{"id":134187,"date":"2023-11-25T01:23:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T01:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=134187"},"modified":"2023-11-25T01:23:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T01:23:59","slug":"how-tottenham-could-line-up-after-major-transfer-splurge-including-marc-guehi-and-jarrad-branthwaite-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/how-tottenham-could-line-up-after-major-transfer-splurge-including-marc-guehi-and-jarrad-branthwaite-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tottenham could line up after major transfer splurge including Marc Guehi and Jarrad Branthwaite | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
TOTTENHAM are on the hunt for a new centre-back in January amid their defensive crisis.<\/strong><\/p>\n Things were going swimmingly for Ange Postecoglou's men until their clash with Chelsea earlier this month.<\/p>\n The affable Aussie lost Cristian Romero to suspension and Micky van de Ven injury during the chaotic London derby.<\/p>\n He subsequently fielded a makeshift backline comprised of Ben Davies and Eric Dier against Wolves, and is likely to have to do so again until Romero's suspension ends in two games' time.<\/p>\n According to the Mail, Spurs have drawn up a five-man shortlist of centre-backs they could target in January as extra cover for the oft-suspended Romero and crocked Van de Ven.<\/p>\n It is headed up by Premier League duo Marc Guehi and Jarrad Branthwaite.<\/p>\n While AC Milan's Malick Thiaw, Goncalo Inacio of Sporting Lisbon and Benfica's Morato are also on their shortlist.<\/p>\n With Van de Ven's injury set to keep him out until some time into the new year, it's possible that a new acquisition would slot straight in next<\/span> to Romero.<\/p>\n The Argentine had looked a calmer presence this season, prior to his reckless moment against Chelsea.<\/p>\n Should he be in top form, he would be the perfect man for a new centre-back to slot in next to.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Romero, 25, has averaged a red card every 18.75 appearances for Spurs, however.<\/p>\n So if he were to get suspended yet again, or injured, Tottenham may look to recruit two extra defenders in January.<\/p>\n This would be made more likely by a possible Dier departure.<\/p>\n The England international is out of contract at the end of the season and very unlikely to be handed a new one.<\/p>\n Spurs could look to cash in mid-season, with Dier's former club Sporting Lisbon reportedly interested.<\/p>\n In the event that Tottenham get two centre-backs they could even field the likes of Guehi and Branthwaite together, giving real competition for places at the back.<\/p>\n Ahead of the defence, Spurs have recently been boosted by the return to fitness of Rodrigo<\/span> Bentancur.<\/p>\n The Uruguayan can help add class to the Lilywhite's engine room, which will be particularly handy during James Maddison's injury lay-off.<\/p>\n Richarlison should return to fitness in the next few weeks after undergoing surgery, although Ivan Perisic, Manor Solomon and Ryan Sessegnon remain long-term absentees.<\/p>\n
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