Tottenham could face competition from Hull City for 26yo Besiktas centre-back from Turkey

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly face competition from Premier League side Hull City and French club OGC Nice to sign Besiktas centre-back Emirhan Topcu. The 26-year-old Turkey international, who joined Besiktas on a four-year contract in 2024, has impressed this season with one goal in seven Super Lig appearances. Besiktas manager Vincenzo Italiano is reluctant to lose him midway through the campaign unless a substantial offer is submitted.

Writer Rohan Sengupta argues that Tottenham should avoid signing Topcu and focus instead on acquiring a striker in January. Following summer additions Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, and Tosin Adarabioyo alongside Micky van de Ven, Sengupta believes Roberto De Zerbi's defensive options are sufficiently stocked.