In keeping with Caught Offside, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a shock swoop for Fulham defender Joachim Andersen subsequent 12 months.
The Denmark worldwide rejoined the Cottagers from Crystal Palace on a everlasting foundation final summer season and he has been terrific within the coronary heart of the defence for the London membership.
Caught Offside now declare that Liverpool and Spurs are anticipated to strengthen their central defence within the close to future and they’re each displaying curiosity in signing Andersen.
Nevertheless, Fulham are underneath no strain to promote with one other 4 years left on Andersen’s contract. Liverpool and Spurs are but to determine whether or not to proceed with a proper method.
Strong participant
Andersen has been one of the vital constant centre-backs within the Premier League. He has constructed his popularity over time and has been good since his homecoming at Fulham.
The 28-year-old has averaged 58 passes per league outing this marketing campaign. The previous Palace man has received virtually 60% of his duels with 4.9 recoveries and a formidable 6 clearances per sport.
Liverpool don’t want a right away change in central defence, however they might contemplate Andersen so as to add expertise and high quality to the squad if Virgil van Dijk had been to go away on the finish of the season.
The Dutchman’s contract concludes in June subsequent 12 months and he has but to commit his future to the Merseyside giants.
Then again, Spurs could possibly be eyeing Andersen to offer competitors to Cristian Romano and Micky van de Ven. Van de Ven has been acquisition, however he has been largely damage susceptible.
Liverpool could be a extra profitable vacation spot for Andersen with Champions League soccer virtually each season, however a transfer to Spurs can’t be dominated out with the prospect to proceed in London.
Fulham spent £30 million to deliver Andersen again to Craven Cottage final summer season and so they may demand as a lot as £50 million if Liverpool and Spurs had been to make an method for his companies.
