5 Realistic Transfers Spurs Could Make This Summer 2021

After a semi-productive loan at Tottenham Hotspur this season, Spurs may consider making a permanent move for the Welsh star, but there are so many factors in this move.

After a slow start to his Spurs loan this season, Bale eventually hit a decent run of form which included having the highest goal involvement in the league for any player who has played under 1000 Premier League minutes, registering a very respectful 11 goals and two assists in 20 games in the end.

The forward had previously played with Tottenham between 2007 and 2013, notching up 55 goals in 203 appearances before making a world record move to Real Madrid. It does seem that these days could come back, because the form is still clearly there. There are, however, many issues to this potential transfer.

Harry Kane's future is no doubt a huge factor in whoever is moving to Spurs, as is, of course, the new manager, whoever that may be. At the same time, given Daniel Levy's embarrassing exit from the European Super League and another year of no Champions League football, there is surely very little in the bank set aside for megastars this summer.

If Madrid move their price tag down, anything can happen, but we doubt they will do so. Nevertheless, Bale is the bookies favourite to move to Spurs at 11/4.

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White could be seen as a realistic move for Spurs if they wish to improve their defence. With both Eric Dier and Davinson Sanchez both having inconsistent seasons, as well as Toby Alderweireld reaching the latter stages of his careers, White seems a good option for a club in such disarray at the back.

The centre-back received a call-up to Gareth Southgate's provisional Euro 2020 team last month after another impressive season playing first team football. Now, with Brighton fighting relegation and a clear international future ahead of him if he plays his cards right, White will know now could be the time to move to ensure complete confidence in making this England spot a regular one, especially with the 2022 World Cup just under 550 days away.

28-year-old winger Jonas Hofmann has enjoyed an incredible season in the Bundesliga for Borussia Monchengladbach, attracting interest from numerous top European clubs such as Spurs and Chelsea.

He has impressed with eight goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season for Monchengladbach, and been one of the reasons the club managed to stay in the top half this season, after what was a dismal year when all is considered for the German outfit.

With just a reported £14m price tag above his head, Spurs may be interested in bringing in the winger to add more quality in depth to the squad for next season. At the same time, his quality no doubt matches Spurs' recent transfer blueprint, such as Steven Bergjwin.

Following the release of Paulo Gazzaniga and with Hugo Lloris now 34 and entering the final year of his contract, it may be in Spurs’ best interest to bring in a new goalkeeper. Regardless of whether it will be, it certainly should be sooner rather than later.

Urgucan Cakir has been solid in net for Trabzonspor since his debut in 2014, with the 25-year-old making 94 appearances for the Süper Lig elites. His performances have reportedly attracted the interest for the north London club, but he is also reportedly wanted elsewhere on the continent, with German clubs quite keen on his signature.

Another potential centre-back option for Spurs this summer could be Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. The 26-year-old Slovak has been linked with Spurs heavily in the past but the price tag has always been considered too high.

The defender was hugely popular under ex-manager Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, who stated he was not for sale. But after Conte’s departure this month, Skriniar may now again be a target for Tottenham, especially with a reported 80m euros of debt to settle for the Italian champions. It's clear Inter have to sell this summer, and with Skriniar a wanted man, he could be one of the first to go.