Tottenham ‘in touch’ with 28yr old wide player over bargain summer move

Tottenham Hotspur have initiated contact with former academy product Kyle Walker-Peters about a potential emotional return to North London, with the Southampton defender set to become a free agent this summer.

The 28-year-old full-back, who came through Spurs’ youth system before his 2020 departure, has emerged as an attractive option to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s defensive options ahead of next season.

Journalist Graeme Bailey reveals Tottenham face stiff competition for Walker-Peters’ signature, with Leeds United, West Ham, Everton and several foreign clubs all expressing interest.

“Leeds have had contact, but they’re one of many,” Bailey told Leeds United News. “From what I can make out, it’s going to be tough.”

The potential acquisition makes strategic sense for several reasons. Walker-Peters’ Premier League experience – including 121 appearances for Southampton – demonstrates he could provide reliable cover and competition for Pedro Porro, whose future at the club remains uncertain amid transfer speculation.

His familiarity with Tottenham’s setup after spending 15 years in their academy system would ensure a seamless transition, while his ability to operate on both flanks offers valuable tactical flexibility.

Financially, the deal represents an astute piece of business. Securing an established top-flight defender on a free transfer would allow Spurs to allocate resources to other priority areas, such as central defense or creative midfield reinforcements.

Walker-Peters’ current market value of approximately £15 million makes this potential signing even more appealing.

For the player himself, a return to Tottenham presents an opportunity to reignite his career at the highest level.

With Spurs potentially competing in the Champions League next season should they triumph in the Europa League final, the move would represent a significant step up from Southampton’s Championship campaign. The emotional pull of returning to his boyhood club could prove decisive in negotiations.

As Tottenham prepare for their most important match in years, the club’s recruitment team appears to be laying groundwork for an efficient summer rebuild.

Walker-Peters’ potential homecoming would tick multiple boxes – low-risk, high-reward, and emotionally resonant with supporters.

In a transfer market increasingly defined by inflated fees, this deal could provide Postecoglou with experienced depth without compromising their spending power for marquee signings elsewhere.