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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Sven Botman watched by Spurs"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-sven-botman-watched-by-spurs/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-03-28T12:35:12Z"
modified: "2021-03-28T12:35:12Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Sven Botman watched by Spurs

**According to a report by [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/03/27/tottenhams-summer-to-do-list-overhaul-squad-keep-kane-decision/?utm_content=football&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1616839492), Tottenham Hotspur -and by extension Daniel Levy – have been eyeing Lille defender Sven Botman over recent months as a possible candidate to reinforce the Lilywhites backline, with manager Jose Mourinho looking likely to prioritise a centre-half signing if he stays for next season.**

### Tottenham eyeing Botman

Botman – who has been a mainstay for Ligue 1 side Lille over the current campaign, starting [29 matches](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379732/Show/Sven-Botman) in the French top flight alone – is reportedly at the centre of Spurs’ interest according to Telegraph journalist Matt Law.

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The reporter claims that Botman, alongside Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, have been monitored by Spurs over recent months, with centre-back potentially a priority position.

Spurs have long been linked with a new defensive signing, and the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-blames-van-dijk-loss-for-liverpool-goals-drying-up-but-tottenham-have-similar-problem-b907993.html) recently reported that Mourinho is desperate for his own transformative acquisition in the mould of Man City colossus Ruben Dias or Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.

### Transfer Tavern take

Given his plaudits, despite still being just 21 years old, it’s clear to see why Spurs have been monitoring the [1.95m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sven-botman/profil/spieler/361093) (6 foot 4) prodigy.

Lille manager Christophe Galtier has already hailed Botman as a ‘leader’ due to his performances, with the Dutchman possessing physical traits similar to that of Van Dijk ([Ligue 1](https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/LIGUE-1-SHOW/2020/10/03/sven-botman-lille-s-dutch-knight-rises-fonte-galtier-losc)).

Furthermore, respected scout and former AS Monaco sporting director Tor Kristian-Karlsen claimed to [ESPN](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4243355/january-transfer-window-preview-messi-to-city-sancho-to-united-liverpool-to-land-upamecano) that the youngster could be the ideal heir to former Spurs favourite Jan Vertonghen.

Time will tell whether Levy and Tottenham manage a deal, but their interest seems entirely justified.

***In other news: Alasdair Gold dropped a claim on this ‘top class’ barely-seen talent, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-alasdair-gold-drops-alfie-devine-claim/)***