Tottenham Ready to Sign Premier League Defender, Then Use Him

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a late‑season acquisition of Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz, the 30‑year‑old Colombian, and intend to deploy him as a winger rather than his customary right‑back role, according to reports. The move comes as Spurs have already completed seven signings this summer and are awaiting a medical for eighth‑man Omar Marmoush.

Spurs’ squad overhaul

Tottenham have made seven signings this summer as they look to improve on successive 17th‑placed finishes in the Premier League. An eighth player, Omar Marmoush, is due to undergo a medical today to finalise his switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The club also seeks a new forward, with Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo identified as the preferred target.

Munoz’s profile and interest

Following Djed Spence’s departure, Pedro Porro signed a new long‑term contract and is the clear first‑choice right‑back, but depth beyond the World Cup winner is limited. Daniel Munoz, who has played both as a right‑back and a right‑winger for Palace, is being tracked as a possible solution. Everton are also reported to be in club‑to‑club talks for the experienced defender before the September 1 deadline.

Coaches’ praise and tactical fit

Oliver Glasner praised the South American’s versatility, saying: “He’s, let's say, a mix between a right‑back and a right winger, and that's why we're also playing this system because we know his attacking style and we know that he's very dangerous.”

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Roberto De Zerbi highlighted Munoz’s importance, stating: “For us, Dani is a very important player. If you don't score many goals, and your right wing‑back has now four… at the moment, after losing Ismaïla, he's one of our few players who makes runs in behind without the ball, and that helps us.”

Munoz would be able to cover the right‑back position when Porro is unavailable, providing a useful final signing for the window. His attacking output at Palace suggests he can add goals from the flank, addressing Spurs’ need for runs in behind after the injury to Ismaïla Sarr.

All eight of Tottenham’s summer signings have featured in the English top flight, and Munoz would continue that trend. The club’s strategy of adding players with Premier League experience aims to boost immediate impact as the season progresses.

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