Unsurprisingly, Jones claims that strengthening at centre-back is one of Tottneham’s priorities in January, with Eric Dier being the only other senior centre-back at Ange Postecoglou’s disposal apart from the two current starters.

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Tottenham are looking at four centre-back options

The journalist says that Lloyd Kelly remains a ‘serious’ target and that Spurs have made ‘detailed checks’ on the Bournemouth star ahead of January, with his current deal with the Cherries set to expire next summer.

He reveals that the North London club have also made checks on Trevoh Chalobah, who the Lilywhites consider ‘an intriguing option’.

Jones asserts that Tottenham are also eyeing Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, who has been on their radar for a while.

He says that while Spurs remain admirers of the England international, they are aware that his price tag will be ‘sky-high’ and any offer for him is unlikely to be accepted by Crystal Palace at the moment.

Finally, Jones adds that Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko Itakura has also impressed members of the Spurs recruitment team and that he will be monitored when he returns from injury.

Spurs Web Opinion

Out of these four, Kelly would be the most straightforward deal to complete, given his contract situation. Considering how well Van de Ven and Romero are playing, we will likely pursue someone like the Cherries star as a backup rather than a big-name defender like Guehi who would expect to start.

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Tottenham reportedly made contact with Chelsea over a late deal for Chalobah during the dying stages of the summer transfer window (Sky Sports) but the deal did not materialise at the time.

It was suggested by Football London last month that Spurs could reignite their interest in the English centre-back in January while The Mirror stated a couple of days ago that Chelsea have decided to sell the 24-year-old when the transfer window reopens as he is not part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.

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Spurs one of two leading contenders for Chalobah

Calciomercato.it have now provided an update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Chalobah while reporting on AS Roma’s interest in the centre-back.

They state that Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his backline in January and has identified the English defender as one of his ‘main targets’.

However, the report asserts that the problem for the Gialorossi is that they would face competition from Premier League clubs for Chalobah, with Tottenham and West Ham being ‘above all’ in the race for the defender’s signature.

Finally, the outlet adds that Bayern Munich could also enter the race for the Blues academy graduate in January.

Spurs Web Opinion 

Chalobah ticks quite a few boxes for Tottenham. I suspect the Lilywhites will prioritise a homegrown option, which likely leaves the Chelsea star along with Tosin Adarabiyo and Lloyd Kelly as the main options in January.

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It was reported by Sky Sports on transfer deadline day in the summer that Tottenham were ‘exploring a possible late deal’ for Chalobah and that they had made ‘initial contact’ with Chelsea over a potential deal for the 24-year-old.

However, the move did not materialise at the time and it was subsequently reported by Football London last month that Spurs could reignite their interest in the English centre-back in January.

Last week, 90min claimed that Chalobah himself is ‘ready to leave’ Chelsea when the transfer window opens and has had conversations with Pochettino about his future.

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Chelsea have made a decision on Trevoh Chalobah

The Mirror have now asserted that Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has given Pochettino total transfer control ahead of January and that the Argentine has decided that Chalobah is not part of his plans.

It is alleged that the expectation at the West London Club and among the player’s entourage is that they would part ways at the end of this year.

The report adds that Bayern Munich showed an interest in the 24-year-old in the summer and they are expected to return again in January, with Thomas Tuchel being a fan of the Chelsea academy graduate.

Spurs Web Opinion

There is no doubt that Tottenham will be in the market for a centre-back (potentially even two if Dier leaves) in January and Chalobah seems to tick several boxes, given his tactical profile, age, and homegrown status. So, I would not be surprised if Spurs explored a deal for the 24-year-old.

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A big priority for Tottenham in the summer was to bolster a defence which leaked 63 goals in the Premier League last season. The signing of Micky van de Ven appears to have gone a long way to putting that right.

The Dutchman has formed a brilliant partnership with Cristian Romero at the heart of Ange Postecoglou‘s defence and the pair look inseparable now.

However, with Davinson Sanchez leaving the club in the summer, Japhet Tanganga departing on loan for the season, and Eric Dier’s future in doubt at the club, there is an undeniable need for further reinforcements at centre-back.

Spurs are known to be looking to sign another defender in January (Football Insider), and it seems Chelsea may be able to provide the solution to that need.

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Trevoh Chalobah could be available on loan

According to the latest report from 90Min, Chalobah himself is “ready to leave” Chelsea in the New Year, and has had conversations with Mauricio Pochettino about his future.

While Chelsea are keen to “raise money” through a full transfer for the 24-year-old, it is thought the West London club would “entertain loan offers” in January if they were to be “financially beneficial.”

Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Fulham and Newcastle United are all believed to be interested in Chalobah, while Roma and Juventus are also in the mix.

Meanwhile, we know that Tottenham hold an interest, too, and are willing to offer him a way out of Chelsea in the next transfer window (Football.London).

Spurs Web Opinion

I really don’t rate Chalobah that highly and think there are so many better options out there for a new centre-back, without having to sign a player from a rival club. There looks to be a lot of competition for Chalobah, so Chelsea will no doubt demand a big loan fee.

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It was reported by Sky Sports on transfer deadline day in the summer that Tottenham were “exploring a possible late deal” for Chalobah and that they had made “initial contact” with Chelsea over a potential deal for the 24-year-old.

However, the move did not materialise at the time and it was subsequently reported by Football London last month that Spurs could reignite their interest in the English centre-back in January.

The outlet claimed that the 24-year-old is not in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans and that the Lilywhites are ‘long-term admirers’ of the player.

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January exit now expected for Trevoh Chalobah

Romano has now taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to reveal that both Chelsea and Chalobah expect to go their separate ways in January, with the player keen on getting regular game time.

The journalist adds that Bayern Munich continue to have their eye on the centre-back after exploring a move for him in August while other clubs are also in the race.

Spurs Web Opinion

My feeling back in the summer was that Spurs explored a move for Chalobah as an emergency option after deals for the likes of Llyod Kelly and Tosin Adarabioyo fell through. So, the Chelsea star does not appear to be on the top of Tottenham’s wishlist.

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Tottenham are now alarmingly short of options at centre-back following the departure of Davinson Sanchez to Galatasaray last week.

Eric Dier is the only senior centre-back that Ange Postecoglou can call upon if there is an injury to either Cristian Romero or Micky Van de Ven, which is why it has been widely reported that Spurs are planning on bolstering the area in January (Football Insider).

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Trevoh Chalobah could be an option for Spurs

If Football.London’s latest update is to be believed, Postecoglou’s men could turn their attention to Chalobah, who now faces an extended spell on the bench at Chelsea.

It is explained that a late move to Bayern Munich fell through for the 24-year-old on transfer deadline day, while he also rejected a switch to Nottingham Forest.

The outlet asserts that Mauricio Pochettino is not planning on considering the versatile defender for selection anytime soon.

The report adds that Spurs, who are Chalobah’s long-time admirers, could explore a move for the Blues academy graduate when the window reopens.

Spurs Web Opinion

Chalobah certainly possesses the attributes necessary to play in Postecoglou’s system and the Australian might fancy his chances of getting the best out of the Chelsea man. So, I would not be surprised if Tottenham are considering an approach for the 24-year-old.

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Tottenham have already made eight signings this summer, including the deals to make Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro permanent Spurs players.

The Lilywhites are close to making Brennan Johnson their ninth new addition, too, with the Welshman having completed his medical (Michael Bridge).

A key area Tottenham have been looking to reinforce during the transfer window is the defence. After a poor showing at the back in the 2022/23 campaign, the fact that Spurs have only signed Micky van de Ven so far is a little surprising.

Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo has been consistently linked with the North London club (Sky Sports). Meanwhile, any murmur of a move for Edmond Tapsoba appears to have gone cold after such strong links earlier in the summer (GiveMeSport).

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Could Trevoh Chalobah sign for Spurs?

Now, a new name has emerged as Tottenham continue to look for a new defender before the transfer window closes, with Sky Sports claiming Trevoh Chalobah is a player Spurs are discussing.

Apparently, Tottenham are “exploring a possible late deal” for the Chelsea defender and “initial contacts have been made between the clubs.”

On the situation, Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas said Spurs were “tentatively” looking into the possibility of signing the 24-year-old.

Thomas mentions how, despite “not many deals” being carried out between Tottenham and Chelsea in the past, the “new regime” at Stamford Bridge could be more open to the idea.

Spurs Web Opinion

I think there are better defenders out there that we have been looking at already, and Chelsea are very unlikely to do a deal with us anyway. We would be better off not wasting our time here and focusing on signing attainable, and more suitable targets, like Adarabioyo.

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With Japhet Tanganga having joined Augsburg earlier today and with speculation continuing to link Davinson Sanchez (L’Equipe) and Eric Dier (The Athletic) with moves away from Hotspur Way, unsurprisingly, Spurs are reported to be in the market for centre-halves.

However, a deal for the North London club’s alleged top target, Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly, looks difficult to do, with Football.London’s Alasdair Gold revealing a couple of hours ago that the Cherries are extremely reluctant to sell the player.

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Tottenham could make late move for Trevor Chalobah

Mokbel has now asserted that Tottenham could make a move for another 24-year-old English centre-half in the form of Chalobah.

The Blues academy graduate is currently out with a thigh injury and has thus not featured yet for Mauricio Pochettino’s men this season, and according to Mokbel, Spurs have explored a late deal to prise the versatile defender away from Stamford Bridge.

The journalist told The Mail’s Transfer Deadline Livestream: “Just going back to Forest, Trevoh Chalobah. His versatility, we know all about it he can play across the back four and he can even play in the midfield. 

“I had a tip this morning that even Tottenham have had a dalliance with him over the past 48 hours. Can you explain how Steve Cooper might use him if they can get this deal over the line?

“A lot will depend now on Palhinha moving forward, Hojbjerg, Chalobah – now he can’t go to Bayern Munich, he could be going to Forest or potentially Tottenham we hear.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Chalobah would be a decent fit for Postecoglou’s system and would be a capable replacement for Davinson Sanchez but I doubt Pochettino would let the 24-year-old leave Chelsea. 

Besides, I am not sure that the centre-back will be too keen on making the move to Spurs since he would be aware that he is unlikely to be a guaranteed starter in N17.

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Tottenham have already signed Clement Lenglet from Barcelona on a season-long loan move (Daily Mail) to bolster their central defensive ranks. However, they have parted ways with Joe Rodon, who left to join Stade Rennes until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent for £17million (The Sun).

However, Spurs could lose another centre-back in this window with Japhet Tanganga having been linked with a move to AC Milan and Nottingham Forest (Alasdair Gold).

Antonio Conte has already stressed that Spurs would need to bring in replacements if players who are in his plans depart this summer (Football.London).

RB Leipzig, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma are all also interested in taking Chalobah on loan, but Chelsea are in no rush to see the player leave until they sign a new defender.

The Stamford Bridge outfit are said to have verbally agreed a deal for Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana for a fee believed to be £70m plus add-ons (Sky Sports).

Spurs Web Opinion:

Maintaining squad depth is quite important for Tottenham if they hope to get through the congested fixture list that awaits them in this campaign. However, it remains to be seen if Thomas Tuchel’s team or Chalobah himself would entertain Spurs’ proposal due to their bitter rivalry.

The 23-year-old central defender would be a sound acquisition on Tottenham’s part as Chalobah has proved his worth last season. He is yet to feature even once this campaign (Transfermarkt), and perhaps a move to N17 could tempt him to accept Spurs’ offer. 

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Antonio Conte reiterated in his press conference on Saturday that Spurs will be in the market for replacements if any of their first-team players leave before the transfer window closes (Football.London).

Reports over the last few days have indicated that Tottenham are open to offloading Japhet Tanganga, with Milan thought to be leading the race for the defender (CalcioMercato). 

Chalobah has been mooted as a potential replacement, with The Evening Standard reporting over the weekend that Tottenham were competing with Roma and Inter Milan for the Chelsea man’s services. 

However, Kinsella has now offered an update on the 23-year-old’s future, stating that Thomas Tuchel’s side are only willing to loan out the youngster and are not considering a permanent sale.

The journalist adds that a move across London to Spurs is thus unlikely for the Blues academy graduate, with RB Leipzig also thought to have entered the race for the defender.

Exclusive: RB Leipzig urgently need a central defender and have joined the race for Trevoh Chalobah.

Chelsea prefer to loan rather than sell which makes a move to Tottenham unlikely. Inter and Roma still interested. #CFC https://t.co/9X88RPjwaA

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) August 24, 2022

Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that Chelsea are only looking to loan out Chalobah, with the journalist adding that AC Milan are the latest club to enter the race for the centre-back.

AC Milan could join Inter and Leipzig in the race to sign Trevoh Chalobah on loan… but been told Chelsea and player decision likely to be made after Friday. #CFC

Chalobah wants guaranteed game time + he will only leave if Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/iWHKS7EoXs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2022

Spurs Web Opinion

While bringing in a replacement for Gil will be comparatively straightforward, replacing Tanganga will not be easy, given that Spurs have to be mindful of the homegrown quota for the Champions League. 

We have not been linked heavily with any central defenders over the past couple of weeks. So, it is anybody’s guess at this point who will replace Tanganga if the 23-year-old departs.

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After breaking into Chelsea’s senior side at the start of last season, Chalobah went on to make 31 appearances across all competitions for Thomas Tuchel’s men in 2021/22 (Transfermakrt).

Antonio Conte worked with the centre-back during his time at Chelsea, even naming the youngster on the bench for the 2018 FA Cup Final.

The Evening Standard reported over the weekend that Tottenham were interested in signing Chalobah before the transfer window closes.

The report claimed that Spurs face competition from Inter and Roma for the 23-year-old, who was backed to seek a move away from Stamford Bridge amidst fears of not getting regular game time this season.

Gazzetta have now stated that Inter would prefer signing Chalobah over Lazio centre-back Francesco Acerbi. The report reveals that a deal for Acerbi would be easy to do for the Nerazzurri since Lazio are willing to loan out the 34-year-old.

However, Simone Inzaghi’s side are thought to be eyeing moves for one of Chalobah or Borrusia Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji instead of the Lazio star.

The report adds that as things stand, Chelsea are unwilling to send the England Under-21 international on loan to the San Siro.

Spurs Web Opinion

Given the change in ownership at Chelsea, it would appear like Daniel Levy is now open to dealing with the Blues once again. Chalobah would be a very good replacement for Tanganga as the Chelsea man is homegrown and proved last season that he fits naturally into a back three.

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Tottenham have already brought in Clement Lenglet from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal to bolster their defence (Daily Mail).

However, they have also moved out Joe Rodon from their backline on loan to Stade Rennes with an option to make it permanent for £17million (The Sun).

AC Milan have restarted negotiations with Spurs for Japhet Tanganga recently (Gianluca Di Marzio) and, should he depart, the North London side may lack depth across their three central defensive positions. 

However, it looks like Antonio Conte’s team is aware of the problem and have turned their attention towards Chalobah. Inter Milan have already shown interest in signing him, while AS Roma have joined the race alongside Tottenham.

The Englishman is currently assessing his future at Stamford Bridge, and he could push for a loan exit or a permanent departure in search of more game time.

The Blues have been strongly chasing after Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana, who has agreed to personal terms ahead of a possible move (Fabrizio Romano).

That pursuit is said to have caused concerns with Chalobah regarding game time, but the 23-year-old is tied down for four more seasons, which does put Thomas Tuchel’s team in the driving seat when it comes to any negotiations.

Spurs Web Opinion:

Tottenham could use some reinforcements in their backline as it is necessary to have at least six centre-halves in total to utilise a three-at-the-back formation. That is especially the case during a long season, especially now that Conte is allowed to make five substitutions during matches.

Chalobah has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in west London even if his prominence died down in the latter stages of the previous season. Chelsea are known for losing future stars in the making, and the defender could follow in the footsteps of Fikayo Tomori. Whether Spurs could ever get a good deal from a London rival remains to be seen.

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