Tottenham is planning to strengthen their team during the summer transfer window.
They have hired Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. The Italian coach aims to recruit a midfield controller at the end of the season. Reports from Calciomercato.It indicate that he has started discussions with the club’s owners about potential transfer targets and is particularly interested in a midfielder from Juventus. The 28-year-old player has caught De Zerbi’s attention, and it’s unclear if Tottenham can finalize the deal.
Manuel Locatelli would enhance the squad
Locatelli, an Italian international, worked with De Zerbi at Sassuolo, making a reunion appealing for both sides.
He could be excited about the chance to play in the Premier League next season. Locatelli would bring strength, control, and composure to the midfield, and could effectively partner with players like Pape Matar Sarr, Conor Gallagher, Archie Gray, and Rodrigo Bentancur. According to DataMb, he ranks as a top midfielder in Europe’s top leagues for progressive and forward passes, long passes, and passes into the final third. His addition would certainly enhance Tottenham’s midfield options.
Will the deal happen?
It will be interesting to see if Juventus allows him to leave. He has played a significant role for the team, which might make them reluctant to lose him.
Moreover, Tottenham needs to ensure their place in the Premier League to attract players of this caliber. Even though Locatelli has previously worked with De Zerbi, he is unlikely to join a team in the championship next season. It will depend on whether the new manager can lead Tottenham to safety in the final matches of the season.
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