Tottenham are still interested in Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly, although he may have to wait until the summer.
According to The Times, Tottenham has maintained its interest in acquiring the services of a center-back.
They attempted to sign him over the summer and even made a bid for him, but the deal was rejected.
Kelly‘s contract was slated to expire in the summer, so the Spurs planned to sign him in January.
However, the source states that Bournemouth have historically demonstrated a willingness to let players depart on a free transfer, implying that while they may oppose selling Kelly in January, Spurs might sign him on a free transfer in the forthcoming summer window.
Tottenham‘s need for defence reinforcements, however, is acute, especially given their recent injury setbacks.
The absence of both Micky van de Ven, who suffered a hamstring injury against Chelsea, and Cristian Romero, who was suspended following the same game, has left Spurs in a defensive bind.
With just Eric Dier available as a recognised center-back, manager Ange Postecoglou was forced to use right-back Emerson Royal in central defence against Villa.
The paucity of center-back choices highlights the pressing need for reinforcements, with the management eager to bolster the defensive lineup in order to maintain team stability.
Failure to bring in defensive reinforcements in January could jeopardise the club’s chances for the rest of the season.
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