Fabio Paratici is now spearheading Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of a prolific Serie A star as the Italian looks to wrap up a deal before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Tottenham’s loss against Bournemouth on Saturday showed that this squad still has some holes to fill, and if reports are to be believed, Spurs may have a very busy transfer deadline day.
It first emerged last week that Tottenham are exploring a move for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman, who is expected to leave Atalanta before the window slams shut.
Subsequently, TEAMtalk claimed that Lookman had become a ‘prime target’ for Spurs and that the North London club are stepping up their pursuit of the forward.
Fabio Paratici is working on bringing Ademola Lookman to Spurs
A report from talkSPORT has now said that the Lilywhites are keen on bringing the Nigerian international to N17 before the window slams shut.
The same update claimed that Paratici, who is expected to return to Tottenham in an official role when the window closes, is the one who is driving the Premier League side’s move for the Atalanta star.
According to the update, the 27-year-old is now pushing to leave the Bergamo club and has accused them of blocking his exit.
The publication adds that Inter Milan previously had a £38m offer rejected for Lookman, and the Nerazzurri are not expected to return with an improved offer at this stage.
Tottenham not expected to try again for Savinho
The report in talkSPORT also says that while Tottenham would have ideally liked to sign Savinho, they have been told very clearly that the player will not be allowed to leave the Etihad Stadium.
The feeling at Spurs is that Man City will not sell the 22-year-old at any price at this stage of the transfer window.
As a result, Tottenham are not expected to improve on their €70m (£60.7m) offer for Savinho, which was sent back by Pep Guardiola’s side.