Tottenham are planning to add to their midfield unit in the summer.
Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to beat the drop this season, and they are already making plans for the upcoming transfer window to give Roberto De Zerbi what he wants. That has seen many players beginning to be looked at as potential signings in the summer, while there are also a number of players who are expected to leave.
Spurs are expecting Yves Bissouma to move on this summer upon the expiry of his contract, while there are also major question marks surrounding the future of Joao Palhinha, too, meaning a new central midfielder is likely to be a priority for Roberto De Zerbi once the season comes to an end. The Italian tactician will also be hoping for full backing from the Lewis family during the transfer window, as he looks to help the North London club compete at the top end of the Premier League table.
Celtic playmaker Benjamin Nygren has emerged as a target for Tottenham, as De Zerbi looks to address his team’s creativity issues. Simultaneously, the club are seeking to bolster their options in the middle of the park.
Tottenham enter the transfer race for Botafogo midfielder
According to ESPN Brazil, Tottenham and Newcastle United have entered the race for Botafogo midfielder Danilo. Fulham remain in the frame too, while Manchester United have also made contact, viewing Danilo as a potential long-term replacement for Casemiro.
Danilo has rebuilt his reputation at Botafogo after returning from Nottingham Forest, and his current form has made him among the favourites to be called up to the Brazil squad for the summer’s World Cup. Unsurprisingly, the 25-year-old’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed, with several English clubs seeking to bring him back to the Premier League.
Botafogo find themselves in a complex financial situation. The Brazilian outfit are dealing with financial issues, and Danilo is seen internally as one of the club’s most valuable assets. Selling him is seen as a way to generate funds and address the financial constraints.
The Rio De Janeiro-based club have set a price tag of around €40m and do not intend to open negotiations for their star midfielder before the World Cup. The report adds that Danilo’s priority is to return to the Premier League and prove himself again after his Nottingham Forest spell.
Danilo could be a strong addition to Tottenham’s midfield
The Brazilian international has been a consistent performer at Botafogo and could provide Spurs with the control, energy and dynamism they currently lack in the middle of the park. His ability to create chances and chip in with goals makes him an attractive option for the Lilywhites, who are desperate to add more cutting edge in the attacking third.
Danilo brings technical quality, experience at the highest level, and the sort of reliability that Spurs need in their engine room. At 25, the South American talent still has his prime in front of him and would be an immediate upgrade on Bissouma.
Yes, €40 million is a hefty price tag, but Tottenham cannot afford to hesitate if they are serious about building their squad next season.