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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Joachim Andersen talks begin with Lilywhites in pole position"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-joachim-andersen-talks-begin-with-lilywhites-in-pole-position/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-03T21:10:15Z"
modified: "2021-06-03T21:10:15Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Joachim Andersen talks begin with Lilywhites in pole position

**According to a report by Danish news outlet BT, as translated by [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-in-drivers-seat-to-sign-player-concrete-talks-underway-with-club-after-meeting-with-agent/), Tottenham Hotspur and Ligue 1 giants Lyon are in ‘concrete talks’ over a transfer for Joachim Andersen.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs and Andersen…

[football.london](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-summer-andersen-dunk-20293993) first reported that Andersen was on Tottenham’s radar, with reliable correspondent Alasdair Gold believing he is one of the defensive candidates for this summer.

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He is joined by the likes of Nikola Milenkovic and Lewis Dunk, according to that [report](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-summer-andersen-dunk-20293993), but Spurs appear to have been more heavily linked to Andersen since then.

Indeed, [the Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-joachim-andersen-premier-league-fulham-b935137.html) have backed Spurs’ interest in the 25-year-old and believe he is keen to remain in the Premier League.

### The Latest: Spurs in pole position as talks begin…

Dropping a big update, BT (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-in-drivers-seat-to-sign-player-concrete-talks-underway-with-club-after-meeting-with-agent/)) now believe that Spurs are in ‘driving seat’ for his signature with ‘concrete’ Lyon talks now underway.

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It is believed that Andersen is ‘almost certain’ to remain in the Premier League and in London, with several English capital sides also interested in a move.

Lyon were hoping to make [€30 million (£25.8m)](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-in-drivers-seat-to-sign-player-concrete-talks-underway-with-club-after-meeting-with-agent/) from his sale, but they now believe that figure can be improved upon given all the interest in Andersen coming from the Premier League.

### The Verdict: Do it Levy…

Having already proved himself in the English top flight on loan at Fulham over 2020/2021, Andersen would come as a real coup for Spurs.

The 6 foot 3 powerhouse made an impressive 4.8 clearances per 90 in the Premier League last season and won more aerial duels on average than any Fulham player ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/170/Show/England-Fulham)).

It is clear he has displayed real solidity and Tottenham arguably need to bolster their backline before the beginning of 2021/2022.

Lauded as ‘absolutely sensational’ by Craven Cottage legend Tony Gale ([fulhamfc.com](https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/march/The-Tony-Gale-Column/)), Andersen may be a brilliant acquisition.

***In other news: Tottenham are also keen on this ‘amazing’ 103-goal striker, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-daniel-levy-now-keen-on-gabriel-jesus/)***