Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has reported that Tottenham Hotspur are “actually shut” to signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba.

Tottenham have been fairly energetic this switch window because the membership goes via a summer time rebuild underneath new supervisor Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham have already secured the signings of Dejan Kulusevski, who returns on a everlasting deal from Juventus, in addition to Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison.

They’ve additionally reportedly agreed private phrases with Manor Solomon and as per the most recent report, with Wolfsburg centre-back Micky van de Ven as effectively.

As per Telegraaf reporter Mike Verweij, the participant has reached settlement with Spurs on a contract till 2028.

Nevertheless, Tottenham’s pursuit of defensive reinforcements doesn’t finish there, as they proceed their efforts to safe the providers of Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen.

Fabrizio Romano has beforehand confirmed Tottenham’s curiosity within the participant and claimed that Spurs really feel he could be a “excellent” signing for them.

And Galetti has now steered that Tottenham are on the verge of signing the center-back from the German membership.

He instructed GiveMeSport:

“Tottenham, after the finalisation of the offers for Maddison and Vicario, at the moment are engaged on Edmond Tapsoba.

The feeling is that Tottenham are actually near the signing of the centre-back from Bayer Leverkusen.”

Tottenham’s line of defense has been recognized as an space in want of enchancment, and if the studies are correct, the additions of Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba would strengthen their backline considerably.

Within the midst of the squad overhaul, a number of gamers are anticipated to depart Tottenham, together with Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez.

The potential signings of Tapsoba and van de Ven would tackle the defensive points that the membership has been going through, offering stable reinforcements for the upcoming season.