Three players Fabio Paratici can sign for Tottenham with return agreed – Serie A links to play role
Fabio Paratici’s return to Tottenham could spell good news for the North London club ahead of the transfer deadline.
Paratici was formerly Spurs’ managing director of football, but he received a 30-month ban from football activities in January 2023.
However, Paratici now appears set to return to Tottenham in an official role before 1 October.
Johan Lange and Paratici have been spotted in talks recently and that could have ramifications in the final days of the transfer window.
Given his imminent arrival, Tottenham Hotspur News looks at three players the club could potentially sign.
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Mario Gila
With Piero Hincapie now set to join Arsenal for around £52million after agreeing personal terms and favouring Mikel Arteta’s project, despite Tottenham’s initial loan-to-buy approach, Paratici can urge Spurs to swiftly pivot to luring Lazio centre-back Mario Gila as a superior alternative.
Leveraging his deep Serie A networks, where he orchestrated deals for Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero, Paratici can negotiate Gila’s valuation aggressively, emphasising Tottenham’s Champions League standing and Thomas Frank’s tactical fit for the 24-year-old’s ball-playing prowess.
Gila’s 43 appearances last season offer Premier League readiness, allowing Spurs to secure a motivated, long-term asset before the September 1 deadline.
Ederson
Ederson, Atalanta’s 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, would bolster Tottenham’s midfield with his dynamic box-to-box presence, complementing Frank’s high-pressing system.
His progressive passing and 13 Serie A goals add attacking thrust, addressing Spurs’ midfield depth issues.
Paratici, leveraging his Atalanta connections, can convince them to sell with the Lilywhites potentially offering a £45million package, including add-ons or a player like Yves Bissouma, appealing to Atalanta’s transfer model.
Highlighting Tottenham’s European ambitions and Ederson’s Premier League fit, Spurs can finalise the deal before the deadline.
Rafael Leao
AC Milan winger Rafael Leao would be a transformative signing for Tottenham, bringing elite dribbling, pace and flair with eight goals and 10 assists in Serie A last season.
The 26-year-old’s ability to cut in from the left and create chances fits the system, addressing Spurs’ need for a game-changing winger.
Paratici’s deep Italian connections give him an edge in negotiating Leao’s transfer.