Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for a Champions League-winning defender next summer, but they have one concern about the player.A lot of the media’s focus has understandably been on Tottenham’s shortage of quality upfront, given their inability to finish off chances. However, it is fair to say that the new-look Spurs backline has not been completely convincing either so far this season.M. van de VenTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances5Minutes Played376Average Rating6.98Goals0Tackles5Blocks2Interceptions3Duels Won21Fouls Committed3Yellow Cards1Red Cards0Stats correct as of 15 October 2026.The Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven partnership is still at a nascent stage, while Marcos Senesi and Tosin Adaribayo are still finding their feet since their moves to the club.Some reports have suggested that the Lilywhites could look to add another central defender to their squad, and a new update has now alleged that they are eyeing adding some trophy-winning experience at the back.Photo by Andrea Staccioli/Insidefoto/LightRocket via Getty ImagesTottenham considering bringing Antonio Rudiger back to the Premier LeagueFootball Insider have now revealed that experienced Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger is on Tottenham’s radar.The report claims that Spurs explored a move for the 33-year-old in the recent summer window, but ultimately opted against firming up their interest.However, De Zerbi’s men are continuing to keep tabs on the German international and could look to land him on a free transfer when his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu runs out at the end of the current season.Rudiger’s experience is valued highly by the North London club’s decision-makers, but some at Spurs have concerns regarding his age.As if by magic, just as he was linked with Tottenham, Rudiger stepped up and scored a dramatic last-gasp winner for Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The goal completed a stunning comeback for Los Blancos, going from 3-1 down to Roma to 4-3 up.Spurs are not Rudiger’s most likely destination next summerFootball Insider points out that the main concern at Tottenham is the fact that the former Chelsea man will be 34 next summer.While Spurs are not ruling out signing an experienced veteran, similar to their acquisition of Andy Robertson in the summer, the expectation is that the player in question should be the right fit for the group.However, it is made clear in the report that a return to London is not the most likely outcome for Rudiger in the summer.The website asserts that the experienced centre-back is most likely expected to head to the Saudi Pro League rather than signing a deal with another European club.READ MORE: Antonio Cassano calls Tottenham’s £100m Sandro Tonali transfer ‘madness’The post Tottenham eye free transfer for ex-Chelsea star who just stunned fans in the Champions League appeared first on Spurs Web.