Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing the Ajax defender Devyne Rensch.
The 21-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the Dutch outfit and his performances have attracted the attention of Tottenham, Barcelona and Liverpool. Rensch is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could prove to be a quality long-term investment for all three clubs.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the defender. According to a report from the Spanish publication SPORT via SportWitness, Tottenham have already enquired about the player.
Rensch could prove to be a quality addition for them, especially if Pedro Porro moves on. The Spanish international is a target for Real Madrid and Spurs are looking at potential alternatives. The defender will be tempted to move to the Premier League and a move to Tottenham would be an excellent opportunity for him. He would get to compete in the Premier League and showcase his qualities at a higher level. Furthermore, Tottenham could provide him with the platform to push for trophies regularly as well. It remains to be seen of the situation develops.
Similarly, Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Alexander has been linked with an exit from the club and the Reds are looking at alternatives. They have the financial resources to sign the 21-year-old, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line.
Barcelona could use more quality and depth in the side as well. Rensch is likely to be available for a nominal price because of his contract situation. Therefore, he is an appealing option for them. Barcelona are going through financial difficulties and they cannot afford to spend over the odds. They need to hunt for bargains in the market and the 21-year-old would be ideal.