Wolves and Tottenham Battle for “Strong” £25m Defender

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly competing to acquire Pascal Struijk from Leeds United for £25 million. Both Premier League clubs are seeking to reinforce their defenses during the January transfer window.

Wolves’ new manager Vitor Pereira is in urgent need of defensive additions after the club’s poor start to the season left them in 19th place. The departure of Max Kilman in the summer was not adequately addressed, leaving Wolves short at center-back.

Struijk has been a key player for Leeds in the Championship this season, starting every match as the club pushes for promotion. The 24-year-old Dutch defender has earned praise for his strength, power and leadership at the back.

Former Leeds manager Simon Grayson recently commended Struijk’s performances, stating: “He was strong and powerful, made some good blocks, won headers and earned free kicks.”

Signing Struijk could provide an immediate boost to Wolves’ backline as they battle to avoid relegation. However, they face stiff competition from Tottenham, who are also looking to shore up their defense.

With the transfer window approaching, Wolves will need to act decisively if they hope to land the “strong” defender and give Pereira the reinforcements he needs to guide the club to safety. The £25 million price tag reflects Struijk’s importance to Leeds, but could prove worthwhile for a Premier League side in need of defensive stability.