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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites favourites to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-favourites-to-sign-takehiro-tomiyasu/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-07-07T10:15:32Z"
modified: "2021-07-07T10:15:32Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Lilywhites favourites to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu

**According to Italian newspaper Corriere di Bologna, via[Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-remain-favourite-get-deal-line-new-attack-expected-week-offer-way/), Tottenham Hotspur are the favourites to sign Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of Atalanta – with a fresh eight-figure bid expected this week.**

### The Lowdown: Tottenham enter Tomiyasu race…

As Spurs properly commence the hunt for new backline additions, coming after they finally ended their frantic search for a new manager, Tomiyasu has been touted as their potential first signing of the summer.

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Indeed, Tottenham had an opening offer of [€18m (£15.4m) rejected recently](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-remain-favourite-get-deal-line-new-attack-expected-week-offer-way/) with Bologna holding out for a larger fee if they’re to part ways.

Spurs have been tipped to get this over the line, though, with some sources even suggesting that personal terms have already been agreed ([Calciomercato.it](https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/07/05/calciomercato-bologna-tomiyasu-tottenham-premier/)).

### The Latest: Spurs favourites, new bid expected…

As per regional news outlet Corriere di Bologna, Tottenham are the favourites to sign Tomiyasu ahead of both Atalanta and north London rivals Arsenal.

[Spurs latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/spurs-latest-updates-4/)

It is even said that a new bid is expected some time this week, amounting to around[€20 million (£17.1m)](https://sportwitness.co.uk/tottenham-remain-favourite-get-deal-line-new-attack-expected-week-offer-way/) plus some bonuses, with chairman Daniel Levy aiming to provide strength in depth for new Spurs manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

However, Corriere di Bologna also claim that Serie A competitors Atalanta haven’t given up on signing Tomiyasu just yet, so Spurs could need to act quickly and secure his services.

### The Verdict: Fruitful first signing?

Lauded as a ‘giant’ by [the Italian media last season](https://www.newsdirectory3.com/good-play-in-the-derby-compliment-to-takehiro-tomiyasu-in-italy-giant-tomiyasu-the-usual-sense-of-stability-goal-com/), perhaps summing up his contribution for Bologna, Tomiyasu was a mainstay under manager Siniša Mihajlović.

Starting 31 Serie A matches over the course of 2020/2021, the Japan international made 3.3 clearances per match on average in that time – no one in Bologna’s squad managed more ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/71/Show/Italy-Bologna)).

His versatility could also prove invaluable, with the 22-year-old capable of playing both as a right-back and natural centre-half.

We believe he could come as a possible bargain for Spurs thanks to his age and versatility, especially if Bologna accept the revised £17.1m bid this week.

***In other news: Tottenham have now made approach to sign £43.2m-valued star once likened to Messi, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-spurs-make-approach-for-lorenzo-insigne/)***