Keep pace with Premier League rivals
Spurs are in real danger of falling way behind their Premier League rivals in the upcoming season, with all of them hugely improving their squads.
Pochettino’s side may admirably be investing in their academy players to make the step up to senior level, but they can’t possibly hope to compete for the title without strengthening their options.
They need to bring in a new face before the season starts and do have the £54million banked from the Kyle Walker sale to Manchester City.
Aurier is looking to complete a move away from PSG and was even left out of their pre-season tour so Spurs should look to wrap up their first deal of the summer for a proven defender.