Tottenham Hotspur are making a Serie A star their first signing of the summer time.
The Lilywhites are presently managerless, having parted with each Antonio Conte and his assistant Cristian Stellini following poor type. Former midfielder Ryan Mason is in caretaker cost of the membership till the top of the season – and he picked up his first three factors in opposition to Crystal Palace final weekend.
However behind the scenes, strikes have apparently already begun on regenerating the drained Spurs squad, as chairman Daniel Levy seems to steal a march on rivals within the switch market.
La Repubblica, by way of giallorossi.internet (opens in new tab), have claimed that Roma star Roger Ibanez has caught the eye of Tottenham for his stellar performances underneath former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho – and {that a} “concrete transfer” is imminent.
What’s extra, the defender may very well be accessible for as little as £26 million. Spurs need to add solidity to their defence this summer time, with a left-sided centre-back excessive on the agenda, as Clement Lenglet returns to Barcelona from his mortgage.
Ibanez is extraordinarily highly-rated in Italy and has earned plaudits since arriving on the Stadio Olimpico for his combative model. Former Gialorossi full-back Vincent Candela has even advised Corriere Dello Sport (opens in new tab) that the Brazilian has the potential to turn out to be probably the greatest on the planet.
“Ibanez can turn out to be one of many world’s greatest defenders, however he should work on his focus,” he mentioned.
Tottenham may even signal two Roma gamers for underneath £40m. Based on 90min (opens in new tab), Ibanez’s team-mate Dybala is offered for as little as £10m to Premier League sides.
Ibanez is valued at €30m by Transfermarkt (opens in new tab).
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Vincent Kompany was the favorite to turn out to be Tottenham supervisor – however has since signed a brand new Burnley contract. Luis Enrique has expressed an curiosity, whereas Mauricio Pochettino could also be in line to return.
Regardless of uncertainty within the dugout, Clement Lenglet seems set to affix completely. Randal Kolo Muani is of curiosity to Spurs and Aymeric Laporte stays an choice. There are worries, nevertheless, that together with Harry Kane leaving for Manchester United, Dejan Kulusevski may not keep a Lilywhites participant this summer time.
