Leonardo Bonucci once hailed £20m Tottenham defensive target, he has ‘no fear’ and ‘enormous room for improvement’

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Tottenham Hotspur are set for a busy few months on the transfer front now Thomas Frank has taken the reins as manager.

Tottenham have already secured a couple of deals, signing Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso permanently.

Luka Vuskovic is now also in London after agreeing a deal with Tottenham two years ago, and Kota Takai is set to arrive at Spurs in the near future.

However, Tottenham seem intent on strengthening their back line further, and one reported target has been hailed by Italian defensive legend Leonardo Bonucci.

Leonardo Bonucci sang Koni De Winter’s praises

TBR Football has relayed a report claiming Tottenham have enquired about Genoa defender Koni De Winter.

The 23-year-old, a Belgium international, is said to be valued at €25million (£20million).

De Winter became the youngest ever Juventus starter in Champions League history when he featured against Malmo in December 2021 at the age of 19 years and 179 days.

The likes of Bonucci and Massimiliano Allegri sang De Winter’s praises after the match.

“Koni had a good game, he played with personality,” he said, as per Old Juve.

“We had already seen him in London against Chelsea. He has no fear and this will be an advantage for his career.

“He must remain humble now, he has enormous room for improvement, he has a whole career ahead of him.”

Meanwhile, Allegri said: “De Winter is more of a central defender, but he can also play full-back. He played a game with personality. I’m very happy with his performance.”

And before the game, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved said: “De Winter? He’s relaxed, I think he can become a really strong player.”

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What Koni De Winter could bring to Tottenham

De Winter may have left Juventus, but he’s been impressing for Genoa, registering 26 appearances last season and bagging three goals.

He likely would’ve made more appearances were it not for a mid-season hamstring injury.

De Winter is a tall, skilled, strong and versatile defender who excels both at the back and further up the pitch.

Tottenham have had a lot of joy with players from the Italian leagues, so hopefully this will be a case of more of the same.