Tottenham Hotspur have become the latest club to join the race to sign Atlético Madrid’s Reinildo Mandava this summer.
That’s according to Africa Foot, and they cover Tottenham’s interest in the left-back who is set to leave Los Rojiblancos.
The 31-year-old’s contract was set to expire at the end of this month. The La Liga club are said to have extended it further for a few weeks so that Diego Simeone can have him in the squad until the end of the Club World Cup.
Reinildo is expected to leave when his contract expires and can join a new club on a free transfer. Both his contract situation and experience make him an interesting option in the market for several clubs and Tottenham have been added to the list.
Spurs have qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League. The report states they are looking for an experienced defender for next season and this is where the Atlético player fits in.
In fact, Africa Foot claim Tottenham see the Mozambique international is seen as an ‘ideal candidate’ among the targets.
Reinildo’s prefers to operate as a left-back and can also be deployed as a centre-back. On May 31st, Spurs confirmed Sergio Reguilón will be released when his contract expires.
Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence, who can also operate as a right-back, are the two left-backs at the club. If Spence is moved as a backup for right-back Pedro Porro, there can be space for Reinildo at Tottenham.
