Report: Tottenham plot summer move for defensive Bundesliga starlet
Tottenham have reportedly placed Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie on their list of transfer targets this summer, according to Football Insider.
Spurs have faltered defensively in recent weeks which has seen the club slip to eighth-place in the Premier League after three consecutive defeats.
The Lilywhites have been forced to deal with the absence of main organiser Eric Dier in that time, as well as failing to bring in reinforcements during last month’s transfer window.
But Football Insider report that Spurs are seeking to address Antonio Conte’s defensive worries this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Hincapie emerging high upon the club’s list of priorities.
Hincapie joined Bayer Leverkusen last summer, signing a contract until 2026 (Goal) after an impressive stint with Argentine club CA Talleres and Ecuador at the Copa America.
However, the report goes on to state that Spurs won’t be alone in showing interest, with the likes of Napoli, AC Milan, Roma, Sevilla and Zenit all monitoring the centre-back.
Since his move to the BayArena, the 20-year-old has established himself as a regular in the line-up, turning out as both a left-back and centre-back for the German side.
He has made 21 appearances in all competitions this season (Transfermarkt) including in the Europa League, where he has helped Leverkusen progress through the group stage.
Spurs Web Opinion
Tottenham still need to add another centre-back and the left-footed Hincapie could be a very interesting option to bring in. He has quickly emerged as a promising defender, but the fact he has such a long contract while performing well could mean he will be an expensive get.
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