Tottenham Hotspur made several moves late in the summer window. Xavi Simons arrived to fill the need for a creative No.10 role.
Randal Kolo Muani came in on loan from PSG after Dominic Solanke’s injury. Yet, the defence remained untouched.
The absence of a new centre-back has raised concerns heading into a long season. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have started strongly.
But both have histories of injuries. Kevin Danso is available, while Radu Dragusin continues his recovery from a serious knee problem.
Kota Takai only joined recently and is still adjusting to life in north London. It is clear that Spurs may need another player at the back in January.
Manchester United are thinking along similar lines. Reinforcements in defence are a priority at Old Trafford, especially with question marks around depth.
Transfer News Live earlier reported about Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi, showing that he has been on the radar of top clubs for some time.
Now, as per TBR Football, Tottenham and United are preparing to rival Liverpool in the chase for the Crystal Palace defender.
Guehi came close to joining the Reds on deadline day after a £35 million agreement, even completing his medical.
But Palace pulled out at the last moment as they could not find a replacement, leaving Liverpool frustrated. With Guehi’s contract expiring next summer, the situation has opened up again.
He will be free to discuss terms with foreign clubs from January, but Premier League sides want to act before that point.
Tottenham and United see the 25-year-old as an ideal addition to their squads, bringing leadership and consistency at the back.
Reports suggest Palace may be forced to sell for around £25 million in January.
As things stand, the battle between Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham could define one of the biggest defensive moves of the winter market.
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