team.

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