Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank currently has Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso as three fit centre-backs at his disposal, whilst Radu Drăgușin is recovering from injury.
Frank has said the north London club aren’t looking for a centre-back this summer. That hasn’t stopped Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji being linked to Tottenham.
Despite Frank’s comments, Gazzetta dello Sport report Tottenham are the ‘logical solution’ for the Manchester City player, without providing any explanation.
AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has already confirmed his interest in Akanji. They are said to be facing a competition from Spurs.
That’s according to Calciomercato.it, and they report Tottenham’s inclusion in the signing race has ‘changed the situation somewhat’. Therefore, the Rossoneri are looking at other solutions.
Italian journalist Carlo Pellegatti covers Milan and the Europa League winners’ interest in the 30-year-old, relayed by Pianeta Milan.
He reports the Manchester City centre-back wants to play in the Champions League. This is something what Tottenham can offer, but not Milan.
On Saturday, Sky Italia reported Tottenham have offered €20m to Manchester City for the defender. However, Pellegatti has now dismissed this.
He claims Spurs need to make an offer if they want to sign the Switzerland international and until then, Milan can hope of securing Akanji’s services.
“There’s something new for Akanji. He’d like to play in the Champions League, but Tottenham haven’t made an offer yet. He’d also be happy to stay at City,” he said.
“For AC Milan, he’s first on the list. Sadly, Akanji will join AC Milan if Tottenham don’t want him: for him, AC Milan is the third choice.”