According to The Sun, it appears yet another Tottenham Hotspur signing by Fabio Paratici in Emerson Royal could now leave amid rumours of goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini’s certain return to Atalanta.
The Lowdown: Tottenham decisions made?
Reports by Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness) and Goal both claim that loanee shot stopper Gollini is all but certain to leave Spurs in June with the Lilywhites opting not to trigger his option-to-buy clause.
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As manager Antonio Conte seeks to rebuild the club, Tottenham’s summer window may well be a crucial period for the club as Paratici and chairman Daniel Levy aim to back him with proven quality.
Spurs, whilst needing to make signings, also need to decide who could leave at the end of this season.
While reports suggest Gollini’s future is sealed, a new report has now surfaced involving Royal.
The Latest: Tottenham open to sale…
The Sun believe Tottenham’s Brazilian ‘could be heading out the door’ less than a year after joining as the Lilywhites are ‘believed’ to be open to offers for Royal this summer.
As Spurs could now green-light his exit, it is claimed that Paratici and co are already eyeing his potential replacement in Middlesbrough full-back Djed Spence – who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest.
The Verdict: Right call?
Described as a ‘relentless’, ‘perfect’ and ‘all action’ full-back by La Liga expert and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell, his performances have been up and down recently.
Despite some occasional good displays, Conte now appears to favour Matt Doherty in the wing-back role with the Republic of Ireland international hugely impressing as of late.
Emerson’s energy has reportedly been revered by those within Spurs as reliable correspondent Alasdair Gold claimed that they were blown away by fitness levels.
However, having registered just one assist all campaign, it is also understandable why the club could green-light his exit in favour of a possible move for Spence – with Alan Hutton calling the latter man ‘incredible’.
Conte will need financial backing to move for Spence and selling the Brazilian could go a long way.
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