Tottenham plotting move for Koni De Winter

According to Teamtalk, Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move to sign AC Milan centre-back Koni De Winter next year.

The north London giants had a dismal start to the Premier League campaign but have had a tremendous turnar0und since the last international break. They recently went on a three-match winning streak in the top-flight before the defeat at Leeds United.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi was backed with a big spending spree last summer and there is a possibility that the hierarchy could provide more funds in January so that the club can push for European qualification during the back end of the league campaign.

Teamtalk now claim that Spurs are one of many English clubs plotting a move for Koni De Winter, who has made a big impression for Milan since his move from Genoa last year. He has started all but one of the Rossoneri’s Serie A matches this season.

The Rossoneri appear under no pressure to sell the Belgian and it remains to be seen whether he can be convinced to move on.

Unlikely

The 24-year-old has become a key player under new Milan head coach Ruben Amorim this term. He started on the right side of the back three and has since operated in a back four for the Rossoneri after a change in formation.

Despite the switch, De Winter has been brilliant with a passing accuracy of 94%. He has also won 4 duels per appearance, while making almost 3 recoveries and 2 tackles per game. The Belgian has been brilliant with his physical and aerial presence.

He has all the attributes to suit the Premier League, but it would be a huge surprise if Milan entertain a mid-season sale. The club’s hierarchy showed big ambition with marquee signings last summer with the aim to qualify for the Champions League.

We don’t believe the Milan giants will permit his sale in January but a transfer could materialise in the summer if Milan don’t qualify for the elite European competition. Still any interested club may need to pay a significant fee to prise him away.

He is valued at £21 million by Transfermarkt, but it could take twice the figure to persuade Milan into a sale. Spurs are well covered in central defence with Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Tosin Adarabioyo. Ben Davies can provide backup too.

Hence, we don’t see Spurs entering De Winter’s pursuit next year unless there is a high-profile centre-back exit.