Tottenham Hotspur could finalise the signing of Getafe CF centre-back Omar Alderete as soon as the January transfer window opens.
That’s according to club insider John Wenham, who believes Spurs can get the 28-year-old through the door as soon as the January transfer window opens.
Tottenham urged to sign Omar Alderete
Speaking to Tottenham News, he said:
“It is good to see centre-backs being linked with the club.”
“If this is true, then the player should be signed by 1 January. He has a release clause, so Tottenham know what the deal is. Have the money transferred by 9 am on 1 January and the player will be on his way to North London.
“I don’t know much about this player. However, I trust our scouting team, they have signed some other lesser-known players who have proven to be good signings, so why can’t they do that again?”
Tottenham’s need to sign new centre-back
Tottenham are in desperate need of a new defender in the January transfer window to help their current crisis at the back.
First choice centre-back duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both out injured.
Both have had recurring troubles with injuries this season having missed a good chunk of games so far.
Ange Postecoglou surprised everyone when he named the duo in the starting XI against Chelsea during their 4-3 defeat.
But neither of them managed to go through the game without suffering injuries. Romero lasted less than 15 minutes and Micky van de Ven was forced off in the final quarter of the game.
Meanwhile Ben Davies, who stepped up initially in the absence of the aforementioned duo, also picked up a hamstring injury recently ruling him our for a significant period.
Ange Postecoglou has had to play summer signing Archie Gray as a makeshift center-back for the past few games and may have to field the pair again vs Manchester United.
Alderete’s release clause makes him an attainable target, and Spurs fans will hope the club acts decisively to bring him in on January 1.
A new defender at this point has become almost a necessity for Tottenham. But before any January arrivals, Postecoglou will have to navigate crucial fixtures with his depleted squad, including an upcoming clash against Manchester United.
