Tottenham could look to re-sign Kyle Walker-Peters
Kyle Walker-Peters, a former defender, may be a target for Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
Due to a repurchase clause in his contract, Tottenham Hotspur may try to re-sign Southampton right-back Kyle Walker-Peters during the summer transfer window.
Walker-Peters spent six months on loan with the Saints before joining Southampton in 2020 for a reported £12 million. Over time, the 26-year-old has established himself as a vital member of the South Coast team, putting up strong performances in both the Premier League and Championship.
Tottenham could look to re-sign Walker-Peters
David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Walker-Peters’ contract has a £30 million buy-back clause, and he also confirms that Manchester United and Arsenal have looked at the Southampton defender. Walker-Peters has had a fantastic season playing for the Saints under Russell Martin, and he will definitely want to play in the Premier League again soon, either with the Saints or for a different team.
| How Kyle Walker-Peters compares to Pedro Porro per 90 minutes this season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Walker-Peters | Pedro Porro | |
| Goals | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Assists | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Pass completion percentage | 89.1 | 75.9 |
| Touches | 84.4 | 80.9 |
| Interceptions | 1.30 | 1.00 |
| Tackles | 1.48 | 2.91 |
| Statistics according to FBref – Correct as of 22/02/2024 | ||
Walker-Peters has performed better than the Spurs could have anticipated since joining St. Mary’s, and they may now try to entice him back to the team. Walker-Peters is a player that shouldn’t be discounted, according to HITC’s Graeme Bailey, who spoke with The Spurs News. Tottenham is looking for a defender who can play on both sides.
Ange Postecoglou’s main right-back option this season has been Pedro Porro, but Walker-Peters is a flexible player who might be helpful. The North London club may believe they can outpace their competitors in the battle to get the defender, given that other teams are keen in signing him.
Southampton could be forced to sell Walker-Peters
His deal expires in 2025
The Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season and are now plying their trade in the Championship. The likes of Walker-Peters will be desperate to return to England’s top flight, and it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise if he pushed for a move in the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old’s contract expires in 2025, meaning Southampton will have a key decision to make later this year. If Walker-Peters isn’t willing to sign a new deal, the Saints could be forced to offload the defender or they risk losing him on a free transfer in 2025. Gaining promotion back to the Premier League will undoubtedly give them a stronger chance of convincing Walker-Peters to stay at St Mary’s, so the club face a difficult task for the remainder of the season to finish in the top two of the Championship
