Belgian midfielder Arthur Vermeeren has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
According to a report from SportsBoom, newly appointed Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has urged the club to make a move for the 21-year-old. The Italian manager worked with the Belgian during their time together at Marseille, and Vermeeren impressed under his management.
Spurs could use Arthur Vermeeren
Tottenham need more control and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and the Belgian could be ideal. He is excellent at controlling the tempo of the game from the deep, and he will also protect the back four.
The player is currently on loan at the French club from RB Leipzig. It remains to be seen whether the German outfit is prepared to sanction his departure permanently in the summer. The report claims that the midfielder would be open to a reunion with the Italian manager.
De Zerbi has instructed Tottenham to add the Belgian to the list of targets for the summer transfer window. Vermeeren has been hailed as a “top player” in the past.
Vermeeren could be a future asset
Vermeeren is a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a quality performer for Tottenham. He knows the way De Zerbi likes to play, and he might be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact. He is a young player with a lot of room for improvement, and he could develop into a future star with the right guidance.
For now, Tottenham must focus on securing safety in the Premier League. They will not be able to attract elite young talents if they go down to the Championship. This has been a disastrous campaign for them, and the Italian manager will be expected to guide them to safety first.