Tottenham Hotspur appear likely to lose Guglielmo Vicario in the summer. Roberto De Zerbi seems to have identified a potential replacement, who can also come from Italy.
The Spurs stopper is increasingly becoming a clear summer target for Inter Milan. Sport Witness have covered the talk extensively, with personal terms already agreed between the two parties.
Talks are yet to be held with Tottenham but the Nerazzurri are convinced they can get a discount. Spurs’ potential relegation can act as a driving force for the summer deal too.
Juventus’ Michele Di Gregorio, who has had a strange season, is now in line to replace Vicario. The deal is unlikely to be easy, as TuttoSport take a closer look at the Italian.
Things improving for Juventus player
Throughout the campaign, Di Gregorio has been the subject of criticism from many Old Lady supporters. There was a point earlier this year when he was dropped from the starting eleven, with Luciano Spalletti preferring Mattia Perin instead.
This worked, as Di Gregorio has been key in the last two games. He saved a penalty against Genoa and also came up with a vital performance against Atalanta at the weekend.
The newspaper believe Roberto De Zerbi is a big admirer of the ex-Monza player. He is keen on bringing him to Tottenham in the summer but Di Gregorio only has Juve on his mind.
The recent change in fortunes is a decisive factor, as he believes he can keep making an impact for the club. Even if Juve do sign another experienced goalkeeper, he is willing to fight for the club and start regularly.
He is described as ‘worthy of a superhero’ for this, with English interest likely to be swept away.
Our take: Things might not be as certain
TuttoSport have a habit of exaggerating their stances and hyping up Juve players. This seems like another case of that.
Di Gregorio has made quite a turnaround but there is no chance he stays in Turin, if Juve end up with David De Gea or Emi Martinez.
Those are the two names the newspaper have mentioned and they are proven shot-stoppers. They wouldn’t be second choice at any club – not even at Juve.
Besides, Di Gregorio’s issue has always been inconsistency and he will have to do more to change his club’s stance.
That is why Tottenham can still have a chance of signing the 28-year-old. A move will depend on Premier League survival but the Italian has enough credit in the bank from last season to command a move to England.