Crystal Palace will compete with Tottenham Hotspur to sign 23-year-old out-of-favour Italian midfielder Nicolo Fagioli from Serie A club Juventus.
According to a report by Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Nicolo Fagioli from Juventus. The Serie A giants are ready to cash in on the 23-year-old out-of-favour midfielder in the January transfer window, and a move to the Premier League might be on the cards.
Who is Nicolo Fagioli?
Nicolo Fagioli has seen his stock plummet since getting mired in a betting scandal last year. A native of Piacenza, the youngster began his youth career in his hometown but spent most of his formative years with Juventus, joining the Bianconeri in 2015.
While the 23-year-old has been with Juventus for nearly a decade, he has yet to establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Allianz Stadium. In addition, an ill-timed betting scandal has sealed his fate, and Fagioli has barely featured for the Serie A club this season. The player has managed only 683 minutes of game time across 15 appearances in all competitions thus far this term.
Meanwhile, Fagioli’s stock in the market remains high, even though he has struggled to make his mark at Juventus. A move to the Premier League might be on the cards, with the Serie A club reportedly offering the out-of-favour Italian midfielder to high-profile clubs. Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur are among his prospective suitors heading into the January transfer window.
London calling?
Crystal Palace’s interest in Nicolo Fagioli is understandable. The midfield unit has struggled this season due to persistent fitness issues, and the Eagles want to reinforce the department in the January transfer window. In addition, Adam Wharton is a target for several bigwigs, compelling Crystal Palace to plan for life after the Englishman.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the North London club will look to reinforce the midfield unit next year. So, several candidates have emerged on Tottenham’s radar, with Fagioli a viable target despite his struggles at Juventus.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur face stiff competition from Marseille, with the Ligue 1 outfit keen on securing the out-of-favour Juventus midfielder’s services. It will be interesting to see where the 23-year-old Italian international lands, with the Serie A giants keen on cashing in on him in January.
