Tottenham, Newcastle United, Leeds United in transfer tussle to sign Koni De Winter

Tottenham, Newcastle United, and Leeds United are all keen on signing AC Milan defensive mainstay Koni De Winter.

By Badal Pareek · The Hard Tackle

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:46 AM

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Tottenham, Newcastle, and Leeds are targeting AC Milan defender Koni De Winter ahead of the January transfer window.
Any interested club would need to make a substantial offer to secure a permanent deal for the defender.
De Winter is contracted to Milan until 2030 and is reportedly happy at the Serie A club.

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Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Leeds United are monitoring AC Milan defender Koni De Winter ahead of the January transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. The Premier League sides have scouted the 24-year-old Belgian international in recent weeks as they seek long-term options to strengthen their backlines.

However, securing a permanent deal will be challenging as Milan considers him a key part of their long-term plans under Ruben Amorim. De Winter is contracted until 2030, is reportedly happy at San Siro, and any potential suitor would need to make a substantial offer.

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Tottenham, Newcastle United, Leeds United in transfer tussle to sign Koni De Winter

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