Tottenham is trying to sign a left-back from the worst team in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur is preparing for a new push in the transfer market, and this time the focus is on a left-back from one of the less favored clubs in the Premier League. After failing to secure negotiations for Scottish player Andy Robertson from Liverpool, Spurs are shifting their target and directing their attention to Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The London club has been active during this January transfer window, having already secured the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atlético de Madrid for £35 million. Additionally, young left-back Souza has also joined the squad, strengthening the team’s defense. However, the significant hope regarding Robertson did not materialize, as talks with Liverpool collapsed.

Tottenham’s intentions were clear: an investment of around £3 million to bring the Scotland captain to White Hart Lane. However, Liverpool’s decision to keep Robertson in the team was motivated by their inability to bring Kostas Tsimikas back, which led to a deadlock in negotiations. Thus, Spurs were forced to recalibrate their recruitment strategy.

According to exclusive information from TEAMtalk, Tottenham is now looking at Hugo Bueno, a 23-year-old left-back who has stood out at Wolverhampton. The club is willing to make a £20 million bid but will have to face competition from Everton, who are also interested in the young Spaniard’s services. With Wolverhampton battling against relegation, Bueno is eager to compete at higher levels, as his current team is the worst in the Premier League this season.

Since returning from a loan at Feyenoord, Bueno has become a regular presence in the Wolves’ defense, having made 20 league appearances, 14 of which were as a starter. With a contract that runs until 2028, Wolverhampton finds itself in a comfortable position and does not seem willing to let one of its best players leave during this transfer window, especially at a critical time when they need to avoid dropping to the Championship.

The £20 million valuation for Bueno may be a possibility in the summer if Wolves cannot avoid relegation, which seems an increasingly likely prospect. The Spanish defender, who has already been part of Spain’s youth teams, is building a solid reputation in a season that has proven quite challenging for his team.

For Tottenham, the interest in Bueno demonstrates the intention to plan for the long term, preparing for a possible signing in the next transfer window. However, the reality is that, to secure the signature of the young talent, the Spurs will need to improve their performance in the league and fight for a spot in Europe. The pressure is on Thomas Frank and his team, as the battle for Bueno will require both cunning and investment capability.

The coming days will be crucial for Tottenham, which needs not only reinforcements but also a turnaround in its on-field form if it truly wants to attract Bueno to London and solidify its position in the elite of English football.