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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Agent refuses to rule out move away for Japhet Tanganga"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-agent-refuses-to-rule-out-move-away-for-japhet-tanganga/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-08-20T18:40:12Z"
modified: "2021-08-20T18:40:12Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Agent refuses to rule out move away for Japhet Tanganga

**Speaking to [TUTTOmercatoWEB](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/a-tu-per-tu/con-roberto-de-fanti-1570576), Roberto De Fanti, the agent of Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga, has refused to rule out a temporary move away for the player before August 31.**

### The Lowdown: Tanganga wows against the champions…

The Englishman put on a stellar display at home to Manchester City on the opening weekend of Premier League action, nullifying the likes of Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish on his side.

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This prompted reports of a transfer U-turn from Nuno Espirito Santo with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-pull-plug-on-huge-tanganga-deal-after-nuno-u-turn/) claiming Spurs were set to keep him in the first team for 2021/2022.

Now, Tanganga’s own agent has come out and hinted he could still go out on loan with ‘days before the market closes’.

### The Latest: Agent refuses to rule out Tanganga move away…

De Fanti, speaking in an interview with TUTTOmercatoWEB, has refused to rule out the possibility of a temporary move away for the 22-year-old before deadline day.

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“We have received many proposals for the dry loan because Tottenham firmly believes in the player and does not want to grant a sale,” the agent explained.

“The market is constantly evolving, already two years ago he had to be loaned and then \[José\] Mourinho made him one of the pillars of his defence before Covid.

“There are still days before the market closes, we will see what happens. He comes from a great recognition, that is man of the match on the occasion of the last match \[against City\].”

### The Verdict: Keep him…

The youngster could be a real asset for Nuno over the Portuguese tactician’s debut season in charge of Spurs.

Lauded as an ‘excellent player’ by Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt ([FootballFanCast](https://www.footballfancast.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/exclusive-spurs-news-gary-mabbutt-japhet-tanganga-e66)), Tanganga could save the Lilywhites money on investing in a new right-back.

Tottenham target Takehiro Tomiyasu is a very similar young player considering he can also act as a [right-back and centre-half](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/377283/Show/Takehiro-Tomiyasu) when called upon.

Given Tanganga’s presence, managing director Fabio Paratici may not have to swoop for an addition on that side after all – so we believe loaning him out certainly wouldn’t be in Nuno’s best interests.

***In other news: Offer incoming: Levy readying Spurs bid to sign ‘amazing’ player who Nuno personally wants, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-daniel-levy-readying-bid-to-sign-adama-traore/)***