Tottenham Hotspur are regarded as favourites to land Italian midfielder Nicolò Fagioli as the Lilywhites look to revamp the roster at Ange Postecoglou’s disposal in the upcoming winter transfer window after the club’s underwhelming performances in the ongoing campaign.
The Australian head coach is short on options in the middle of the park, and he will look to bring in the 23-year-old to refresh the pace and power of the midfield with Fagioli’s technical prowess.
Spurs are now the frontrunners
However, alongside Tottenham, French giants Marseille are regarded as the front runners for his signature, per TuttoJuve.
In a build-up to the links with a move to N17, the intermediaries of the player have confirmed the 23-year-old’s availability and reiterated that Spurs are ready to ‘up the ante’ to his signatures.
Moreover, Tuttosport has now talked up the possibility of Tottenham signing the midfielder, suggesting how Marseille does not have the kitty to meet Juve’s asking price of €25m (£20.7m for the midfielder).
Fagioli is a technical masterclass from the midfield
At 23, Fagioli will bring an ample of exciting combinations of technical ability, vision, and energy to the Lilywhites midfield that could help Ange Postecoglou’s roster in the middle of the park, and with Spurs facing challenges to achieve their top-four targets, bringing in a player like Fagioli will not only add depth but also add a fresh dynamic to the middle of the park.
Fagioli has the ability to control the tempo of the game with his passes and touches; moreover, he has the ability to contribute both defensively as well as offensively that would fit well into Postecoglou’s high-demanding system of ball retentions and fluid transitions.
What about Marseille?
Putting into perspective that competition from Marseille, while it could be a threat, Tottenham should be in a much stronger position to meet Juventus’ asking price, and a move for the 23-year-old this winter would be a clear indication from Levy that the club is committed to strengthening the squad for the second half of the season.
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