Tottenham needs faster defenders in their squad and not a defender like Wolves’ Conor Coady, according to Gabriel Agbonlahor.
We expect the Lilywhites to be busy in this transfer window and one position that continues to give them problems is their defence.
The defence gave them issues last season and Jose Mourinho complained about it even though they signed Joe Rodon.
The Lilywhites are closing in on making Nuno Espirito Santo their next manager (The Athletic) and one of his former players has been linked with a move to N17.
Football Insider reported earlier that the former Wolves manager would like to sign Conor Coady if he becomes the next man on the Tottenham bench.
Coady has developed the reputation of being a reliable and decent defender since he helped Wolves to win promotion back to the Premier League.
However, former Aston Villa attacker, Gabby Agbonlahor says he isn’t the type of defender that Tottenham needs at the moment and says they rather need a defender that is way faster and cannot be beaten for pace.
When asked if Coady can fix Spurs’ poor defence, he responded to Football Insider: “No, no, no.
“Spurs have got defenders like Conor Coady that are confident on the ball. Spurs need defenders that are rock solid as well as being confident on the ball but can’t be beaten in behind.
“For me, no, Coady is not the defender that Tottenham need.”