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Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino backed over approach in summer window
LEDLEY KING is not unduly concerned by Tottenham’s lack of activity in the transfer window.
Tottenham have been linked with a few players, including Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, however as of yet, haven’t conducted any business.
More of a concern is the potential outgoings from the north London outfit.
Toby Alderweireld is a top target for Manchester United, although they are also chasing Leicester’s Harry Maguire.
Mousa Dembele, meanwhile, who has less than 12 months left on his present contract, has been on Inter Milan’s radar.
But while Spurs’ rivals have been busier in the window, King reckons things will pick up for his old club.
He will only bring in the right players for the right prices and I think that's important
“Obviously everyone else is adding to their squads and I'm sure the manager is looking," King told Sky Sports News.
"But he will only bring in the right players for the right prices and I think that's important.
"We need people who are really going to make an impact in the squad. If not, then we don't need to buy.”
King believes Spurs have the crux of a very good squad which weighs in their favour, adding: “I think the consistency of the [current] squad is one of our strengths at the moment.
"This is a group of players that have been together for the last three or four years under the same manager.
“They understand each other really well and I do believe that is one of the strengths in our squad."
TOTTENHAM TRANSFER NEWS
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
Position last season: 3rd
Nickname: Spurs
Ground: Wembley/Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Capacity: 90,000/62,062
Players In: -
Players Out: Keanan Bennetts (Borussia Monchengladbach, undisclosed), Anton Walkes (Portsmouth, undisclosed)
Key Man: Harry Kane
Chances: A top-three finish was heralded as a success last season after Spurs played at Wembley, and Mauricio Pochettino's side will be expected to repeat that when they eventually settle into life in their new home. Nine of the Spurs' squad were involved in the World Cup semi-finals or later, so much will depend on how they all return after a hectic, emotional summer.