Defender ‘Faster Than Van Dijk’ In ‘Concrete Talks’ With Premier League Club: Player Keen On Move

Over the last few weeks, Edmond Tapsoba has attracted interest from several teams across Europe. However, it appears that a suitor has started to move past speculation and onto introductory inquiries.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has started looking into the potential transfer of the Bayer Leverkusen man. If the transfer is completed, it would certainly be a statement signing by new manager Ange Postecoglu.

Tottenham Hotspur Exploring Conditions of Edmond Tapsoba Deal

Why Edmond Tapsoba Would Be a Quality Signing

Ever since his transfer from Primeira Liga in 2020. the former Vitória Guimarães SC player has gained an abundance of experience across his four years in Germany. The defender has competed in the Champions League as well as multiple Europa League campaigns: including a semi-final run this season where they lost to Roma in a devastating 1-0 loss over two legs.

Health and reliability are also aspects that the Burkina Faso representative brings to the table. Finishing second on his team in total minutes played this season, the right-footed footballer started in 32 out of 33 games domestically. When compared to current Spurs defenders like Ben Davies, Eric Dier, and Davinson Sanchez, this would be an immense improvement in terms of consistency.

On top of his ability to appear in virtually every match, the 24-year-old was able to excel in the games he played. In this Bundesliga season, he finished in the top 20 in duels won and passing percentage, as well a fourth-place finish in individual ball possessions. With the North London team’s new head coach favouring a four-in-the-back formation, it would be imperative to have a duel-threat athlete that can protect the ball and distribute it well to teammates.

Financial Figures and Possible Obstacles

Of course, there is a more than likely chance that Daniel Levy will look for a potential discount. As a result, any negotiations between both parties will likely take time. However, the Italian Journalist notes that the Ouagadougou-born footballer is keen on moving out of his current situation.

With a current value of roughly £25.8 million, the fee will surely look much higher if talks progress to an advanced level. If the Lilywhites can secure the move for a player who is faster than Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, an improvement on their eighth-place finish last season is surely in the cards.