While AC Milan are pushing forward with a move for a Tottenham Hotspur man, they have made a clear plan to nullify one risk associated with a potential deal.
As we enter the final few days of the transfer window, Radu Dragusin continues to be linked with an exit from Spurs.
However, AS Roma, who were previously the club leading the race for the centre-back, now face heavy competition, with West Ham expressing late interest in the Tottenham man.
Over recent days, an increasing number of reports indicate that AC Milan have stormed into the race for Dragusin, with the Rossoneri looking to land the Spurs man on a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy.
AC Milan have one concern about landing Radu Dragusin from Tottenham
A new report in Corriere dello Sport has confirmed that the Rossoneri are keen on pushing through a deal for the Romanian.
It is explained that Dragusin is seen as a good fit for Max Allegri’s back-three system and is viewed as a relatively inexpensive option. However, Milan want assurances about the centre-back’s fitness after his recent ACL injury.
Allegri wants a player who can make an immediate impact, and the Spurs man’s recent injuries are causing doubts at the Italian club over whether he can do that.
As a result, Milan have planned a prolonged medical for the defender to rule out any fitness risks if they manage to strike a deal with Tottenham.
Will Spurs go back on Thomas Frank’s transfer promise?
A few days ago, Thomas Frank promised that there would be no more exits from Tottenham this window, given the club’s injury crisis.
Given that Spurs do not appear close to landing any centre-back, they would be going against the wishes of their head coach if they sold Dragusin.
That may send a clear sign about the Dane’s standing at the club at a time when reports continue to indicate that Frank is at risk of losing the Tottenham job.