Tottenham want to offer Roma centre-back a route to the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur are among several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on AS Roma defender Evan Ndicka, with the 25-year-old reportedly keen on testing himself in England.

Tottenham will be eager to strengthen their backline ahead of next season, especially after suffering a major injury crisis that saw both Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven sidelined for an extended period.

Even their backup options haven’t been spared, as Radu Dragusin is currently recovering from an ACL injury. Meanwhile, Ben Davies has also had his fair share of injury troubles this campaign.

Given these persistent setbacks, it’s no surprise that Spurs are already identifying potential defensive additions, and Ndicka’s name is now being linked with a move to north London.

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Tottenham monitoring Evan Ndicka amid defensive concerns

Of course, Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping for better luck on the injury front next season, but they’re not leaving things to chance. Reports suggest that the club have their eyes on Roma’s Evan Ndicka as a possible solution.

According to TBR Football, the 25-year-old centre-back is open to a move to the Premier League, although it remains to be seen if Tottenham will win the race for his signature.

Several English clubs, including Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, and West Ham United, are also keeping tabs on him.

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Bournemouth, in particular, have a strong connection to Ndicka, with their football operations president, Tiago Pinto, having signed the Ivorian during his time at Roma.

The Cherries are reportedly looking at him as a potential replacement for Dean Huijsen, should the young defender depart the Vitality Stadium this summer.

Could Ndicka be the answer to Spurs’ defensive woes?

On paper, Ndicka looks like a smart addition to Tottenham’s squad. He’s a solid, left-footed defender with a good injury record—something Spurs desperately need.

This season, he’s missed just one game for Roma due to illness. Last campaign, he was absent for only four matches, and the season before that, while at Eintracht Frankfurt, he sat out just three.

Compare that to Spurs’ first-choice centre-back pairing. This season alone, Romero has missed 27 matches, while van de Ven has been sidelined for 28. That’s a staggering amount of time without key players.

If Spurs want to push for a top-four finish next season, having reliable defenders is crucial. Ndicka may not be the flashiest name on the market, but he ticks a lot of boxes for what Postecoglou’s side needs—strong, composed, and, most importantly, available.

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