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Alasdair Gold

David Raya and Tottenham's summer transfer plans to transform Ange Postecoglou's defence

Tottenham Hotspur know they must fix a leaking defence as a priority for new head coach Ange Postecoglou in the summer transfer window.

Spurs conceded 63 goals in the Premier League last season, worse than all but five other teams in and around the bottom of the table. While Postecoglou's sides defend high up the pitch with their aggressive, relentless pressing, he will also need a back line he can trust for when the opposition play around or over that front foot defending.

Only four Premier League teams scored more than Tottenham last season - mostly thanks to Harry Kane's 30 goals accounting for almost half of their 70 - so the focus will mainly be on fixing the defence. That's not to say Spurs are not looking for a new midfielder - namely James Maddison - and a young winger of which you can find details in part one of our look at the club's summer transfer plans right here.

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