Tottenham and Newcastle target Koni De Winter, Amorim’s starter
Tottenham and Newcastle are closely monitoring Milan defender Koni De Winter, a 24-year-old starter under Ruben Amorim's guidance, to strengthen the defence in the upcoming transfer windows. The youngster has earned a starting spot at San Siro, attracting the attention of English clubs.
According to TEAMtalk, in recent weeks Tottenham and Newcastle scouts have been tracking De Winter alongside Leeds United and Brentford. Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested, but for them the defender is just one of many names on the list. De Winter is comfortable on the right side of a back three or as a centre‑pair, impressing with his aerial strength and composure on the ball. His tactical versatility convinced Milan, who developed him in Juventus’s youth system and refined him through several loans before he established himself in Serie A with Genoa.
The journey and performances of De Winter
His performances convinced Milan to sign him in 2025, and in his debut season he scored his first goal for the Rossoneri. He is also a starter for the national team and has established himself as a pillar of Amorim’s defence in Serie A and the Europa League. He has featured in ten of the first eleven league matches, contributing to three clean sheets and helping keep the club in fourth place, four points behind leaders Lazio. The Rossoneri enjoy a strong negotiating position.
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Internal sources say the 24‑year‑old is happy with his minutes and does not want to leave San Siro. He is tied to the club by a contract until 2030 and there is no financial pressure to sell him. Any English buyer would have to submit a very high offer to convince both club and player.
The transfer windows will test Italian resolve. Despite his statements of loyalty to Milan, Premier League interest will keep him in the spotlight in January and in the summer. For English executives it will be difficult to persuade him to leave a club that has believed in him. In the meantime the defender will continue working with Amorim to close the four‑point gap to league‑leading Lazio after the break.
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