Spurs make Sebastian Caceres top defensive target for January

Tottenham Hotspur target Uruguay defender Sebastian Caceres for January transfer window, with interest from other Premier League clubs. Talks ongoing.

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly on the hunt for a new defensive player in the January transfer window, with Uruguay international Sebastian Caceres emerging as their top target. This comes after a knee injury suffered by summer signing Micky van de Ven, which has left Ange Postecoglou eager to strengthen his options at centre-back. With Cristian Romero currently suspended and Eric Dier as the only other natural first-team centre-back options, it's clear that Tottenham is in need of reinforcements.

Several defenders have been linked with a move to Spurs, including Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen, Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, and Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth. Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton and Giorgio Scalvini from Atalanta BC have also been added to the transfer shortlist. However, according to recent reports, Sebastian Caceres from Club America has emerged as Tottenham's primary target. Negotiations have already been initiated with the Mexican club, and a formal offer has been submitted.

Caceres, who has spent nearly four years with Club America, has made a total of 112 appearances across all competitions. Despite not lifting silverware in his professional career, he is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the Mexican top-flight and has impressed at the international level with Uruguay. Standing at 5ft 11in, Caceres has represented Uruguay from Under-18 to Under-23s level before making his senior debut in September last year. He has since earned nine caps for his country and has been a regular starter under new head coach Marcelo Bielsa.

Uruguay has won each of their last three South American qualifiers with Caceres in the side, beating Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia without conceding a goal. The 24-year-old has also attracted interest from other Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Fulham. With just over 12 months remaining on his contract with Club America, Caceres is expected to be a sought-after player in the upcoming transfer window.