Most likely one to come in – Journalist hints at Tottenham sealing deal for exciting 21yr Old
The’most probable’ January addition at Hotspur Way is Radu Dragusin, a target for Tottenham Hotspur. Journalist Paul Brown has explained to GIVEMESPORT why manager Ange Postecoglou is expected to be successful in his pursuit of the Genoa player.
Postecoglou will have another chance to splash the cash at the beginning of the year. He has guided Tottenham to a Premier League title charge despite having to deal with the blow of Harry Kane completing a £100 million switch to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich just days before the season began.
Spurs are about to sign Dragusin
According to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport via TEAMtalk, Tottenham is close to signing Dragusin before the January transfer season officially starts. Dragusin is anticipated to come in the city during the early days of 2024. The two parties have agreed on a £26 million agreement.
Spurs have reportedly increased their efforts to sign the Romanian international after Cristian Romero’s hamstring injury sidelined him for up to five weeks, further reducing the north London team’s defensive alternatives.
It’s believed that Dragusin gained attention from Tottenham when Postecoglou made acquiring a center defender a top priority at the halfway point of the season. As a result, scouts were sent to see him play against his previous team, Juventus, earlier this month.
| Radu Dragusin’s Genoa career in numbers | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 60 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 3 |
| Sent off | 0 |
| Statistics according to Transfermarkt – Correct as of 28/12/2023 | |
Spurs director Johan Lange was also there at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium for the Serie A match, when he exercised control over Dragusin. However, they first decided against heading straight to the negotiation table since Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice was a greater priority.
The Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is keen to support Postecoglou in the transfer market, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, who recently spoke with GIVEMESPORT. This is because players like Heung-min Son, Yves Bissouma, and Pape Matar Sarr are currently representing their countries in international tournaments, opening the door for them to attack for Dragusin.
However, it seems that Barcelona is prepared to make a comparable offer, and Deco, the sports director, has been charged with enticing the 21-year-old to the La Liga powerhouses. As a result, Spurs may have late competition for the player’s signing.
Update on Paul Brown – Radu Dragusin
Paul Brown thinks Dragusin will sign with Tottenham before the year is out because they can benefit from their close connection with Genoa, which will make discussions simpler than for other suitors.
The esteemed writer believes that the former Sampdoria player fulfills Postecoglou’s requirements for a winter transfer window, and Spurs have found a way to take advantage of his present employers’ financial struggles.
As Brown said to GIVEMESPORT:
“Dragusin at Genoa is a name Spurs supporters may not be as familiar with. I believe he may be the most accessible name among all the ones the Spurs are considering. The most probable person they bring in is him.
“They are searching for a center back who is under 26 years old, has talent, and will develop. Despite his youth, Dragusin has had an incredible season in Italy. He also plays for a club that is somewhat insolvent.
Spurs could certainly take advantage of the connections that exist behind the scenes, in my opinion. I wouldn’t be shocked if he ended up playing in January at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
According to the source, the Australian-Greek strategist is prepared to approve Dier and Lloris’ respective departures without payment; however, it would need £20 million for a fan to sign Hojbjerg, who has been with Spurs since August 2020, when he finalized a £15 million transfer from Southampton.
Juventus, the Serie A champions, are reportedly considering the Denmark international as a top target. Agents and middlemen have reportedly been in talks for many weeks in an attempt to come to a deal.
Lloris, on the other hand, has not played a single game while under Postecoglou’s coaching, and his most recent appearance was during the crushing loss to Newcastle United in April, during which he had to be replaced due to an injury.
The 2018 World Cup champion has dropped down the hierarchy after Guglielmo Vicario completed a £17.2 million move from Serie A club Empoli during the summer window, according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who recently spoke with GIVEMESPORT. Tottenham may decide to cancel the player’s contract.
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