Tottenham fans divided as club consider re-signing old player for a Champions League boost
Tottenham fans have been reacting online to fresh reports linking the club with a potential reunion with former defender Kyle Walker-Peters, who could return as a free agent and help fulfil the club-trained quota ahead of UEFA Champions League registration.
Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make any further additions to their squad since completing the signing of Mathys Tel earlier in the summer window, after the winger agreed to a six-year deal expected to keep him in north London till 2031.
However, the club’s dealings this summer are unlikely to be straightforward, particularly as they must ensure compliance with UEFA’s Champions League squad registration rules for the upcoming campaign.
It has been reported that Tottenham may need to sell to buy, while it is also believed that a move for former player Kyle Walker-Peters is being explored to meet the homegrown requirements for Europe.
Tottenham fans react to links with Kyle Walker-Peters
The 28-year-old full-back has spent the last five seasons at Southampton, a club that suffered relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2024/25 season.
He featured 33 times in the Premier League last term, recording two assists in those appearances.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters who have seen the latest reports have begun sharing their opinions online, with a range of views expressed regarding a possible return for the former academy product.
One fan wrote: “Well, it is not the sexiest name, but it is kind of a necessity in terms of club-trained and he can fill in at both right-back and left-back. Free transfer too, I would not be against it if it meant we go all out in other positions.”
Another added: “It is so boring but to be fair on a free it would make a lot of sense.”
One supporter appeared bemused at the suggestion, saying: “Yesssss we got Champions League football to bring back players we got rid of years ago on a free.”
Another simply remarked: “Imagine signing a player from the second-worst Premier League team in history.”
However, there were some who seemed open to the idea: “I would not hate this, with Djed being so good and playing both sides, KWP would likely not get too much game time and he is solid enough as a rotation option for both sides.”
Spurs may turn to Walker-Peters to meet UCL quota
Walker-Peters is expected to become a free agent at the end of the month, meaning Spurs would not have to pay a transfer fee if they opted to re-sign him.
He would clearly arrive as a squad player, one who would not see much game time, but with his Premier League experience, he represents a dependable option when required.
It might not be a move that generates major headlines, but it is the type of deal driven by necessity, as Tottenham look to meet their club-trained quota ahead of UEFA competition registration.
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