Report: Spurs and Newcastle are both looking at 35-year-old free agent
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be looking for a new central defender this summer, and they may be offered the chance to sign the highly-decorated Mats Hummels on a free transfer. But, they will face competition from other Premier League clubs.
Despite having Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin in his defensive roster, Ange Postecoglou is expected to try and add a fourth centre-back to his backline this summer.
Spurs have been linked with a number of centre-halves ahead of the summer transfer window, and a report from Football.London has suggested the club will look at players who are ready to move to the Premier League to help their development.
However, one concept that has not been suggested previously is that Spurs may look for a more experienced head rather than an up-and-coming defender.
Could Spurs sign Mats Hummels?
That has changed now, though, with speculation surfacing linking Tottenham to Mats Hummels, who is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer.
A report from HITC claims Tottenham and Newcastle United are among the clubs that have been in conversation with Hummels’ agent regarding a potential move to the Premier League.
Hummels is said to have made it clear he wants to stay in Europe, having knocked back interest from Saudi Arabia and the USA already this summer.
With the 35-year-old open to a swansong in the Premier League, it is thought clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle, West Ham United, and Everton have all been contacted by the player’s agent.
There is also interest from Spain and Italy.
Spurs Web Opinion
I had never thought of this before, but it’s not the only centre-back signing I want to see. Hummels brings incredible experience, quality, and a winning mentality.
He could be the perfect addition to our squad for the next year or so, allowing the likes of Ashley Phillips and Alfie Dorrington to develop before taking his place.
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