Tottenham Hotspur want versatile defender perfectly suited to Ange Postecoglou's tactics: report

Tottenham Hotspur Manager Ange Postecoglou of Tottenham Hotspur watches from the sidelines during an exhibition football match against West Ham at Optus Stadium in Perth on July 18, 2023. (Photo by TREVOR COLLENS / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by TREVOR COLLENS/AFP via Getty Images).

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to make a January move for a versatile defender, with Ange Postecoglou looking to add more depth to his squad.

The Australian manager has already stated that the club are in the market for a defender in the upcoming transfer window, due to the long-term injury suffered by Micky van de Ven leaving the club depleted in defence.