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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson thrilled by Jules Kounde claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-07-04T07:15:57Z"
modified: "2021-07-04T07:15:57Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Paul Robinson thrilled by Jules Kounde claim

**Speaking to[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-backed-to-sign-centre-half-much-better-than-coady-after-romano-update-robinson/), [Sky Sports pundit](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11955191/tottenhams-slump-a-long-time-coming-says-paul-robinson) Paul Robinson has been left thrilled by a claim involving Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.**

### The Lowdown: Tottenham in talks for Kounde…

According to reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his [Here We Go podcast](https://podfollow.com/the-here-we-go-podcast/view), Tottenham are in talks with Kounde’s agents regarding a possible move to north London this summer.

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Indeed, Spurs and new boss Nuno Espirito Santo are in the market for star defenders and a [revamp of their backline](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tomiyasu-kounde-paratici-nuno-alderweireld-20954405) is expected.

### The Latest: Robinson thrilled by Kounde claim…

Reacting to this Romano claim, Sky regular and former Tottenham goalkeeper Robinson has been left thrilled and believes he is a possible signing who would excite supporters.

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He also described the France international as a ‘very welcome addition’ if Spurs can get a deal over the line.

“He is the world-class centre-half that Spurs so desperately need,” he explained to [Football Insider.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-backed-to-sign-centre-half-much-better-than-coady-after-romano-update-robinson/)

“To be honest, I think Spurs need two or three centre-halves because they are nowhere near good enough in that area right now.

“A player the calibre of Kounde, a top-class international centre-half, would be a very welcome addition indeed.

“That would be a signing that would fill me with optimism and anticipation for the new season.

“There is a lot of questions and a lot of uncertainty at Spurs going into next season but Kounde is a signing who would excite fans.”

### The Verdict: Bang on the money…

The 22-year-old is arguably [one of the most exciting young defenders in world football](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9350911/Carlos-insists-Sevilla-team-mate-Kounde-quality-play-great-European-club.html) and it’s safe to say Tottenham securing his signature would be huge.

Over his 33 La Liga starts for Sevilla last season, the youngster averaged a head-turning 90.1% pass accuracy ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/301019/Show/Jules-Kound%C3%A9)) – arguably summing up his commanding and composed displays at times.

Tottenham need this kind of authoritative presence at the back and we believe he is indeed a possible signing who could turn many heads.

***In other news: ‘I’d be excited, Spurs fans’…Stan Collymore thrilled by major news out of N17, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-stan-collymore-thrilled-as-nuno-arrives-at-n17/)***