Tottenham must sign Bournemouth defender when his release clause kicks in | OneFootball

Injuries to key defenders have hindered Tottenham Hotspur this season.

Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven have missed a chunk of the campaign, while Radu Dragusin suffered a season-ending injury earlier this month.

Tottenham could use defensive additions this summer and should swoop for Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the highly-touted 19-year-old has a £50 million release clause, which becomes active this summer.

Tipped by Jose Mourinho and Daniele De Rossi to become one of the best in the world, he has shown glimpses of his immense potential in the Premier League.

Tottenham witnessed his prowess first-hand in December when he produced an assured defensive performance and still scored the winner as Bournemouth defeated Spurs 1-0.

Huijsen won all five of his ground and aerial duels while putting in four tackles and blocking one shot. He has an assured style and reads the game well.

Tottenham must get a deal over the line for the young defender. Spurs showed ambition with the Mathys Tel swoop and should make a similar move for Huijsen.

Spurs have a working relationship with Bournemouth after the Dominic Solanke transfer.

The club are also eyeing Cherries manager Andoni Iraola to replace Ange Postecoglou, setting up an interesting summer transfer window.