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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lewis Dunk has admirers within Spurs"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-lewis-dunk-has-admirers-within-spurs/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-04-01T14:05:19Z"
modified: "2021-04-01T14:05:19Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lewis Dunk has admirers within Spurs

**According to a report by reliable Tottenham Hotspur correspondent [Alasdair Gold](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-summer-andersen-dunk-20293993.amp?__twitter_impression=true), Brighton defender Lewis Dunk has admirers behind the scenes at Spurs – with the Lilywhites eyeing up possible defensive options ahead of the 2021/2022 season.**

Dunk, who has been a mainstay under Seagulls boss Graham Potter this campaign, starting [26 league matches](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/86441/Show/Lewis-Dunk), is apparently on the a list of targets for Spurs as Gold shares news.

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### Tottenham chiefs eyeing Dunk

Indeed, it is believed that the 29-year-old has admirers within the north London club, coming as Tottenham and the board sound out defensive options.

As Gold explains, Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy are eager to sign a real leader at the back – with Brighton defender Dunk now emerging as a target.

The 6 foot 3 titan has averaged 3.1 clearances per 90 in the league this season and stands out as a composed head on mature shoulders with his 89% pass accuracy out from the back ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/86441/Show/Lewis-Dunk)).

While Dunk doesn’t fit the usual age profile of Tottenham targets, Gold explains that his consistent performances in the league have marked him out – not to mention the fact he is homegrown.

Tottenham’s apparent biggest roadblock is his potential price tag considering he signed a new five-year deal for Brighton last summer – but[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lewis-dunk/profil/spieler/148153) currently rate him at around £22.5 million.

### Transfer Tavern take

Lauded as a ‘genius’ by former Spurs player and ex-Premier League boss Gus Poyet on Sky Sports (via [football daily](https://twitter.com/footballdaily/status/1363939441228849157?s=21)), there certainly are aspects of Dunk’s game to admire, but it remains to be seen whether the Lilywhites shore up this interest with a concrete move.

***In other news: Tottenham could be without this ‘phenomenal’ star for Newcastle, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-sergio-reguilon-an-injury-doubt-for-newcastle/)***