{"id":294947,"date":"2023-10-31T06:24:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T06:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=294947"},"modified":"2023-10-31T06:24:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T06:24:49","slug":"tottenham-target-nelsson-frozen-out-after-refusing-to-sign-new-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/tottenham-target-nelsson-frozen-out-after-refusing-to-sign-new-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham target Nelsson frozen out after refusing to sign new deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a long way to go \u2013 Ange Postecoglou staying grounded despite Spurs form<\/h3>\n

Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Galatasaray star Victor Nelsson as they look to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window. The defender was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League over the summer but was ultimately denied the opportunity to make the move to England.<\/p>\n

Spurs have made a sensational start to the season, with Ange Postecoglou completely reshaping the team into an attacking-minded, free-flowing side that could challenge for the Premier League title if they continue to improve.<\/p>\n

Having won eight of their opening 10 matches of the campaign, Tottenham will be looking to add quality to their squad in January to ensure that they have the depth to cope with any injury problems further down the line. Thus, Postecoglou is keen to address his lack of options in defence.<\/p>\n

Spurs are hopeful of signing a defender to provide cover for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and it is reported that Nelsson is still high on their shortlist. According to Aksam, the centre-back is \u2018preparing to leave\u2019 Galatasaray in the January transfer window and remains frozen out of their plans.<\/p>\n

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The 25-year-old opted not to extend his contract with the club earlier this summer, publicly admitting that he could not imagine staying beyond 2026. Nelsson\u2019s admission prompted Galatasaray to freeze him out of their plans and he has not made an appearance for the club since.<\/p>\n

The Denmark international said: \u201cI have had some talks with them (Galatasaray). I informed them after the last international break that I do not want to extend my contract. I have three years left on my contract and I just couldn\u2019t see myself extending an extra year.\u201d<\/p>\n