Ever since it became apparent that Barcelona were indeed willing to negotiate the exit of Franck Kessié this summer, Tottenham have been mentioned.
The Spanish media brought Spurs into the fray quite strongly this week, and now the Italian media have heard the same, with both Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport discussing the matter on Friday.
The latter of the two point out that Tottenham appear to have ‘forcefully entered the scene’ for the midfielder, and are ready to give Barcelona €15m ‘without any particular problems’ for what would be a permanent transfer.
As has been mentioned elsewhere, the idea of a move to the Premier League is one he finds quite enticing, and even with Spurs out of Europe next season, the move could take place.
Gazzetta dello Sport corroborate some of this, and add that Tottenham are ‘taking the first steps’ to take Kessié away from right under Juventus’ noses, who have been trying to sort out some sort of deal with Barcelona for a while.
Therefore, it seems that regardless of what is happening with Harry Kane in London, there is some movement from behind the scenes at Tottenham for the Ivory Coast international.
Club could turn to Tottenham man to replace retired star – ‘Most similar’, Spurs open to deal for ‘good offer’
Real Sociedad could make a move for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso after David Silva was forced to retire yesterday.
That’s according to AS who say Spanish side have the ‘obligatory task’ of finding a replacement for the veteran midfielder.
Silva was forced into retirement yesterday after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee, taking the decision to bring an end to his career rather than battle back at 37-years-old.
Real Sociedad now need to find a replacement and while there are several options in their current squad, they may also look to Europe.
That’s where Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso comes into it as AS say that ‘without a doubt’ he is ‘the most similar’ player to Silva on the market.
His style of play is considered close to Silva’s and, thanks to him not necessarily being a part of Tottenham’s plans moving forwards after he spent the last two years out on loan, he is a ‘very viable option’ to replace the veteran.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou may have stated he wants the Argentine as part of his squad this season, but the reality is that Tottenham ‘would not close the door’ if they were to receive a ‘good offer’ for the Argentine.
Whether that will come from La Real remains to be seen but they are now in the market for a midfielder of his type thanks to Silva’s unplanned retirement.
