Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks over a potential summer deal to sign Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso, according to journalist Mirko di Natale, with any move surely having big ramifications for another transfer.
Tottenham now have their Premier League survival destiny in their own hands again following their 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the weekend, which now means the north Londoners have taken seven points from the last nine available under Roberto De Zerbi.
The upcoming weekend could be pivotal to Spurs' chances of staving off relegation, with it now looking like it is a straight battle between themselves and West Ham United, who host title-chasing Arsenal at the London Stadium.
After Manchester City dropped points against Everton on Monday, the Gunners know that a win against the Irons will leave them on the verge of their first Premier League title since 2004, with matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace to finish their season.
Should Nuno Espirito Santo's men lose, Spurs could move four points clear of the drop zone with two games remaining if they defeat Leeds United at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Monday night.
If Tottenham do stay up, they can start to rebuild their squad to one De Zerbi needs to bring the club back up the Premier League table.
Tottenham Make Recent Enquiry for Andrea Cambiaso
According to Di Natale, posting on X, Tottenham are one of a number of clubs to make 'recent' contact over a potential transfer for the Juventus star.
AC Milan and Barcelona had already made enquiries over a deal for the 'world-class' 26-year-old Italy international, who has three years remaining on his contract at the Allianz Stadium.
Now, Spurs, Liverpool, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Napoli have joined them in opening talks over a summer move.
Tottenham and De Zerbi appear to be keeping a close eye on the Italian market ahead of the summer, with reports also suggesting that the 46-year-old manager wants the club to make a double raid on AS Roma for midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and goalkeeper Mile Svilar.
Cambiaso Interest Raises More Doubts Over Robertson Deal
Tottenham's reported interest in another player who either plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Juventus is slightly confusing, given they already have an agreement in place with Andy Robertson that he will sign should they remain in the Premier League.
Separate reports have suggested that De Zerbi is also keen on Pervis Estupinan of AC Milan, who he managed during his spell at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Cambiaso is also able to play on the opposite flank, but he has primarily been used on the left-hand side during his time with Juve.
The interesting thing about the Robertson deal is that Tottenham came close to signing him during the January transfer window, prior to De Zerbi's appointment at Tottenham.
With an agreement so close at that stage, it wouldn't have taken too much work to set the deal up for the summer instead.
How involved De Zerbi was in that decision remains to be seen, but links to other left-backs are confusing to say the least, even if Robertson is 32 years of age, with no extra European fixtures on the menu next term.