According to latest reports, Tottenham Hotspur are already preparing for life without Danny Rose, having set aside a €30 million fee should the player leave the club.
Rose, 28, has been heavily linked with a move out of London for the past 12 months with Manchester United, in particular, showing keen interest. Although a move to the Red Devils didn’t come to fruition earlier this year, Rose is destined to leave the club, after having played second fiddle to Ben Davies last season.
Having said that, Rose is highly rated as one of the best left-backs in the Premier League and replacing him will definitely prove to be difficult for the Lilywhites despite Ben Davies’ impressive performances.
We pick out three players Spurs could sign if Danny Rose departs this summer.
#3 Alejandro Grimaldo – SL Benfica
Tottenham’s desired replacement for Rose, Alejandro Grimaldo has been long linked with a move to North London over the past 12 months or so. As per reports, the Lilywhites have been the tracking the progress of the Benfica left-back, who made quite an impression in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
According to Portuguese publication Record, Spurs have set aside €30m to launch a bid for Grimaldo this summer, depending on what happens with Danny Rose.
Since joining from Barcelona in 2016, Grimaldo has managed to establish a regular place in the Benfica starting eleven. In fact, he was a mainstay in the defensive backline for the Eagles last campaign, making as many as 28 appearances.
The Spaniard is definitely a talented individual who is more than capable of making a mark in the English top flight. And with Pochettino’s ability to nurture young talents, very few would bet against the 22-year-old becoming a success at Tottenham next season.
#2 Kieran Tierney – Celtic
Perhaps the most expensive player on this list, Kieran Tierney is currently one of the hottest prospects Scottish football has to offer.
The Celtic defender has been making quite a name for himself in the Scottish Premiership over the past couple of years, largely thanks to his consistent performances. In fact, the 21-year-old has even impressed in the Champions League, which has led to several top clubs being interested in his services.
The Scottish international has good pace to burn and is pretty tenacious. He is also known for his long-range shooting prowess, having recently scored a stunner against Kilmarnock.
Currently tied to Celtic till 2023, Tottenham definitely need to shell out big money in order to acquire the services of Tierney, who is already being identified as an alternative for Danny Rose by Manchester United.
#1 Raphael Guerreiro
Last but not the least, Raphael Guerreiro is the best player Mauricio Pochettino could hope for as he aims to replace Danny Rose this summer.
The Borussia Dortmund defender, who has endured an injury-ravaged campaign last season, is highly tipped as one of the most technically astute left-backs in Europe.
Despite having a rough season, Guerreiro showed his technical superiorities with some top-notch performances for Portugal in the World Cup.
In fact, his astonishing performances have attracted the interest of European champions Real Madrid along with PSG. The only downside of signing Guerreiro, however, is the fact that the 24-year-old struggles to defend.
His lack of defensive qualities was evident during his performances with Portugal as well as Dortmund last season.
Having said that, Guerreiro is a talented player who can have an impact in the Premier League.