Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning a blockbuster €70 million move for the Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella.
According to a report from Inter Live, Tottenham Hotspur are considering paying the €70 million asking price for Nicolo Barella. And the north Londoners will offer the Italian midfielder a lucrative five-year contract.
The 25-year-old Italian international is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders around Europe, and his signing could be a major coup for Tottenham if they manage to pull it off. Barella, who recently emerged on Spurs’ radar, will add some much-needed technique and craft to their midfield.
Furthermore, he is a hardworking player who will help in pressing and providing defensive cover. Spurs need to add more quality to their midfield, and Barella seems like an ideal fit. He has played under Antonio Conte before at Inter Milan and should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact.
Tottenham have quality midfielders like Rodrigo Bentancur and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but the duo are quite reserved in their approach. Spurs need to add more creativity to the side, and Barella could do just that. The north Londoners are looking to offer him wages of €8 million per season, and the player is likely to be tempted to make the move.
The report from Inter Live claims that Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was on Conte’s radar. But the Serb is closing in on joining Juventus, which is why they have switched their attention towards Barella who is a more attainable target. Tottenham are now considering paying €70 million to secure his services.
Conte will want to win trophies at Tottenham, and he needs a top-class squad in order to compete with clubs like Manchester City. Barella is the kind of player who will elevate them to the next level and help bridge the gap with the European elite.
The 25-year-old is yet to hit his peak, and he will be able to give his best years to the Premier League club if the move goes through at the end of the season. Tottenham are currently fourth in the league table, and they must look to secure a Champions League finish to sign players like Barella.
