Tottenham keen on Benfica star Antonio Silva
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a summer move for SL Benfica’s highly-rated centre-back Antonio Silva, as the North London club look to strengthen their defensive options ahead of next season. According to TEAMtalk, the 22-year-old Portuguese international has emerged as one of four defensive targets on Spurs’ radar. While manager satisfaction with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and promising youngster Luka Vuskovic remains high, the club are keeping their options open in the transfer market. Why Silva Makes Sense for Spurs The Viseu-born defender has developed into one of Europe’s brightest defensive prospects since breaking through at Benfica. With over 150 appearances for the Portuguese giants and nine goals to his name, Silva combines defensive solidity with a threat from set-pieces—qualities any Premier League side would covet. Spurs’ interest intensifies given Radu Dragusin’s uncertain future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Romanian defender reportedly sought a January exit, leaving the club potentially short of defensive depth. Competition for His Signature Tottenham face a challenge, though. Silva isn’t their only target, with Nottingham Forest’s Murillo, Bruges’ Joel Ordonez, and Leeds United’s Charlie Cresswell also under consideration. The club appear determined to recruit defensive reinforcement, but which centre-back ultimately arrives remains [...]
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