Tottenham news: Japhet Tanganga exit set to be blocked as Conte issues costly demand’ Tottenham are poised to prevent Japhet Tanganga from leaving the club before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. No less than eight teams would be prepared to take the 23-year-old, but manager Antonio Conte wants a replacement of the same calibre which could be costly due to the need for homegrown acquisitions.Â
Tottenham news: Japhet Tanganga exit set to be blocked as Conte issues costly demand
Tanganga is approaching 50 senior appearances for Spurs but precious few have come this season, with Conte favouring other centre-back options. The Spurs academy product has only played a handful of minutes in the Premier League and Champions League, with most of his action coming in the FA Cup.
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With the player keen to secure regular football, Express Sport understands that eight teams would be keen to take him on before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. However, Tottenham are poised to block his exit with chairman Daniel Levy determined to avoid unnecessary spending.
Were Tanganga to leave, Conte would demand a replacement of the same calibre as he would not be prepared to take on the rest of the season with any less than six centre-backs.
Tottenham powered into the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday with a comfortable win away at Preston North End. Tanganga played the full 90 minutes on the right side of a back-three and even notched an assist for Son Heung-min’s spectacular opener.Â
The Lilywhites are currently three points behind fourth-place Manchester United in the Premier League, despite having played one game more. Their next outing is a tough home fixture against Manchester City on Sunday.
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