Peter McVitie Fri, 23 January 2026 at 9:33 am UTC·4 min read Spurs forced into market by defensive emergency The north London club had originally identified the 31-year-old as a primary target for the summer window, intending to join a host of suitors vying for his signature when he became a free agent on June 30. However, circumstances have forced Spurs to bring those plans forward to the current window, The Athletic reports.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Head coach Frank has been left with a decimated backline, prompting the club to accelerate their pursuit. The decision to move now rather than wait has been driven by a severe shortage of options on the left side of defence....
