Tottenham Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Niklas Sule and Ante Coric

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly sent scouts to keep tabs on Hoffenheim’s young centre-back Niklas Sule.

That’s according to Bild (h/t Sport Witness), who suggested that as well as Spurs, Arsenal also have a close eye on the 21-year-old, with both teams sending representatives to watch the defender during his team’s tussle with Schalke 04 on Sunday.

In the piece, it’s noted that Chelsea had a €30 million (£25.8 million) bid rejected for Sule in the summer; Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are also reported to be interested in landing the centre-back.

Sule has shone for Hoffenheim despite his tender years in arguably the most unforgiving position on the field. Here’s a look at why so many clubs are said to be taking a good look at him:

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The German relishes his defensive duties. Physically, he’s able to cope with the threat posed by the majority of centre-forwards, while his willingness to get blocks in and commit to tackles means Sule rarely gets beaten in one-on-one duels.

Even at 21, he’s a first-team regular for Hoffenheim. Statistically, he’s posted some very impressive numbers too, per WhoScored.com:

Niklas Süle: Only Marvin Matip (208) has made more clearances in the Bundesliga since the start of last season than Süle …

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