Tottenham transfer news: Major doubt cast over Barcelona and Man Utd battle
TOTTENHAM have been urged to “be cautious” when battling Barcelona and Manchester United for Ajax sensations Matthijs De Ligt and Frenkie de Jong in the transfer market.
“It would be a lot of money to spend on a teenager who has only ever played in an Ajax team that dominates the Eredivisie.
“The Premier League is a lot more demanding and challenging, with a far higher standard of player so there are a lot of unanswered questions.
Tottenham, Barcelona and Man Utd are linked to De Jong and De Ligt (right) (Image: GETTY)
Tottenham, Barcelona and Man Utd target De Jong is one of the hottest prospects in Europe (Image: GETTY)
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Tottenham have been urged to be cautious about De Ligt (Image: GETTY)
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“However, if Pochettino likes him as a good young player then they should go for it.”
De Jong has spoken about his openness to joining Barcelona at the end of the season, although Spurs, Manchester United and a host of other top clubs have kept tabs on the midfielder.
And Waddle is just as wary about signing the 21-year-old.
“I would side with caution on paying big money for Frenkie de Jong,” he added.
“There’s no doubt that Dutch players have the technical ability to play in the Premier League, but I have big reservations about their mental and physical ability to cope with the demands in England.
“The football is so much tougher than the Eredivisie, but you have to trust the scouting system in place.
“If the system are sure, Tottenham can’t risk missing out on the next big star.”