{"id":39199,"date":"2026-01-26T12:11:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:11:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:11:47","slug":"ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Jacobs confirms Tottenham are interested in Bournemouth star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/#Ben_Jacobs_confirms_interest_in_Tottenhams_Marcos_Senesi\" >Ben Jacobs confirms interest in Tottenham&#8217;s Marcos Senesi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/#Spurs_need_new_centre-back_amid_uncertain_future\" >Spurs need new centre-back amid uncertain future<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/#Radu_Dragushin\" >Radu Dragushin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/26\/ben-jacobs-confirms-tottenham-are-interested-in-bournemouth-star\/#mickey_van_de_ven\" >mickey van de ven<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham are actively pursuing the signing of Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, and manager Thomas Frank is considering restructuring his defensive unit ahead of next season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Argentina international is in the final months of his contract at the Vitality Stadium and is fast emerging as one of the Premier League&#8217;s most attractive free agent options.<\/p>\n<p>Senesi is said to have rejected multiple contract extension offers, with Bournemouth preparing for Senesi&#8217;s departure and Spurs poised to attack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ben_Jacobs_confirms_interest_in_Tottenhams_Marcos_Senesi\"><\/span>Ben Jacobs confirms interest in Tottenham&#8217;s Marcos Senesi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Charlotte Wilson\/Offside\/Offside via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Respected journalist Ben Jacobs confirmed on The Last Word on Spurs that Tottenham are closely monitoring Senesi&#8217;s situation.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Spurs face stiff competition.<\/p>\n<p>European giants Juventus are pursuing a defender, but Chelsea could also join the race if they decide to pursue Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet.<\/p>\n<p>Jacobs said:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From Tottenham&#8217;s point of view, there are some defenders that they like very much. One of them is Marcos Senesi, but when he becomes a free agent during the summer, I hope that Tottenham will also be part of that conversation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Of course there are other clubs as well. Juventus is one of them. Chelsea could go down that path if Jeremy Jaquet does not arrive. Therefore, it is a name to keep an eye on. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, Tottenham&#8217;s chances of qualifying for the Champions League, combined with Seneci&#8217;s chances of remaining in the Premier League, could give Spurs a decisive advantage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_need_new_centre-back_amid_uncertain_future\"><\/span>Spurs need new centre-back amid uncertain future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The interest in Senesi comes at a crucial turning point for Tottenham&#8217;s backline.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the club&#8217;s heavy investment in recent years, the defensive department remains a concern for Thomas Frank.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Radu_Dragushin\"><\/span>Radu Dragushin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Romanian international is reportedly &#8220;very keen&#8221; to leave North London in January this year. Dragusin continued to struggle, falling several minutes behind the favorite duo of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, but AS Roma are currently in pursuit of his signature as he has been linked with a return to Italy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mickey_van_de_ven\"><\/span>mickey van de ven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Van de Ven is an integral part of the starting XI and has attracted interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. His departure will leave a huge hole on the left side of central defence, and Senesi is perfect to fill that role.<\/p>\n<p>Acquiring a defender of his caliber on a free transfer would be exceptional business, especially in a market where centre-backs command high wages.<\/p>\n<p>With rival interest growing and changes to the defense looming, Tottenham are expected to accelerate negotiations to sign their smartest player this summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are actively pursuing the signing of Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, and manager Thomas Frank is considering restructuring his defensive unit ahead of next season. The Argentina international is in the final months of his contract at the Vitality Stadium and is fast emerging as one of the Premier League&#8217;s most attractive free agent options. 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