Tottenham are ready to battle Premier League rivals for the services of Austrian defensive sensation Samson Baidoo.
Samson Baidoo has had an impressive rise at Red Bull Salzburg, he came up the ranks at some pace and managed to secure promotion to the first team in the summer of 2022. He has gone from strength to strength with every passing season and now finds himself on the wishlist of multiple top clubs from across Europe.
According to a report from HITC, Tottenham are keen on signing the Austrian international and they are willing to battle top-four rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United for his services. The 2023/24 campaign was Baidoo’s breakthrough season at Salzburg. While an injury did trouble him, the 20-year-old made quite a name for himself with his performances and huge potential.
He has been a constant feature for them at the back in the 2024/25 season and the North London club are closely monitoring the defensive sensation ahead of a potential transfer. Despite having Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin in their squad, Ange Postecoglou is keen on having more depth.
Van de Ven has fitness concerns while Romero tends to pick up suspensions every now and then, as a result, the Australian manager seeks more quality options at the back. Baidoo could be an exceptional signing for them as he can provide cover and eventually become one of their mainstays.
While Spurs have been monitoring him for a long while, Manchester City have been scouting him for almost 18 months. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe, eager to strengthen Newcastle’s defence, is also interested in bringing the Austrian international to Tyneside.