Tottenham in four-horse race to sign versatile Juventus star, but he won’t be cheap
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in backing Thomas Frank with a versatile Juventus wide-man, but the Lilywhites have been joined in the race by a Premier League rival and two European clubs.
There is a lot of uncertainty over what Tottenham Hotspur will look like next season as the club embark on a new era under Thomas Frank, and the supporters are waiting to see what sort of system he employs at N17.
Frank showed during his time at Brentford that he is a versatile coach, and he was no stranger to deploying three at the back, and that might explain why Spurs have been linked with several wing-backs over recent weeks.
We have heard that Tottenham are interested in Botafogo left-back Cuiabano, while we have also heard suggestions that Spurs may make an approach to re-sign Kyle Walker-Peters.
Timothy Weah is now on Tottenham’s radar
It was reported this week that Juventus’ Timothy Weah has emerged as a target for Tottenham. Now, a second source has backed up that particular transfer rumour.
Weah is very versatile, having featured as a conventional right-back, a wing-back and a wing-forward for the Bianconeri, and it is perhaps this versatility that appeals to Frank.
TEAMTalk report that Spurs and Everton are both interested in securing the USA international, who scored six goals and provided five assists across all competitions last season.
This reinforces what Foot Mercato said earlier this week, as both Premier League sides have allegedly made contact over a deal for the 25-year-old.
Weah is said to be on Everton’s shortlist for a new right winger, while Tottenham want to back Thomas Frank with attacking reinforcements. However, RB Leipzig have made contact with Juventus about a possible deal, while Atletico Madrid also admire the winger.
As the race heats up, it is said that Juventus will not let Weah leave on the cheap this summer.
Is Weah a Fabio Paratici recommendation?
Reports indicate that Fabio Paratici is expected to re-join Tottenham in a formal role this summer once his FIFA ban expires.
However, even if he does not and continues being a consultant on paper, Paratici is expected to play a key role in this new era at Spurs, alongside the club’s new CEO, Vinai Venkatesham.
We know that the 52-year-old knows the ins and outs of the Italian market and given his long-standing relationship with Juventus, he might be the one driving Tottenham’s pursuit of Weah.
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