Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a successful summer transfer window as Daniel Levy not only brought in some ceiling-raising players but also ensured that the surplus in Ange Postecoglou’s dressing room was shown the exit door.
While the club had been subject to links with some of the top players from around Europe, the search for a backup full back to Destiny Udogie led them to Premier League rivals Bournemouth. The North Londoners expressed interest in bringing Milos Kerkez to White Hart Lane in the recently concluded summer transfer window.
Tottenham join race for highly-rated Bournemouth full-back
Kerkez is one of the best players outside the traditional big six. He has made a name for himself since moving to Premiership in 2023. In his full debut season with the Cherries, he made 33 appearances in all competitions and put in an impressive shift in the left-back role.
His performances have attracted interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta’s side explored possibilities to bring the Hungarian international to the Emirates Stadium. Manchester United also expressed interest in signing Kerkez alongside Tottenham Hotspur, per GMS.
Kerkez on the move this winter?
Ange Postecoglou has found an undisputed player in the spot in Italian defender Destiny Udogie, who was exceptional in the previous campaign. The Lilywhites do have Sergio Reguilon in the backup role to the Italian international; however, the former Real Madrid defender is not in plans at Spurs, and the club wanted to bring the 20-year-old as a long-term solution to the depth at LB.
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While Tottenham have registered interest in signing Kerkez, any move to bring the Hungarian wouldn’t come easy as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Aston Villa are lurking around for his potential signatures.
Bournemouth would be ready to negotiate a deal around £42 million for the full back amid interest from some of the biggest names in world football.
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Would you take Kerkez at N17 this winter?
