Tottenham will launch an offer for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to “launch an offer” for Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi in the coming weeks, according to an Italian outlet. InterLive.
The 24-year-old exceeded expectations in his first season at San Siro. Despite not playing regularly at the start of the season, the midfielder has amassed 32 appearances in Serie A this season, contributing 10 goals.
His performances for the Nerazzuri have put him on the radar of clubs across Europe, who are starting to show serious interest in the midfielder, according to the report.
InterLive reports that Tottenham are in an “advantageous position” to make an “unexpected offer” to Inter for Frattesi, but the Londoners face competition from the likes of AS Roma and Atlético Madrid.
The report adds that Tottenham's hierarchy are ready to “launch a bid” worth up to £25m in the “coming weeks”, and could include Emerson Royal as part of any deal due to Inter's interest in the full-back.
Tottenham plot Frattesi's attack
With Emerson valued at between €15m (£12m) and €18m (£15m), the total cost of the deal could rise to €48m (£40m). While these figures could present an attractive financial package for the Nerazzuri, Frattesi is still considered an important defender of Simone Inzaghi's side, who believes it is only a matter of time before he forms a formidable partnership with Nicolò Barella in midfield.
Ange Postecoglou has realized the need for quality additions to his squad ahead of next season as he looks to build on what has been a positive first season in the English top flight.
Uncertainty over Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's future could create the need for a sale and open space for another key midfield addition.
Frattesi is a quality player who could provide balance and solidity in the middle of the park for Spurs. His tenacity in pressure and his cunning in scoring make him an archetypal player that adapts to Postecoglou's style.
With Inzaghi expressing his desire to keep the player, it remains to be seen if Spurs' financial package can sweeten the deal and reach an agreement with the Serie A champions.
