Tottenham Backed to Sign 22-Year-Old Champions League Finalist Labelled a ‘Defender’s Nightmare

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to build on their progress under manager Ange Postecoglou, and former Spurs defender Alan Hutton believes the club can reach the “next level” with the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi.

Adeyemi’s Potential Move to Spurs

The 22-year-old winger has been told he can seek a new club despite playing a key role in Dortmund’s run to the UEFA Champions League final, where they were beaten by Real Madrid. Adeyemi has been linked with a move to the Premier League, attracting interest from Chelsea, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Tottenham.

Former Spurs Star Hutton Backs Adeyemi Move

Alan Hutton is confident that Adeyemi possesses the skills needed to excel under Postecoglou. In an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Hutton said:

“I think so. I keep saying the words ‘he’s a defender’s nightmare’ but that’s what he is. He’d give a fullback a sleepless night. He’s very direct, pacey, can go both ways, and really gets the fans excited, so I’m not surprised this is what they’re looking at.

“The style of football that Tottenham play is all action and gungho to really get at the opposition and score as many goals as possible, so it doesn’t really surprise me.

“Again, it will come down to costs, fees, and wages. But Tottenham are a massive club, and you can tell by the names they’re going for that they’re looking to take it to the next level. The next few weeks are going to be really interesting.”

Tottenham’s Transfer Strategy

Tottenham are likely to sign a wide forward this summer to provide competition for starting spots. This could mean moving on players like Bryan Gil, who has struggled to make an impact at Spurs. An official proposal for Adeyemi wouldn’t be surprising given his raw qualities and high potential.

Conclusion

Hopefully, the financial terms will be reasonable, and Tottenham can persuade Adeyemi to choose a move to North London over their rivals. The next few weeks will be crucial as Spurs look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.