Tottenham Hotspur Accept €15 Million Bid from Spartak Moscow for Davinson Sanchez
Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly accepted a bid of €15 million (£12.9 million) from Spartak Moscow for their center-back, Davinson Sanchez. However, personal terms have not yet been agreed upon, and Sanchez is said to have reservations about the move. Other clubs, including Real Betis, Sevilla, and Galatasaray, have also shown interest in the player. At present, there is skepticism as to whether Sanchez will ultimately agree to the transfer.
One of the factors that may be influencing Sanchez’s decision is the current ban on Russian clubs from European competition. Additionally, there are security and ethical concerns about moving to a country that is involved in an ongoing war. Furthermore, black players have frequently been subjected to racist abuse while playing in Russia. These factors may contribute to Sanchez’s hesitation in accepting the move.
If Sanchez does leave Tottenham, he may be followed by fellow center-backs Japhet Tanganga and Joe Rodon, both of whom are available for sale or loan. Tanganga and Rodon’s potential departures would further deplete Tottenham’s defensive options.
On the incoming front, Tottenham had initially thought they had secured a deal to sign 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers central defender Ashley Phillips for £3 million plus £2 million in add-ons. However, Blackburn has now increased their asking price to £5 million plus £4.5 million in add-ons as they seek to alleviate their financial troubles. Despite the difference in asking price, there is still confidence that a compromise can be reached.
Should Phillips join Tottenham, it would not affect the club’s plan to sign two senior center-backs this summer. Priority targets for Tottenham include Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba. Clement Lenglet, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham from Barcelona, is also a possibility, as is Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo.
Tottenham’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, has expressed the need to strengthen the center-back position this summer. Last season, Tottenham conceded 63 goals in the Premier League and an additional three goals in their recent friendly defeat to West Ham.
Next on Tottenham’s pre-season agenda is a friendly match against local side Lion City Sailors in Singapore on Wednesday.
In conclusion, Tottenham Hotspur has accepted a bid from Spartak Moscow for Davinson Sanchez, but the player has reservations about the move. The ban on Russian clubs from European competition and concerns about security and racism may be influencing Sanchez’s decision. Tottenham is also looking to strengthen their defense with potential signings of Ashley Phillips, Micky van de Ven, Edmond Tapsoba, Clement Lenglet, or Tosin Adarabioyo. The club’s head coach has identified the center-back position as a priority for improvement.