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Paul Robinson rates Tottenham Hotspur’s window, comments on Joe Rodon
Paul Robinson has told Sky Sports News (Tuesday, 11:05am) that Tottenham Hotspur have had an “outstanding” transfer window, but that it would be a “complete” summer’s work if they can sign Swansea City centre-back Joe Rodon.
Daniel Levy opened the cheque book this summer despite the financial restraints of the global health crisis. In came Joe Hart, Matt Doherty, Sergio Reguilon, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Gareth Bale and Carlos Vinicius – which has cost more than £60million.
Spurs did try to sign a centre-back in the January window and could still be in talks to do just that, given Premier League and EFL clubs can continue to secure transfers until August 16. Spurs are in talks to sign Swansea’s Rodon.
The report claims Spurs value Rodon at just £7million while Swansea want £18million, but a compromise is expected. Ex-Spurs stopper Robinson rated Tottenham’s summer work at 4.5/5, and claimed the signing of Rodon would “complete” the window.
TBR’s view – Rodon would be an excellent signing, though long-term
Bringing in Milan Skriniar is an expensive risk. At 25, he is still young and still lacks enormous experience – certainly he is yet to play in English football. At £50million, he would be overpriced – even if he is a top-class centre-back.
A compromise between £7million and £18million for Rodon is a much more sensible decision. Though some way below Skriniar in terms of quality, he is a better investment given he has the potential to reach Skriniar’s ability over the next few seasons.
