Nicolo Fagioli has been linked with a move away from Fiorentina at the end of the season.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the player. According to Firenze Viola, Roberto De Zerbi wants the London club to sign the 25-year-old central midfielder. The player has recently changed agents, which has fuelled further speculations surrounding his future.
Spurs have been monitoring Fagioli for over a year.
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Spurs could use Nicolo Fagioli
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done. He will add control and composure in the middle of the park. Fagioli has the technical attributes to succeed at Tottenham and could prove an excellent acquisition.
De Zerbi rates the player highly, and he might be able to bring out the best in Fagioli. The 25-year-old is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to join a bigger club. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince the Italian club to sell the player.
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Fagioli angling for a move?
The fact that the player has changed agents suggests that he is considering a potential move. Tottenham have the finances to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
Tottenham have had a disappointing season, but they have an exciting project. They have several quality players and a top-quality manager like De Zerbi. There is no reason why they cannot bounce back strongly next season. The Italian is likely to be attracted to the possibility of joining them. They might be able to give him a platform to fight for trophies next season.
If Fiorentina are forced to sell Fagioli, they could look to recoup a premium from his departure.