Grading the summer transfer window: Tottenham Hotspur

Stoke City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Mauricio Pochettino

#2 Juan Foyth

Tottenham Hotspur v Barnsley - Carabao Cup Third Round
Foyth in action for Spurs

The Lilywhites may have had the best defence in the Premier League last season, but it was their bench-strength in that area that was a cause of concern for the former Southampton boss. While both Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld are perhaps the best in their position in England, Spurs didn’t have anyone similarly good waiting in the wings capable of replacing any of them in case of absentees.

However, with the addition of two promising centre-halves in the summer window, Spurs fans can now boast to have the best all-round defence in the Premier League. And one of them is Juan Foyth.

The Argentine is a relatively unknown youngster in Europe but has made a name for himself in Argentina with his performances for his former club, Estudiantes. Despite being only 19 years-old, Foyth has a sense of maturity in him.

However, what makes him very suited to Tottenham’s style is his ability to pass the ball. With his inclusion, every defender at Tottenham has tremendous ball-playing ability. This is why he is a 7/10 signing.

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