Kyle Walker-Peters, a defender for Southampton who formerly attended Spurs’ academy, is apparently a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Just four years after selling the right-back Kyle Walker-Peters to Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly considering a move for him during the summer transfer window, according to talkSPORT.
Walker-Peters’ decision to begin the season in the Championship after establishing himself in the Premier League may have taken many by surprise. The 27-year-old may be looking for a path back to the top division as he has maintained his strong play in the second division.
After the English full-back spent the second half of the 2019–2020 season on loan with the Saints, Spurs previously permitted him to leave on a permanent contract. The south coast club has seen success with the England international, and Spurs may be considering bringing him back to north London.
Tottenham Move for Walker-Peters
Walker-Peters was only allowed to join the Championship team for four years, but now Tottenham is ‘considering’ re-signing him during the summer transfer window, according to talkSPORT. The Saints will have to decide what to do with the 27-year-old later this year because his contract expires at the end of the 2024–2025 season.
Manager Russell Martin called Walker-Peters a “beautiful footballer.” If Southampton is unable to sign him to a new contract, Walker-Peters could leave St Mary’s Stadium on a free transfer next summer. As a result, they will need to let him go in order to prevent him from leaving for nothing.
Ange Postecoglou may find the Southampton defender to be a valuable option due to his versatility. He has played on both sides of defense for the Saints, and this season, under Martin, he has even moved a little bit closer to the front line. This season, the Australian strategist has struggled at full-back, with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie both needing time on the sidelines.
Spurs may be able to score a deal during the summer transfer window if Southampton doesn’t get promoted and since his contract is expiring. The team in north London will be hoping that Walker-Peters, who was previously shipped to the Saints by Daniel Levy, hasn’t harbored resentment.
