Tottenham are keen on signing Torino star Samuele Ricci
Tottenham Hotspur had a big summer this time around as head coach Ange Postecoglou very much got his wishes fulfilled.
The Greek-Australian tactician made five exciting signings over the transfer window, with Dominic Solanke and Wilson Odobert costing big money. He also was successful in moving on the deadwood from the Tottenham squad and trimming the wage bill.
To put things simply, Ange Postecoglou managed to make his reshape his squad as per his vision and long-term thinking. The summer transfer window for the majority of the leagues across the world have been closed, but that hasn’t stopped Spurs from planning for future investments.
According to a report from HITC (h/t TEAMtalk), Tottenham sent scouts to watch Torino star Samuele Ricci in action for Italy against Israel during the UEFA Nations League group-stage clash on Monday evening. The central midfielder impressed and played 86 minutes in Italy’s 2-1 win over Israel at the Bozsik Arena.
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Samuele Ricci has been a part of Torino’s furniture since 2022 after arriving from Empoli. The 23-year-old has made 81 appearances for Torino thus far, registering three goals and five assists in the process. He has already made four appearances this season—including a cup outing against Cosenza last month.
The defensive midfielder’s performances for the Turin club haven’t gone unnoticed across Europe, with Tottenham among several clubs keen on signing him. The aforementioned report (TEAMtalk) adds that Torino values Ricci in the region of £25million, as the Lilywhites continue monitoring his progress ahead of a possible swoop.
Ange Postecoglou wants to reinforce his midfield unit further in January after the arrivals of youngsters Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. And while Gray and Bergvall are viewed as key pieces in the squad for now and the future, Postecoglou losing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp earlier this summer has to be kept in mind.
Hojbjerg and Skipp’s exits have weakened Spurs’ depth in the midfield unit, and as they are set to compete in the Europa League this season, it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility that the club spends on a midfield signing in January. If that is the case, it would make sense for Spurs to make a move for Ricci when the transfer window reopens.
It is a feasible prospect, as Big Ange could still use another central midfielder at the Hotspur Way—despite Gray and Bergvall waiting on the wings to start games. A player in the mould of Ricci would be a smart fit in Big Ange’s pressing system, with the four-cap Italy international bringing his all-action style to the floor. He can operate as a No.6 or No.8, which will in turn provide the Tottenham head coach to rotate his squad freely without compromising on quality.
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Given the hectic schedule in front of us this time around, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Ricci situation develops and we end up tabling an offer to Torino for him in the New Year.
