Tottenham want to sign £34m centre-back who has missed just 14 games through injury
Tottenham have battled with an injury crisis in the last two seasons, but they are now keen on securing the services of a centre-back with a near-perfect injury record.
Tottenham Hotspur have barely had any luck on the injury front in the last two seasons, with several first-team players sidelined for extended periods.
This campaign, ahead of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, Spurs were without a staggering 13 first-team players for different reasons, ranging from injuries to suspensions and illness.
Undoubtedly, Tottenham’s inability to consistently field a full-strength squad has often impacted their performances, and it could well be a key reason behind their struggles in the Premier League over the past two seasons.
Tottenham target Evan Ndicka amid defensive concerns
According to Corriere dello Sport, Tottenham are now understood to have set their sights on AS Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka.
Ndicka was linked with a move to Spurs in the 2025 winter window when the club’s defensive ranks were decimated under Ange Postecoglou, with Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin all sidelined.
However, while those players have struggled with injuries in the past, Ndicka has remained injury-free this season, featuring in all 35 games for AS Roma.
In fact, across his entire career, the centre-back has missed just fourteen games – a remarkably low figure.
It is now understood that the Ivory Coast international could be on his way out this summer, but Spurs are set to face competition for his signature.
| Season | Injury | From | Until | Days | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Fever | 05/11/2024 | 08/11/2024 | 4 days | 1 |
| 23/24 | Unknown injury | 14/04/2024 | 25/04/2024 | 12 days | 2 |
| 23/24 | Foot bruise | 22/10/2023 | 25/10/2023 | 4 days | – |
| 22/23 | Muscular problems | 13/04/2023 | 01/05/2023 | 19 days | 3 |
| 21/22 | Ligament stretching | 26/09/2021 | 11/10/2021 | 16 days | 2 |
| 20/21 | Knock | 14/12/2020 | 17/12/2020 | 4 days | 1 |
| 20/21 | Ligament injury | 13/09/2020 | 19/10/2020 | 37 days | 4 |
| 19/20 | Quarantine | 19/03/2020 | 02/04/2020 | 15 days | – |
| 18/19 | Adductor pain | 16/03/2019 | 19/03/2019 | 4 days | 1 |
Spurs face competition for Evan Ndicka as £34.3m price emerges
There is currently interest in Ndicka from other Premier League sides, including Manchester United and Liverpool.
Clubs across Europe, including Bayern Munich and Besiktas, are also keen, with the growing interest causing concern in Rome.
Roma are facing pressure due to FFP to offload some of their players, and, at present, given that Ndicka was signed on a free transfer, no other player at the club can generate as much profit.
It is understood that a fee exceeding €40m (£34.3m) could secure his transfer, with Ndicka’s sale easing some of the financial pressure.
Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, former Roma player Antonio Zago addressed Ndicka’s situation, suggesting the defender should remain at the club while acknowledging the possibility of a more experienced option being sought.
He said: “He is young, he should stay and be confirmed, but I do not know if they will look for a more experienced centre-back.”
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