#defensive-recruitment

#defensive-recruitment

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a winter move for Udinese centre-back Oumar Soulet. The club wants fresh competition for the Micky van de VenCristian Romero pairing, and speculation around a possible Radu Dragusin exit is pushing Spurs to add depth at the back. Oumar Soulet stands out in Serie A for his consistent displays, strong physical profile and ability to cope with high-tempo games. Solet has been linked with Aston Villa in the past.

Liverpool have been plunged into uncertainty over the future of Ibrahima Konate, with the French centre-back yet to commit to a new deal amid mounting interest from European giants Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old's contract runs until the summer of 2026, but his hesitation to extend has set off alarm bells at Anfield, forcing the club's hierarchy to activate an emergency succession plan for one of their most important players.

Murillo is going to be a leading contender for Chelsea, Mick Brown told Football Insider. He doesn't always look the part, he's not particularly tall and he's got a bit of a stocky frame, but he's very, very effective on the ground and in the air. He brings a stability and aggression to the Forest team which has made him a massive player for them in the heart of their defence with the players around him.

Inigo Martinez's summer exit from Barcelona has turned out to be more damaging than it was initially thought, with the club struggling to find a proper replacement for the veteran centre-back. This has been evident in Barcelona's lack of defensive organisation this season, which has prompted the need for reinforcements at the back. Barcelona had the chance to sign Beraldo According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona were handed the opportunity to sign PSG defender Beraldo in the summer.

Real Madrid have reportedly turned their attention back to the Premier League for defensive recruitment, having already signed Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen this summer.