Lorenzo Pellegrini has been linked with a move away from the Italian club AS Roma, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on securing a signature.
According to Corriere dello Sport, they have enquired about the 29-year-old attacking midfielder. Roma are prepared to get rid of him this summer because his wages of €6 million per season is proving to be unsustainable.
They were keen on signing Pellegrini a few years ago.
Spurs need Pellegrini
Tottenham will certainly be able to afford him, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. With James Maddison sidelined for a few months, they need more creativity from the central areas in the final third. Pellegrini is an attacking midfielder who will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. He has 55 goals and 59 assists to his name in 316 appearances for the Italian club.
Lorenzo Pellegrini would be a useful addition
Apart from his qualities as a player, his leadership skills and experience could prove to be vital as well. He is likely to be available for a reasonable amount of money. He has a contract with the Italian club until 2026, and Roma are under pressure to cash in on him.
The midfielder has been described as an “exquisite player with great quality” by Claudio Ranieri in the past. There is no doubt that he possesses the physicality and technical attributes necessary to excel in the Premier League, and he could be a key player for Tottenham. The opportunity to move to the Premier League at this stage of his career could be quite exciting.
He will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League and prove his quality at the highest level. Tottenham have the resources to afford his wages of €115k-a-week as well. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their enquiry with an official proposal now.