Serie A enforcer would be significant upgrade on Toby Alderweireld for Tottenham

Add as preferred source on Google

Spurs will enter the transfer market for new additions during the summer transfer window. Having not signed a player since Lucas Moura in January 2018, it seems certain Mauricio Pochettino will strengthen.

One man who has been linked with a move to north London is Sampdoria central defender Joachim Andersen. Sky Sports report that Spurs have scouted the Danish defender recently.

The 22-year-old has played 33 games for the Serie A side this season, proving one of the club’s most reliable performers.

A bizarre £25 million release clause in the contract of Toby Alderweireld could see him depart Spurs this summer. If the Belgian leaves, Pochettino will almost certainly need a new defender.

Andersen would represent a solid replacement.

According to Who Scored, Andersen averages 2.4 aerials won each game, whilst he also boasts a pass success of 88.9%.

Alderweireld has proved a decent player for Spurs, particularly this season, but his departure wouldn’t be the end of the world. Not least if they can secure Andersen as a replacement.

At 22, the big Dane’s career is still in its infancy. Alderweireld is 30 now and won’t be around forever. Signing a younger, more mobile upgrade now would represent good business for Spurs.

The Spurs man is out of contract in 2020 and Pochettino won’t want to lose him for free. If a team is forthcoming with the £25 million, they would be wise to cash-in and make Andersen the focal point of the back four ahead of his peak years.