Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an enquiry for the Manchester City defender Rico Lewis.
The 20-year-old is capable of operating as a full-back as well as a defensive midfielder. He is highly rated at the Premier League club, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to sanction his departure.
Lewis is a player in demand
According to a report from CaughtOffside, several Premier League clubs are keen on the versatile talent. However, Manchester City have no plans of letting him leave, and Pep Guardiola views him as an important player for the future.
The Manchester City manager rates him very highly, and he has previously labelled him as “one of the best” talents he has ever seen.
Spurs could use Rico Lewis
Tottenham could certainly use more quality and depth in the squad, and the 20-year-old would be an excellent acquisition. His ability to slot into multiple roles will be a bonus. They are looking to put together a formidable squad for the future, and it is no surprise that they are keen on one of the best young talents in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career to continue his development and fulfil his potential. If Manchester City cannot provide him with that opportunity, he should consider leaving the club. He needs to focus on his development for now.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester City are under no pressure to sell him this summer. He has a contract with them until 2028, and any club hoping to sign him will have to come forward with an absurd amount of money.
It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follow up on their enquiry with an official offer to get the deal done. They will face competition from clubs like Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest as well.