Thomas Frank had welcomed back the injured defender in December, but the 23-year-old could still leave Tottenham Hotspur in January.
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Tottenham Hotspur are reported to have rejected a loan move for centre-back Radu Dragusin from Serie A side AS Roma, days after the player’s agent appeared to green light a potential move to the Italian capital.
Spurs are expected to have a busy January as Thomas Frank struggles to find form in North London. Tottenham were defeated 2-1 at home by Aston Villa and dumped out of the FA Cup on Saturday in the latest blow for the former Brentford boss.
Incomings are expected but, in order to make space on the books, first team stars are also expected to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Brennan Johnson has already completed a move to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace for £35 million this month.
Radu Dragusin makes Tottenham Hotspur return after injury
Another player linked with an exit from the club is defender Radu Dragusin. The 23-year-old has become a fringe player having had to work his way back from a serious knee injury picked up this time last year.
Dragusin made his long awaited comeback off the bench on December 28 against Crystal Palace but those five minutes are the only ones he has played so far this season. Speaking at the time, Frank was asked about rumours over the player’s future.
He said: "Right now, just so happy to see him come on the pitch having been out for nine or 10 months. For him it's a massive step.
"That's the most important thing. I said he needed more training sessions, more games with the U21s, he progressively got better and fitter and that's the main thing. Rumours are rumours."
Spurs rejected AS Roma loan approach
The Daily Mail reports on Sunday that Tottenham have now rejected an ‘approach’ from Roma to take the player on loan. That comes just days after the player’s agent Florin Manea told Rai Sport: “I’m waiting for Tottenham to say yes to Roma before we can get to the heart of the matter. [On Fiorentina] With all due respect, it wouldn’t be the right path for him. Radu has a special bond with Italy. Gladiators are happy in Rome.”
SunSport reports that Spurs are open to letting Dragusin leave the club but only for an ‘acceptable bid’ with a permanent exit preferred over a loan move. The defender is still under contract at the club until 2030.
Tottenham beat competition from Bayern Munich to sign Dragusin from Genoa for around £25 million in the summer of 2024. He has gone on to make 38 appearances for the club.
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