Coady, Schmeichel, Ings - 5 players Tottenham should sign

Five players who could help enhance Nuno Espirito Santo's squad

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The biggest transfer headache new Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo faces at present is trying to ward off overtures for star striker Harry Kane.

Kane has made clear his intention to be at a team capable of challenging for major trophies, which is basically code for 'not Tottenham'.

But while the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea battle it out for Kane's signature, Nuno must also focus on reinforcing a squad that has been dismal since reaching the Champions League final in 2019.

A priority is the defence, with one but preferably two centre-backs to bolster a rearguard that was too often a pushover last season.

Eric Dier's preference to be part of the defence backfired spectacularly as he was left out of England's Euro 2020 squad after being a vital part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup three years earlier. Toby Alderweireld looks a shadow of the player he once was. Only Joe Rodon, signed from Championship side Swansea City last year, emerged with credit from a disappointing 2020/21.

Nuno has been linked with several players from his former club Wolves, with Conor Coady and Willy Boly chief among them.

The Portuguese may also decide to take a decision that successive Spurs managers have ignored and upgrade his first-choice goalkeeper with club captain Hugo Lloris' displays no longer at elite-level.

Above is a photo gallery of five potential Spurs targets.

Updated: July 22, 2021, 2:44 AM