Radu Dragusin’s future at Tottenham Hotspur is once again under the spotlight, with fresh reports from Italy suggesting several Serie A clubs are monitoring the defender ahead of the summer transfer window.
It has certainly been a difficult last few months for Radu Dragusin, who has struggled for game time this season. Thus far, he has managed just five Premier League starts since returning from the ACL injury he suffered last year.
Those starts, however, did not come under new boss Roberto De Zerbi; instead arriving under Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor.
With Dragusin’s camp unhappy with the defender’s lack of minutes, Spurs Web has since reported Tottenham’s stance on his future. It is claimed that Tottenham are open to negotiations for the Romanian at a fee between £17.2m-£21.5m.
Tottenham could receive loan offer for Radu Dragusin
Fresh reports from Calciomercato.it now states that those around the centre-back have been working for several months to help Dragusin find a new club.
It is reported that contact has already been made with Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma, with all three clubs interested in the 24-year-old centre-back as they look to strengthen their defensive options this summer.
However, there is a minor setback that could prevent Dragusin from leaving permanently this summer, with the defender still having four years remaining on his contract at Spurs.
As a result, it is claimed Italian clubs could struggle to sign him outright, meaning Tottenham may instead receive an initial loan offer with an obligation – or conditional obligation – to buy. Dragusin is said to be prioritising regular game time ahead of next season.
Spurs may already have a replacement lined up
Tottenham can certainly afford to let Dragusin leave, given that Luka Vuskovic is another option for next season.
The Croat has been excellent out on loan with Hamburg and, should Dragusin depart, he could fill the role as a backup option for Spurs.
Tottenham will also not have any European commitments next season, which will reduce the number of matches they play if they avoid relegation. With fewer games on the schedule, losing Dragusin will not necessarily be the end of the world.