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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Gareth Bale is a ‘big fan’ of Spurs defensive target Joe Rodon"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-gareth-bale-is-a-big-fan-of-spurs-defensive-target-joe-rodon/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-10-08T07:30:13Z"
modified: "2020-10-08T07:30:13Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Gareth Bale is a ‘big fan’ of Spurs defensive target Joe Rodon

**According to Football.London correspondent [Alasdair Gold,](https://twitter.com/alasdairgold/status/1313528891848486912?s=21) Tottenham superstar Gareth Bale is a ‘big fan’ of Lilywhites target Joe Rodon.**

Rodon emerged as a potential new defensive coup on the international transfer deadline day, with[Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1313163576358645761) claiming that a deal could be ‘[close](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-swansea-city-defender-joe-rodon-close-to-deadline-day-spurs-move/)‘.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN-500x300.png)

The 22-year-old, who is seen as a new option after failed swoops for [Milan Skriniar and Antonio Rudiger](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313169386832834560), is firmly on Spurs’ radar.

A 6 foot 4 powerhouse, despite his tender age, Rodon has become a mainstay for Swansea City over the last two seasons.

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Starting 20 games in 2019/2020 alone, the Wales international averaged a solid 5.4 clearances per 90 whilst completing 81% of his passes ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/302312/History/Joe-Rodon)). Displaying that fine blend of solidity and composure, Daniel Levy apparently sees him as one for the future, and superstar signing Bale is reportedly also a ‘[big fan](https://twitter.com/alasdairgold/status/1313528891848486912?s=21)‘.

Gold, speaking in a video Q&A, claimed that Spurs’ marquee acquisition hugely admires his compatriot. Lilywhites defender Ben Davies also holds Rodon in high esteem, and Tottenham could well be near signing him [according to Sky.](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12018/12096551/joe-rodon-tottenham-target-ready-for-premier-league-says-wales-team-mate-chris-mepham)

The EFL bonus window shuts on October 16, so Spurs will have to get a deal done before then. He could allegedly cost Spurs up to [£20 million](https://twitter.com/alasdairgold/status/1313528891848486912?s=21) as Swansea look to profit off his potential.

Deemed too high a price for Levy, Tottenham’s chairman may need to quickly negotiate around that lofty price tag.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict-500x300.png)

A ‘[fantastic](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51349304)‘ defender according to Swans boss Steve Cooper, it’s no secret Rodon could be a diamond in the rough.

Praise from Spurs’ most high profile summer signing certainly goes a long way too, but only time will tell whether the club get a deal done before the domestic deadline day.

***Spurs fans, will your club get a deal done for Rodon? Have your say in the comments down below…***