Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan in talks over a loan deal for Japhet Tanganga
According to the Daily Mail, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to seal a loan deal for Japhet Tanganga with an obligation to buy.
However, Spurs want to include a buy-back clause in case the Englishman joins I Rossoneri on a permanent deal. Tanganga, now 23, is getting to a stage in his career where he would want regular playing time.
He is no longer the youth prospect he was when he was breaking into the first-team set-up under Jose Mourinho. However, it is clear Antonio Conte hasn’t trusted him in big games.
He managed just 739 minutes of Premier League football last campaign. A buy-back clause, however, would indicate that Spurs still believe he can become a world-class player one day.
A good move for all parties
Even if they don’t, it’s always wise to insert such an option and play it safe. Perhaps, Spurs are taking a leaf out of Real Madrid’s book, who inserted such a clause in Sergio Reguilon’s deal when he joined Spurs.
Spurs have enough cover at centre-back to be able to part ways with Tanganga although a temporary move instead of a permanent one would be advised. Clement Lenglet is only here for one season after sealing a loan deal from Barcelona.
Tanganga can play as a right-back but those who have seen him know that he is limited in his abilities going forward. Regardless, Spurs now have three players in that position – four, if you count Lucas Moura considering he played as a right wing-back a few times this month.
Matt Doherty, Emerson Royal and Djed Spence will all vie for playing time down that flank. Milan
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