According to reports from Fussball News, Eintracht Frankfurt is growing concerned about the potential short-lived stay of William Pacho at the club due to interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Pacho, who joined Frankfurt last summer following a standout season at Royal Antwerp, has seamlessly transitioned to German football. The 22-year-old has notably featured in every Bundesliga game at Deutsche Bank Park this season, establishing himself as one of the top young centre-backs in the league, as per Transfermarkt.
Tottenham’s interest in the Ecuadorian defender surfaced recently, with journalist Sacha Tavolieri revealing on social media that the Lilywhites have been closely monitoring Pacho and inquiring about his availability. The report further suggests that Ange Postecoglou’s side is expected to encounter competition from other Premier League rivals in the pursuit of the central defender’s services next summer.
Fussball News reinforces Tottenham’s interest in the former Royal Antwerp star, indicating that Frankfurt is apprehensive about the possibility of him leaving the club at the end of the season. The officials at the German club reportedly fear that Pacho might swiftly progress to the next stage, given his impressive performances this season.
Despite securing Pacho for a relatively modest fee of €9m (£7.6m) last summer, the report suggests that Frankfurt would demand a significantly higher amount of €40m (£34.1m) to part ways with the player.
In reflecting on this situation, Spurs Web opines that it is premature to speculate on Tottenham’s potential pursuit of centre-backs next summer. The decision is likely to hinge on Ashley Phillips’ performance at Port Vale and Postecoglou’s assessment of whether the 18-year-old is prepared for a first-team role with Spurs in the upcoming season. The intricacies of Tottenham’s defensive plans for the future remain uncertain, with various factors likely to influence their choices in the transfer market.
