Tottenham Hotspur are displaying an curiosity in signing Membership Brugge left-back Maxim De Cuyper.
Maxim De Cuyper, 24, has seen his popularity improve since final yr, due to his constantly spectacular performances for Membership Brugge. Having made his senior debut again in 2019/20 season, the left-back has gone onto rack up 84 appearances, registering six objectives and 19 assists.
The Belgian had a terrific 2023/24 marketing campaign, enjoying a key function in Membership Brugge’s successful the league title. He contributed 20 objectives in 55 appearances throughout all competitions. Maxim De Cuyper was going very effectively this season earlier than struggling an Achilles tendon drawback final week, ruling him out for the foreseeable future.
Tottenham had reportedly despatched scouts to observe De Cuyper in motion lately, though they weren’t the one membership. London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea have additionally been maintaining tabs on the 24-year-old’s progress at Membership Brugge.
Maxim De Cuyper on Tottenham radar forward of winter window
Tottenham have endured an underwhelming marketing campaign, with a glut of accidents hampering their progress underneath Ange Postecoglou. The Australian’s defensive unit have been affected by harm issues.
Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies are at the moment sidelined, forcing Postecoglou to make use of teenage midfielder Archie Grey in central defence alongside Radu Dragusin. To make issues worse, Djed Spence was despatched off in Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day whereas Dragusin went off injured.
The Lilywhites definitely require defensive reinforcements within the January switch window. A centre-back is an absolute should to assist out Postecoglou’s aspect instantly. As well as, they may additionally do with a brand new left-back to cowl and compete with Future Udogie, and Maxim De Cuyper could be an excellent choice.
De Cuyper has confirmed himself within the Belgian Professional League, and at 24, maybe is on the proper time to make the step up in his profession. A transfer to Spurs may very well be excellent as it might permit him to check himself towards the world’s finest gamers within the Premier League and enhance his recreation additional. The six-cap Belgium worldwide has the attacking qualities to thrive in Massive Ange’s system at N17 while difficult Udogie for an everyday spot within the staff.
Nonetheless, with a number of golf equipment vying for his signature, Tottenham should agency up their curiosity in De Cuyper and desk a bid subsequent month.
I’m Rohan Sengupta from one of many busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a eager curiosity in sports activities, soccer is one thing I merely can’t dwell with out and writing, discussing and analyzing the sport is what I do 24*7.
