Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso, a target for Aston Villa.
According to Calciomercato, Tottenham Hotspur will compete with Aston Villa for Andrea Cambiaso. The versatile 24-year-old can operate as the left-back, a right-back as well as a left-sided winger.
The Italian defender could cost around €40 million, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal done. They will be an attractive destination for the defender, and they could provide him with the platform to compete at a high level. Spurs also considered securing his services in the winter transfer window.
Even though Tottenham have missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification, they are a big club with an ambitious project. Spurs have a talented squad, and they will be able to offer the player Europa League football next season.
Aston Villa keen on Andrea Cambiaso
Aston Villa secured Champions League qualification, and they are likely to be an attractive destination for players as well. The West Midlands club have a quality manager in Unai Emery as well.
The Villans have to improve their squad if they want to do well across multiple competitions next season. Aston Villa will have to deal with increased number of games, and they need more depth and quality in the side.
It will be interesting to see if they can beat the competition from Tottenham and sign the defender. The 24-year-old will not only help them improve defensively, he will help out in the attack as well. Players like Lucas Digne have been linked with a move away from Aston Villa in recent months, and the Italian has emerged as a viable target.
Meanwhile, a move to Tottenham would be quite surprising for the versatile Italian defender. Destiny Udogie is the first choice left-back at the club, and the 24-year-old might struggle to hold down or starting spot. A player of his quality with want to start regularly and therefore a move to Spurs might not be ideal for him.
The Italian needs to join a club where he will be a regular starter. If Aston Villa can provide him with such assurances, a move to the West Midlands club will be ideal for him.
