Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 26-year-old Iceland international Albert Gudmundsson from Serie A club Genoa.
According to a report by Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, Tottenham have already established contact regarding a summer move for Albert Gudmundsson, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The 26-year-old could prove to be a quality acquisition for them.
Gudmundsson is capable of leading the line for the North London club, and he can slot into the wide areas as well. The Icelandic international has had an impressive campaign with Genoa, and he could be keen on taking the next step in his career and joining a big club. So, the interest from Tottenham can turn his head.
The 26-year-old scored 16 goals and picked up five assists in all competitions last season. The opportunity to move to Tottenham will be quite attractive for him. The North London club has an exciting project and a talented squad. They have a charismatic manager in charge as well.
Spurs have secured Europa League qualification for the next season, and they will be an attractive destination for the Icelandic international. Tottenham will be hoping to do well in the European competition and win a trophy next season. They will need to improve their squad, and signing a quality attacker could prove to be a wise decision.
Tottenham need a quality attacker
Tottenham have missed a player like Harry Kane since his departure, and the 26-year-old could fill that void. His ability to score goals and bring others into the play could prove to be priceless for Tottenham next season. The North London club already have an existing relationship with Genoa having signed Radu Dragusin from the Serie A club during the January transfer window.
In addition, Tottenham defender Djed Spence is on loan at the Italian club as well, and the defender might join them permanently. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can use the connections at the Serie A outfit to get the deal done.
A move to the Premier League will be the ideal next step in the career of Gudmundsson as well. He will look to showcase his qualities in the Premier League and prove his worth at the highest level. However, the report claims that Inter Milan are keen on the player as well, and Gudmundsson would be tempted to join them. It seems that he is prioritising his stay in Serie A, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince him to move to London.
The North London club missed out on Champions League qualification last season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. Signing the right players could help them perform at a high-level next season. The 26-year-old forward has proven himself in Serie A, and he could be a game-changer for Spurs.
