Genoa's Koni De Winter. (REUTERS/Alberto Lingria)
Tottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild is well underway as they look to bounce back from a turbulent 2025/26 campaign — one that saw them underwhelm in the Premier League but finish on a high by winning the UEFA Europa League.
Despite that European triumph, consistency eluded Spurs domestically, ultimately leading to the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.
Now under the leadership of Thomas Frank, the North London club is entering a new era — one defined by renewed ambition and a smarter transfer strategy.
Spurs have already made several significant moves in the market. Kevin Danso’s loan has been made permanent, Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel has arrived, and Mohammed Kudus has been poached from West Ham in a blockbuster signing.
But the club isn’t done yet — and now, another key addition may be on the horizon.
Spurs Open Talks for De Winter
Tottenham have opened discussions with Serie A side Genoa for highly-rated Belgian centre-back Koni De Winter, a player widely tipped as the heir to Vincent Kompany.
According to The i Paper, there has been direct contact between Spurs and Genoa, with the Italian club reportedly willing to accept a fee in the region of £22 million for the 22-year-old international. While no formal bid has been submitted yet, negotiations are said to be ongoing.
Spurs face stiff competition from Inter Milan, who are further along in talks and may have the edge due to De Winter’s familiarity with Serie A, having played in Italy for several years.
Nevertheless, a move to the Premier League could be a compelling next step for the defender — especially given the comparisons he has drawn to one of English football’s all-time greats.
“All my life I have been told I play like Vincent Kompany,” De Winter told The i Paper in February. “I have this ability to make runs with the ball like he did, I have the same technical side.”
Should Spurs succeed in bringing him to North London, and De Winter even comes close to reaching Kompany’s level, it would mark a huge win for Frank’s side — not just for now, but for years to come.
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