Don Hutchinson believes that Kieran Trippier is currently the best right-back in the world.
Trippier spent four seasons at Spurs after joining the club from Burnley in the summer of 2015 and he developed into a top right-back during his time at the club, even winning a place in the England team.
However, he had a significant drop-off in his final season at Spurs, with his defensive mistakes costing Mauricio Pochettino’s men on several occasions.
Trippier eventually joined Atletico Madrid for just £20m (BBC) where he improved his defensive game under the tutelage of Diego Simeone, playing a valued part in the club’s title win in 2020-21.
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The former Tottenham man has been one of the standout right-backs in the Premier League since joining Newcastle United in January of last year.
Hutchinson named the Magpies star in his Team of the Season so far, remarking that he is the best in the world in his position. He told ESPN FC: “Best right-back in world football, Trippier.”
The pundit also named three Spurs players in the eleven – James Maddison, Destiny Udogie and Micky van de Ven.
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Tottenham Hotspur in talks over first January signing – beating Arsenal to the move: report
Tottenham Hotspur are set to launch a midseason move for a much-wanted attacker.
Incoming technical director Johan Lange has arrived and is reportedly ready to stamp his authority on the team, who are flying high at the top of the Premier League. Despite starting the season well, there is a consensus that Tottenham will need to strengthen this winter in order to maintain their superb form.
And with the likes of Ivan Perisic ruled out for the season, there could be the need to add depth in attack, as Spurs move wisely in the transfer market.
Kerem Akturkoglu is on the wishlist for the Lilywhites, according to Turkish newspaper Aksam, off his historic Champions League goal against Manchester United to gift Galatasaray their first-ever win on English soil.
Tottenham have made contact with the Super Lig champions over a move and are set to speak to Akturkoglu’s representatives, too. The attacker could cost under £20 million.
It could be a double-swoop for Gala stars, too, with Turkish outlet Milliyet recently claiming that Akturkoglu’s team-mate Victor Nelsson is available for just £17m – and that Spurs are interested in signing him.
Arsenal and West Ham United have both been named as interested parties for Akturkoglu. Tottenham are said to be furthest along in the pursuit, however.
If reports are to be believed, the north Londoners could well be the recipients of Qatari investment, following Sheikh Jassim pulling out of the bidding for Manchester United.
