Tottenham are set to compete with Crystal Palace and Everton for the signature of Lazio defensive mainstay Mario Gila.
Mario Gila’s future has become a big talking point as we slowly close in towards the winter transfer window. The Spanish centre-back could be on the move to the Premier League, as a host of top clubs are after his signature.
According to a report from Caughtoffside, Tottenham, Crystal Palace, and Everton are all interested in the 25-year-old centre-back’s services. The North London club have identified him as a top target to reinforce their backline in January, and they are set to rival the Eagles and the Toffees.
Gila was a part of the Real Madrid youth setup back in the day. While he did feature for their first team, the Spanish defender left the club in the summer of 2022 before getting promoted to the senior side.
The 25-year-old ended up joining Lazio in search of a prominent role, and the move has certainly worked out in his favour. Not only has he established himself as one of their mainstays, but his consistent performances have put him on the wishlist of multiple top clubs.
Apart from his exceptional defensive abilities, the Spanish centre-back is quite comfortable on the ball. His ability to play out from the back is one of the major reasons why Spurs have entered the race for his signature.
Gila to join a Premier League club?
Thomas Frank seeks more quality at the back and considers Gila an ideal fit for his system and the club’s project. The 25-year-old has all the qualities needed to succeed in the Premier League, and Spurs have started making moves to bring him to North London.
However, they are not alone in their pursuit, as Crystal Palace and Everton also have their eyes set on the former Real Madrid prospect. The Eagles and the Toffees have been keeping a close eye on the Lazio centre-back, who has also been linked with Chelsea.
With Marc Guehi expected to be on the move, Gila could replace him at Palace. Meanwhile, the Toffees lack quality and depth at the back, and the 25-year-old could prove to be a great signing for the short and long run.
His contract at the Italian club runs until the summer of 2027, and they are in no rush to negotiate his departure. They value him at around €45-50 million and will only engage if an offer close to that figure arrives. While Spurs won’t have a problem with the fee, they will have to move quickly and be decisive as well as persuasive to bring him to North London.