Tottenham had an impressive season last time out and have one of the best first teams in the Premier League, but they’ve struggled with depth in their squad.
The summer transfer window is nearly upon us and there’s speculation over a number of their players. Spurs are renowned for driving a hard bargain, but we’ve picked out five players who Mauricio Pochettino and Daniel Levy could be open to selling this summer.
Moussa Sissoko
Sissoko was always going to be a gamble as he arrived following a dismal season at Newcastle. Spurs would have been hoping for the player that performed at Euro 2016, but he’s been far from that. His signing was to provide Spurs with something different from what they already had, but he’s failed to break into the first team, making just nine Premier League starts, failing to score and earning a three-match ban for violent conduct. In addition to this, he’s faced public criticism from Mauricio Pochettino, who doesn’t have a track record of criticising players.
Sissoko seems certain to leave, but having parted with £30 million for him last summer; it’ll require a masterstroke from Daniel Levy to recoup a large part of that money.
Vincent Janssen
Janssen has become something of a cult hero at Spurs, but cult heroes rarely tend to be on-field successes. It took him 30 appearances before he scored in open play and he’s failed to assist Harry Kane in the goalscoring charts.
He is just 22 however and cost the club £17 million, meaning that he could be afforded another chance, but Spurs will be looking for an upgrade over the summer and if they find one, Janssen could become surplus to requirements.
Kyle Walker
Walker is the one star who’s unsettled at Tottenham and is arguably the most likely to depart in the summer. The worry is that his departure will lead to a mass exodus, undoing all of Tottenham’s good work over the last two seasons. Pep Guardiola is a huge admirer and Manchester City are known to be looking for a right back. If City come in with a good offer, around the £35 million mark, then Spurs may be inclined to sell.
Kevin Wimmer
Wimmer was expected to depart last summer, but he was kept at the club to deputise for Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld. He failed to impress however and hasn’t featured since being taken off at half time in the 2-2 draw at Manchester City in January. He made just four league starts, although three of which were against Arsenal, Chelsea and City, and made two appearances in the FA Cup alongside rookie Cameron Carter-Vickers. Spurs are likely to listen to offers again this summer.
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou
N’Koudou was signed as a replacement for Clinton N’Jie, but like his predecessor, has also failed to settle at the club. He’s made just two starts, neither in the Premier League. If Spurs pursue quick wingers in the transfer window, like Wilfried Zaha, it seems inevitable that N’Koudou will leave the club.
