Tottenham checklist ‘Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba on a switch shortlist’

Tottenham have reportedly positioned Dutch defender Micky van de Ven on a shortlist alongside Edmond Tapsoba as Ange Postecoglou seems to be to bolster his aspect’s defence by dipping into the switch market.

Spurs leaked targets final season, including six in a defeat against Newcastle and essentially the most out of any crew within the Premier League‘s high 10.

Van de Ven is at present plying his commerce at Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg and is needed by Tottenham, based on Fabrizio Romano.

The 22-year-old made 36 appearances throughout the Bundesliga and German cup final season and has been earmarked for a transfer to the English top-flight because the finish of the season.

Talks have reportedly already taken place between Tottenham and the defender who has 4 years remaining on his current contract in Germany.

Micky van de Ven (proper) has reportedly held talks with Tottenham forward of a possible transfer

Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba (proper) can also be reportedly being monitored by Spurs

De Ven is represented by Staff Raiola, previously led by super agent Mino Raiola prior to his death at the age of 54 last year following a short illness.

Spurs are but to make any defensive signings within the switch window however seem keen to bolster their backline after moreover being linked with a transfer for Tapsoba.

The Burkina Faso born star additionally performs within the Bundesliga and has been talked about as an alternative choice for Tottenham after a equally spectacular season.

Tapsoba made 47 appearances in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen final season and appeared in each the Champions League and Europa League.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is concentrating on defensive reinforcements forward of subsequent season

He began all however one in all Leverkusen’s German top-flight matches and performed a complete of two,873 minutes within the league as Xabi Alonso’s aspect completed sixth total.

Nevertheless, the London outfit could possibly be rivalled by different potential Premier League suitors amid related reported curiosity from Liverpool.

In the meantime, they’ve agreed a £17.2million fee for Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and are also gaining confidence in their pursuit of James Maddison.

Vicario will act as Hugo Lloris’ substitute between the posts and is admired for his cat-like reflexes and impressive performances in the Serie A last season.