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Explained: Who have Tottenham lined up as a ‘long-term solution’ at right-back?

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Mauricio Pochettino can’t decide who will be his first-choice right-back at Tottenham this season, having so far alternated between Kyle Walker-Peters, Juan Foyth and Serge Aurier after selling Kieran Trippier to Atletico Madrid.

But despite having three options, Spurs could be signing a replacement in January and Adrian Kajumba of the Daily Mail says the Lilywhites are interested in Nathan Ferguson.

The 19-year-old is available for sale as he’s out of contract next summer and could leave on a free transfer in the coming months. West Bromwich Albion could lose the England u20 international for £300k (compensation fee) if he joins an overseas club on a Bosman deal, so they want to cash in early.

Tottenham view Ferguson as a ‘long-term solution’, but they’ll have stiff competition from a Crystal Palace side looking to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The fullback has made 13 appearances this season, scoring and creating two goals, and could have a bright future under the right guidance.

Who should start at right-back for Tottenham Hotspur?

Serge Aurier

Juan Foyth

Kyle Walker-Peters

With three players to challenge for a starting place at Tottenham, Ferguson would have a tough task of breaking into the first-team. He could be signed and loaned back to West Brom for the remainder of the campaign, but the Daily Mail say Albion are still trying to tie him down to a five-year deal.

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