24 Apr 2023 13:57:31
Ed I've seen you mention we would target two cbs this summmer.

Could you give us a list of players we are after and who is our number one choice?

Is Pau Torres our number one choice?

{Ed002's Note -
Kim Min-jae (CB) Napoli are not looking to sell but there is interest from Manchester United and possibly still Spurs.
Perr Schuurs (CB) Only signed from Ajax last summer and an enquiry from Spurs was met with a not for sale - but a €50m would make them listen. I doubt any club would value him at half that but Manchester United, and ten Hag knows him well, and Liverpool have sent scouts.
Goncalo Inacio (CB) Watched by scouts from a number of PL sides, including Liverpool and Manchester United, with the latter declaring an interest. The other side to declare an interest is PSG. Real Madrid offer a wildcard option. Sporting would rather not sell and are looking to a new contract and an increased release clause.
Pau Torres (CB) Villareal are stll struggling financially and will sell at the right price. Manchester City had him as an option and they still need a major CB addition but interest may have waned. Manchester United had him as first choice, but purchased Varane instead but may chase again with departures imminent. Barcelona has a sustained interest but price will likely be an issue and they may look to horse trade some players - but priorities will be elsewhere. Bayern Munich, chelsea and PSG interest has moved on. Real Madrid wanted Torres to replace Ramos but do not want to get in to an auction. Spurs have had sustained interest since Mr Mourinho was coach - and have spoken with the club. Aston Villa offer an unlikely option. Any interest of Arsenal will depend on departures.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) On the list for Chelsea but behind Gvardiol. Spurs interest may remain due to Paritici. Both Manchester Clubs are interested if he becomes available although Manchester City have a preferrred option.
Axel Disasi (CB) West Ham and Spurs had a declared interest but after adding Aguerd in the summer would have ended that and Spurs to Lenglet on loan. Southamption interest will have gone. After the sale of BB Monaco will probably not be open to a sale, even though they have an obligation to buy another CB. Wildcards will be Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Fikayo Tomori (CB) Milan has no interest in selling but a return to Chelsea was suggested during discussions between the clubs over two other players. Manchester United have had a very high-end third-party scout watching him on their behalf. Conte was keen but has since left Spurs.
Jurrien Timber (CB) Manchester United and Spurs remain keen - price will be huge if Ajax agree to sell and will not be first chpoice for either club.}

1.) 24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023 14:42:13
Thank you for detailed update Ed002 - much appreciated as always.

2.) 24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023 17:10:13
Would love kim min jae or even tomori to be honest.

3.) 24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023 17:35:01
Great to hear Tomori being looked at. I’d like us to get him.