---
title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Levy and Spurs eyeing swoop for RB Leipzig beast Ibrahima Konate"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-daniel-levy-and-spurs-eyeing-swoop-for-rb-leipzig-beast-ibrahima-konate/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-01-30T19:40:16Z"
modified: "2021-01-30T19:40:16Z"
---

# Tottenham Hotspur: Daniel Levy and Spurs eyeing swoop for RB Leipzig beast Ibrahima Konate

**According to a report by Bild journalist Christian Falk, writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1355222990129147906), Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate – with Daniel Levy reportedly ‘informed’ and ‘interested’ alongside Manchester United and Liverpool.**

Jose Mourinho’s desire for a transformative signing in the mould of Virgil van Dijk or Ruben Dias has been mentioned recently, coming as the Portuguese is also allegedly frustrated with his centre-back options ([Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-blames-van-dijk-loss-for-liverpool-goals-drying-up-but-tottenham-have-similar-problem-b907993.html)).

### Tottenham eyeing Konate

Now, Falk has followed up on the Spurs boss’ wish to sign a centre-back – revealing that chairman Levy is keeping tabs on Konate ahead of a potential summer move.

Both United and Liverpool, who have defensive issues of their own to solve, are also said to be monitoring him – but if Spurs wish to beat their Premier League rivals to his signature, Levy will have to pay his[€40 million (£35.4 million)](https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/1355222990129147906) release clause, which comes into effect this summer.

### Transfer Tavern take

Given his plaudits and potential, there is little wonder why Spurs could turn to Konate – especially considering he has even been likened to Van Dijk ([Bundesliga](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/ibrahima-konate-who-is-the-rb-leipzig-and-france-defender-nextgen-10647)).

Indeed, the 6 foot 4 beast is said to be a commanding presence, but the only worry for Spurs could be his record of picking up injuries.

The 21-year-old has missed 44 matches for Leipzig through injury since October 2019 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ibrahima-konate/verletzungen/spieler/357119)), and Tottenham could do better with a defensive target less susceptible to physical issues.

***In other news: Fabrizio Romano dropped a promising Tottenham transfer claim, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-fabrizio-romano-drops-promising-spurs-transfer-claim/)***