Tottenham Hotspur may contemplate resigning Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters during the upcoming summer transfer window.
His contract with the North London club apparently includes a buyback clause. Walker-Peters joined Southampton from Tottenham for £12 million in 2020, following a loan spell with the Saints. Since then, the 26-year old has established himself as a key player for Southampton, with impressive performances in both the Premier League and the Championship this season.
According to David Ornstein’s story in The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur are believed to have included a £30 million buy-back clause in Walker-Peters’ contract.
Additionally, both Arsenal and Manchester United have expressed interest in the Southampton defender.
Walker-Peters has had a remarkable season with Southampton under Russell Martin, signaling that he wants to continue playing in the Premier League, either with Southampton or elsewhere.
Walker-Peters has improved significantly since joining St Mary’s, potentially exceeding Spurs’ early expectations. This development may inspire Spurs to consider re-signing him.
According to Graeme Bailey of HITC (via The Spurs News), Walker-Peters should not be disregarded, especially as Tottenham is looking for a versatile defender who can play on both flanks.
While Pedro Porro has been Ange Postecoglou’s top pick at right-back this season, having a versatile player like Walker-Peters might be advantageous.
Tottenham Hotspur may see an opportunity to outrun their opponents in getting his signature, since other teams are interested in signing him the defender.
Tottenham’s prospects of signing Kyle Walker-Peters could be improved. With Walker-Peters’ contract slated to end in 2025, Southampton will have to make a key decision later this year.
If he chooses not to renew his contract, the Saints may have to consider selling him or risk losing him on a free transfer in 2025.
Securing promotion back to the Premier League would greatly increase their prospects of persuading Walker-Peters to stay at St Mary’s.
The club will face a difficult struggle for the rest of the season to finish in the Championship’s top two spots.
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