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Tottenham transfer policy: 5 ruthless moves Pochettino may make this summer

By Rucker Haringey

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Rochdale and Tottenham Hotspur on February 18, 2018 in Rochdale, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur holds the ball during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 10: Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur holds the ball during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

1. Sell another right back

Spurs fans might be surprised to see this suggestion after the club parted ways with Kyle Walker last summer. His horrific FA Cup mistake not withstanding, it’s proven to be a poor choice by Spurs.

Nonetheless, Pochettino may elect to part with arguably his first choice right back again this summer. Kieran Trippier has been an adequate replacement for Walker, but he’s not going to get any better. The combination of his advanced age and limited athleticism mean he’s reached his full potential.

Tottenham also invested significant money to bring Serge Aurier in from PSG last summer. The plan is almost certainly for him to overtake Trippier as Pochettino’s first choice. Even if he isn’t ready for that role yet, he should settle in nicely after he gets a full preseason under his belt.

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Of course, the real reason for making this ruthless move is because Kyle Walker-Peters is being wasted this season. He is ready to play meaningful Premier League football. Getting rid of Trippier would allow the club to make money, and clear room for arguably their most talented young player. One way or another, Walker-Peters deserves more playing time next season. Selling high on Trippier could be the best way to get the English starlet onto the pitch.

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