Why Tottenham should sign Ricardo Pereira
Tottenham face a bit of a crisis in one of their positions and it was bound to happen, given their transfer activity this summer.
Spurs sold Kieran Trippier to Atletico Madrid and didn’t sign a replacement for the Englishman. They have relied on Kyle Walker-Peters doing his business in the right-back spot.
However, the youngster picked up an injury against Newcastle United and Spurs only have Serge Aurier as the recognised right-back.
Juan Foyth is also out with an injury and it could be time for them to relook at their interest in Ricardo Pereira.
The 25-year-old was linked with Spurs before he joined Leicester City (h/t Telegraph) and the former FC Porto defender has done extremely well at the Foxes.
Brendan Rodgers has a bunch of talented players at the King Power Stadium but Spurs could do with Pereira joining the club.
A perfect attacking right-back for Spurs
Tottenham rely on the attacking ability of their full-backs and had Kyle Walker and Danny Rose doing a great job a few years ago.
Pereira is one of the best attack-minded right-backs in the Premier League and could be ready for the next step by joining a bigger club.
Leicester have a great project under Rodgers but they have sold players when the right bid has come in.
Pereira recorded two goals and six assists in his debut Premier League campaign, and the Portuguese will only improve in the coming years.
The Portuguese
The defender is one of the fastest in his position too and would be a better option than Aurier.
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The Ivorian has really struggled to cement a place under Mauricio Pochettino since arriving from PSG and has also been linked with a move away (h/t Daily Mail).
Losing Aurier would further reduce the options in the right-back position and it would be great if Spurs moved for Pereira in the January window.
Verdict
Tottenham’s lack of another recognised right-back could cost them big this season, but signing Pereira could solve some of those issues.
The 25-year-old has adjusted well to the Premier League and would be an excellent signing for Spurs.