Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Arthur Vermeeren’s profile in a bid to approach over a summer move if they survive relegation.
Arthur Vermeeren is the latest midfielder to be linked with Tottenham ahead of the summer. As per Sports Boom, Roberto De Zerbi’s side will approach the Belgian star should they avoid relegation, as the Italian coach is eager to reshape their midfield setup.
Tottenham have begun making plans for a big summer window despite their status as a top-flight side being unclear. Spurs are in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle, having taken the decision to install Roberto De Zerbi as their manager in a last-ditch attempt to prevent them from going down into the Championship.
Should they survive the relegation ordeal, Spurs are expecting a busy summer, with De Zerbi likely to prioritise a reshape of his midfield setup. The likes of Pape Matar Sarr are linked with Fenerbahce, while Yves Bissouma is set to leave on a free transfer, as the Italian manager eyes a few names to strengthen the area.
Belgian international Arthur Vermeeren is the latest on their list of targets, with the midfielder spending the current campaign with Marseille on loan from Atletico Madrid. He has been impressing in France, and while the Ligue 1 giants have a buy option in place, the report does state that if Spurs want to sign him, they may have to spend £25 million.
Given the trajectory of his career — barring his time at Atletico Madrid — the midfielder has been very impressive with his displays. Whether De Zerbi thinks he is the right fit for this Tottenham side is a question only he can answer, although Spurs are currently linked and may try to approach him if they can stay up.
Tottenham’s midfield targets explored
Based on multiple reports of late, Spurs are steadily being linked to a host of midfield names, including Galatasaray’s Gabriel Sara. De Zerbi is likely to assess the squad in the coming weeks before deciding on the kind of player he seeks to take this club forward.
Juventus’ Manuel Locatelli was linked recently, and from what Spurs want, the Italian international might make sense for their system. For now, names like Vermeeren will keep appearing in media reports, as Spurs will surely decide on a final shortlist of midfield targets closer to achieving their objective of avoiding relegation.