Tottenham Hotspur need just a point from their last two Premier League matches to avoid relegation.
Spurs are now 17th, two points ahead of 18th placed West Ham United, with a game in hand and a vastly superior goal difference.
While the immediate focus is on staying in the top flight, Tottenham are also working on potential deals for the summer.
Having appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager in March, the Italian is looking at Serie A.
Tottenham manager set sights on duo
Tuttosport now report the north London club’s manager has set his sights on Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu and Fiorentina’s Nicolò Fagioli.
On March 30th, Sport Witness relayed news of several clubs including Tottenham Hotspur being in the picture to sign Kalulu.
Manchester United have also looked at the 25-year-old central defender and already made an approach. However, the Turin club closed the exit door.
Spurs are now looking at the France international and sent a scout to watch him live in Juve’s 2-0 defeat to Fiorentina on Sunday. The official also watched La Viola midfielder Fagioli. Kalulu played the full 90 minutes while Fagioli was on the pitch for 64 minutes.
Roberto De Zerbi is ‘keen on both players’ as he looks to improve Spurs’ squad to help them return to Europe. The English club are expected to make a move for the 25-year-old Italy international in the coming days.
Sport Witness recently covered claims from Italy that Fiorentina need an ‘irresistible’ offer, without mentioning a figure. Tuttosport now report La Viola won’t consider anything below €30-40m for the 25-year-old midfielder.
The English club are unlikely to succeed in signing the French defender as Juventus intend to retain him. The Turin club have started talks with his representative over a contract renewal until 2030, with a salary rise from €2.4m to €3.8-4m net per year.
Our take: Tottenham could seek Paratici’s help
Earlier this year, Fabio Paratici ended his second spell at Spurs to join Fiorentina as their sporting director.
Tottenham Hotspur can seek their former director’s assistance in their efforts to try and sign Nicolò Fagioli.