Tottenham are in internal talks to sign £35,000-a-week 'beast'

It's been a dismal season for Tottenham Hotspur So far this year.

Angie Postecoglou The team entered the season hoping to build on last year's fifth-place finish, but are currently finding themselves stuck Down in the eleventh place in Premier Leaguewith more losses than gains to their name.

The North London side are now the league's second-highest scorers, so the problem is clearly the defence, as they have conceded an astonishing 28 goals in just 19 games.

So, recent reports link the club with an exciting up-and-coming centre-back who could be promoted Christian Romero It shouldn't be surprising.

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According to a recent report from Mail on Sunday via Goodison NewsTottenham are one of the many teams keen on the Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite.

The report claims the north Londoners have already held internal talks about the possibility of signing the Englishman next month as they look for ways to resolve serious injury issues at the back.

Now, while interest from other sides such as Manchester United is far from ideal, the most significant obstacle to the Lilywhites completing this deal is the hefty price tag the Toffees have placed on the centre-back – £80m is fantastic.

It would certainly require a huge investment from Spurs to get this deal done, but given Branthwaite's ability and potential, it could be worth it, especially as he could be an upgrade on Romero.

How does Branthwaite compare to Romero

So, if Levy and Co. agree to such a huge spend on Branthwaite next month, they will not do so with the aim of making him a rotation option.

No, the Englishman will come to the club as a regular starter, and as such, he will face the likes of Micky van de Ven and Romero for a place in the team, and since the former offers a lot thanks to his exciting skills. pace, the latter will likely be his primary contender for the starting berth.

So, having said that, how do the couple stand up to each other? Well, given the position they play in with their team, output is not a metric of great importance.

Instead, we'll take a look under the hood at the pair's underlying numbers from the start of last season to today, and in doing so, it's the Toffees star who rounds things out.

For example, while the Argentine is better at passing the ball and making more tackles overall, Everton's “huge” star, as He called it Statman Daveblocks more shots, makes more interceptions and clearances, has a better success rate when tackling dribblers, commits fewer fouls, gives fewer penalties, and is dispossessed less often, all per 90.

Finally, there is another important one Take advantage of the giant £35,000-a-week payout He has more than his potential competition: his height.

The 22-year-old “monster,” as he calls him By talent scout Jacek KuligHe is 6-foot-5, while the Argentine is only 6-foot-1.

That's a big difference for a defender, especially when the Lillywhites have generally been bullied from set-pieces since Postecoglou took over last year.

Ultimately, Romero is an undeniably talented footballer, but as it stands, Branthwaite's stats and physical stature give him a slight advantage.

Therefore, signing for the Everton gem next year would be a great decision and a real sign of intent.

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