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title: "Tottenham keeping tabs on €65m-rated Premier League defender"
canonical: "https://readtottenham.com/2026/10/05/tottenham-keeping-tabs-on-e65m-rated-premier-league-defender/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Vishal Subramanian"
section: "Tottenham News"
published: "2026-10-05T11:48:46Z"
modified: "2026-10-05T11:48:46Z"
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# Tottenham keeping tabs on €65m-rated Premier League defender

**Tottenham are expected to be active in the upcoming transfer windows as Roberto De Zerbi aims to fine-tune his squad.**

The Lilywhites splashed the cash on ten new signings in the summer but still have a lot of work to do to have a squad capable of competing on all fronts.

During the summer, Spurs tried to sign a lot of players with proven Premier League experience as that would allow them to come into the team and make an immediate impact.

And if reports are to be believed, they are trying to repeat the trick in 2027 as they continue to monitor Brentford’s Michael Kayode.

## Tottenham keeping tabs on Michael Kayode

[Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/10/04/sources-liverpool-have-e65m-defender-on-top-of-their-watchlist-as-arsenal-tottenham-join-race/) report that Tottenham are among the clubs keeping a close eye on the Italian defender, who has made a massive impression at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Kayode is surely one of the most reliable right-backs in the country and is capable of influencing the game at both ends of the pitch.

> Michael Kayode is the highest-rated defender in the UEFA Nations League (8.11). 🐝 💫[@BrentfordFC](https://x.com/BrentfordFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#BrentfordFC](https://x.com/hashtag/BrentfordFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/oeDHudFCCT](https://t.co/oeDHudFCCT)
>
> — WhoScored (@WhoScored) [September 30, 2026](https://x.com/WhoScored/status/2105273961454161942?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The report also mentions interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Juventus, with Brentford looking to recoup at least €65m for their prized asset.

Tottenham have Pedro Porro for the right-back role and Archie Gray can also play there, so we’re not sure if this is a deal that will be at the top of their list at the moment.

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