Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.
According to Mick Brown, Leeds United are keen on securing his services and he could leave the club before the January transfer window closes. Brown has reviewed to Football Insider that the Welsh International is not a key part of Tottenham’s plans, and they could look to sanction his departure if a suitable offer comes in.
Brown said: “From what I know at Tottenham, they don’t regard Davies as a nailed-on first-team player.
“He’s been called upon recently because of their injuries, but I don’t think he’s in their plans long-term.
“He does well when he’s called upon, can play left-back or centre-back, but I don’t think he’s regarded as that much of an important player there.
“I can see that changing if he goes to Leeds, though, he’d be an important asset there.
“He’ll give them some know-how and stability which I think they’ve lacked, and his experience will help them when things get tough towards the end of the season.
“It’s a move that makes a lot of sense to me, and I think Tottenham might be open to it as well surprisingly, especially if they can bring in a new defender.
“I think there’s a strong possibility this one gets done.”
The experienced defender is capable of operating as a left-back as well as a central defender. He could be a useful player for Tottenham for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, his contract expires at the end of the season.
They are already lacking in depth in the defensive unit, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to weaken it further. They must look to bring in a quality defender before sanctioning the departure of Davies.
The 92-cap Welsh International has been a reliable performer for Spurs over the years, and he could still be very useful for them.
Meanwhile, Leeds are pushing for promotion to the Premier League, and they need more quality and depth in the side. Signing an experienced defender like Davies in January could be a huge boost for them. He will help them improve with his quality and experience. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.