Tottenham Hotspur fans have witnessed an injury crisis in the last two seasons, with several first-team players sidelined for extended periods.

Before the Borussia Dortmund game in the Champions League in February, the Lilywhites had as many as 13 first-team players out for different reasons, ranging from injuries to illness and suspensions. Indeed, Tottenham’s failure to field their best players consistently has often impacted their performance levels. It wouldn’t be wrong to suggest the unprecedented injury situation has been one of the prime reasons for the North Londoners languishing just a point above the relegation zone now.

Having penned a bumper five-year deal, Roberto De Zerbi is set to oversee a squad rebuild after he successfully guides Tottenham to top-flight safety. Adding to his defensive ranks has to be among the priorities after Tottenham’s underwhelming displays at the back.

According to Italian outlet Messaggero Veneto (h/t Tuttomercatoweb), Tottenham are one of the clubs interested in Udinese defender Thomas Kristensen. Udinese are aware of interest in their highly rated center-back, with AC Milan and Juventus having made exploratory enquiries about a possible signing.

Thomas Kristensen has endured an injury-hit season with Udinese. A hamstring injury sustained in October has limited...