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tottenham hotspur Earn a hard-earned point against Manchester City Premier League Sunday night, but Thomas FrankHopes of taking the Lilywhites into European competition next season continue to look slim.
Tellingly, when Antoine Semenyo scored after the break to make it 2-0, the atmosphere around N17 was one of resignation, like the groans of a famous song. Few foresaw its comeback.
But Spurs did come back, this team is still full of energy, they may fall behind, but they will certainly not be eliminated and advance directly to the last 16. Champions League Just five points off the table Premier LeagueTop eight, although ranked 14th.
Dominic Solanke Provides Spurs with a focal point up front, but more defensive stability is undoubtedly needed nearly two months since taking three Premier League points at home.
Tottenham submit bid for new centre-back
There’s a strange dichotomy between Tottenham’s defensive talent and the depth they find themselves in, with the backline porous and shaky.
Injuries didn’t help, though. Christian Romero and Mickey van de Ven Although they pride themselves on being Spurs’ best players, they have struggled.
Tottenham Hotspur need a new centre-back to strengthen their defence. as Radu Dragusin After returning from a long break against Manchester City, he left something to be desired, with that in mind Report linked The 23-year-old is set to move to Serie A side Roma this month and ENIC Group may be looking to open their wallets.
Maybe they already do. According to Spanish sourcesTottenham Hotspur have submitted a bid for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, with the Blaugrana said to be analyzing a €35m (£30m) offer.
The 26-year-old hasn’t had his best season in Spain but he has long been regarded as one of the most talented defenders in the world and a change of scenery could help reignite his career.
A separate report outlines the belated situation Tottenham Hotspur interested in Al Nasr’s Jon Duranwho is struggling on loan at Fenerbahce. A resolution on the erratic and dangerous young striker will be reached in the coming hours, but Lange and his colleagues are also moving quickly on Araujo’s case.
Why Spurs should sign Araujo
Dragusin made a mistake against Manchester City: his clearance was intercepted and diverted to Antoine Semenho, who scored.
It’s the latest in a series of errors that have hampered Frank’s side this season, and a refresh of the defensive corps could finally pay dividends for a side that once again dip below its weight class in the Premier League.
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Therefore, it’s obvious why there was a concerted effort to bring in Araujo to add an elite center back to the team. If Spurs manage to pull this off, it’s difficult to see Dragosin playing a key role in the Londoners’ plans, especially given the rumors that have surfaced this month.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick described him this way Previously regarded as a “leader” and “one of the best in the world”, despite being hampered by injuries and personal issues, there is still potential to become the leader of Frank’s defence.
As a man of big moments, he might benefit from a move away from Camp Nou, where toxicity levels have been rising after his struggles there.
Also regarded as “sports monsterAraujo has the quality and physique to rival the likes of van de Veen and proves to be a huge upgrade over Dragusin, who struggled to impress even before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Elfsburg in last season’s Europa League.
The Romanian defender returned against Manchester City but had little time to shake off the rust as City went on a rampage before half-time. He should have blocked Rayan Cherki in the visitors’ opener and conceded possession in City’s second.
While Araujo hasn’t been at his best this season, he’s clearly not consistent in Catalonia and could return to his best with a move to Tottenham Hotspur and playing alongside some of England’s strongest and most talented defenders.
He will surely bounce back and Spurs are making sure that happens in a Lilywhites jersey.
All things considered, Dragusin performed well against Pep Guardiola’s title-chasing side. He kept Erling Haaland quiet and he made amends after an inconsistent first half.
But Araujo is totally out of quality, and if Tottenham are to get out of this mess, they must sign top talent to finally get back into shape and sustain it.
