Tottenham are ready to spend €20 million to sign Samuel Iling-Junior, as a deal could advance in the coming weeks.
According to Calcio Mercato, Tottenham will fork out €20 million to sign Samuel Iling-Junior in January. Juventus are open to selling the 20-year-old Serie A prospect as Massimiliano Allegri looks to raise funds for a new midfielder.
Tottenham are keen to bolster their squad in different areas, but Ange Postecoglou will know the financial challenges ahead of the January transfer window. The Australian tactician has experienced how a lack of depth in several areas can affect results, but he would like a few signings to get Spurs back on track.
Spurs are keen on signing a defender, midfielder and a new attacking talent that can take up multiple positions. Samuel Iling-Junior appears like a player who can fit the bill, with Juventus ready to sell the 20-year-old in January.
Tottenham are interested in Iling-Junior, with the report stating they are willing to fork out €20 million to sign the winger next month. The Serie A prospect is unsatisfied with his development at Juventus, as his entourage feels the need for regular game time.
That does not come with guarantees, even at a club like Tottenham, where there is intense competition for places. Juventus wanted a fee close to €20 million or more, and now Spurs appear in a position to pay up and take one of the top-rated English talents to north London.
Newcastle United had also expressed an interest, with Eddie Howe keen on adding quality depth in the wide attacking areas. The Magpies are without a host of players with injuries, which have hampered their progress on multiple fronts.
While Newcastle United would have liked Iling-Junior, it appears like Tottenham have stolen the march and are ready to make an offer that Juventus would like. Even the 20-year-old probably knows about Spurs’ long-standing interest and may prefer to join them.
Massimiliano Allegri wants his club to make key signings in January but knows the need to raise cash through sales. Iling-Junior seems like someone they can cash in and use the funds to sign a new midfielder after the club lost Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli to bans.
