Pochettino backs Kane, flags new signings
Aug 25, 2017 - 4:29 PM Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is delighted to have completed the signings of Davinson Sanchez and Paulo Gazzaniga but says the club are keen to add three more players to the squad before the transfer window shuts.Centre-back Sanchez arrived from Ajax Amsterdam to become the north London club's first signing while Gazzaniga's move from Southampton creates further competition between the posts.
"We are very pleased. They feed well for our squad," Pochettino said on Friday.
"He (Sanchez) is 21 years old, he's one of the most important players in Europe. He's so fast, we are so pleased to sign him."
Having been drawn with Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League group stage, Pochettino believes Spurs need more depth in the squad to compete with Europe's elite.
"I said four players before? OK, one keeper plus four. Maybe three more," he added.
"We are going to play the last Champions League winner, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund. We are so motivated. I think the club is excited too.
"We are working hard to change the squad and bring more players in. From our chairman Daniel (Levy) and Steve (Hitchen), our chief scout, trying to find the right profile."
The manager also backed star striker Harry Kane to become England's full-time captain.
"It is Gareth Southgate's decision. But I think Harry Kane is ready and his character is fantastic to be a captain," he said.
"It is not my decision but if that happened, I would be very happy if the decision of Gareth Southgate were to give the armband to Harry."
Spurs host Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday.
Source: AAP
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