Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini ahead of the transfer window, according to reports in Italy.
The north London club could reportedly target a move for the 29-year-old if interim head coach Igor Tudor remains in charge beyond the current campaign.
Tudor is believed to be a great admirer of Pellegrini’s qualities and would be ‘delighted’ to coach him in the Premier League if he is given the full-time job by Spurs after the season.
The Croatian tactician was appointed by Spurs earlier this week, replacing sacked Thomas Frank following an eight-game winless run in the Premier League.
Spurs Eyeing Move for Lorenzo Pellegrini
According to CalcioMercato, Tottenham have set their sights on Pellegrini and are ready to launch a decisive move after receiving advice from Tudor over the midfielder.
If the Croatian manager is confirmed to be in charge next season, Pellegrini could reportedly emerge as a target for the north London side during the summer transfer window.
The 29-year-old, praised as an 'amazing goalscoring midfielder', has never played outside his native Italy but appears to be tempted by the opportunity to test himself in the Premier League.
Pellegrini has less than five months remaining on his Roma contract and could leave as a free agent after the campaign, although a renewal at the Stadio Olimpico has not been entirely ruled out.
A graduate of Roma’s academy, Pellegrini has spent almost his entire career with the Giallorossi, bar a two-year spell at fellow Serie A side Sassuolo from 2015 to 2017.
Lorenzo Pellegrini’s Career Stats
A natural attacking midfielder, Pellegrini has been an important part of Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad this season, making 24 appearances across all competitions and scoring four goals.
The 29-year-old has amassed 340 career appearances for his boyhood club, whom he helped to the Conference League title in 2022 – his only piece of silverware at Roma to date.
Pellegrini has won 36 caps for Italy, scoring six goals and providing two assists, and featured for the Azzurri at Euro 2024 – his only major international tournament to date.
What Pellegrini Could Bring to Tottenham
Amid reports linking Pellegrini with a surprise summer move to Tottenham, we asked ChatGPT what qualities the Italy international could bring to north London: