Wed Oct 30 20:22:20 UTC 2024: ## Tottenham Set to Strengthen Defence in January Transfer Window
**London, UK** – Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bolster their backline in the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports.
Sources close to the club suggest that Tottenham are seeking a new centre-back to provide much-needed depth and quality to their defense. While the club boasts two world-class defenders in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, they lack a reliable backup option.
Former scout Mick Brown, who has worked with both Tottenham and Manchester United, highlighted the club’s lack of defensive depth as a key concern. “They wanted to bring in a new central defender during the summer, but that didn’t go according to plan,” Brown said.
With just two clean sheets in their first nine league games, Tottenham are keen to strengthen their defensive rotation. Their current backup option, Radu Dragusin, has failed to live up to expectations, leaving the club vulnerable.
Manager Ange Postecoglou was forced to field makeshift options at the back last season, and the club is determined to avoid a repeat of that situation.
“Bringing in a world-class defender will give them the kind of depth that is needed to challenge the best teams in the country,” Brown added.
Tottenham’s pursuit of a new centre-back highlights their ambition to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League. The January transfer window could prove to be crucial for the North London club as they strive for defensive solidity.
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