According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo (24) is set to collapse. Spurs had earmarked the France international as their primary defensive target for the January transfer window. However, the North London club are adamant about signing a defender as soon as possible which has made a move difficult to negotiate with Nice.
Spurs are desperate for reinforcements at the heart of defence after having to field four natural full-backs in defence in their 4-2 defeat against Brighton. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have impressed for Spurs this season but have both had their separate issues with injuries and suspension. This has forced the Premier League club to look for reinforcements in January. Todibo was at the top of this list but Nice are in no rush to sell their key players as they look to mount a Ligue 1 title challenge.
Radu Dragusin now the priority
With their attempted move for Todibo about to collapse, Spurs have now shifted their focus to Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin (21), according to Fabrizio Romano. Ange Posteciglu has endorsed the move for the Romanian international and Spurs are looking to conduct a move with Genoa as quickly as possible.
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