Alasdair Gold has revealed what Fabio Paratici is now having to consider as Tottenham face the prospect of losing their sporting director ahead of the transfer window.
The Italian media has been rife with speculation that Paratici has agreed a deal to become Fiorentina’s head of football.
Some outlets are convinced that an official announcement regarding the Tottenham sporting director is around the corner.
However, Spurs fans will take hope from the fact that Paratici was spotted in attendance at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with the 52-year-old seen sitting next to club CEO Vinai Venkatesham.
Tottenham have not been officially approached over Fabio Paratici
Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has received that despite the ongoing rumours about the Italian’s future, Spurs have not received any approach from Fiorentina.
However, Gold does confirm that Paratici made a trip to Italy last week and returned from his native country to watch Spurs in action in South London.
The journalist reveals that the Fiorentina head of football post comes with ‘a huge amount of power’ for the Tottenham official. However, it would require him to join in January so that he can get things in motion during the transfer window.
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Paratici expected to be a major loss for Spurs
Gold suggests that the former Juventus director’s exit would come as a big blow to Tottenham since he was expected to pull the strings at the North London club during the January window.
While the fact that Spurs already have another sporting director in Johan Lange is expected to ease the impact of Paratici’s departure, it is still expected to be ‘damaging’ for the Lilywhites ahead of a crucial window.