Tottenham Hotspur They enter the January transfer window in a desperate situation with the owner Daniel Levy Desperate to open their checkbook to change their fortunes.
Angie Postecoglou's team is currently ranked twelfth in the league Premier League The table, which is already 12 points adrift of fourth place, has failed to win any of its last four matches as a result of the ongoing injury crisis.
Such problems resulted in members of the first team having to operate in unfamiliar roles, which undoubtedly contributed to the lack of form and subsequent low standing in the league.
However, the club have already completed a deal for goalkeeper Antonin Kinski from Slavia Prague, looking to provide quality between the two posts after Fraser Forster's unsuccessful spell in trying to fill the void left by the injured Guglielmo Vicario.
There remains a need for more signings in different areas of the pitch, with efforts being made in recent days to try and strengthen Postecoglou's current midfield.
Tottenham are investigating a £42m talent
According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham conducted an investigation To sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Fratesi in January, the club aims to add depth to the first team.
However, the Lilywhites are not alone in their pursuit of the Italian, with Newcastle United and Manchester United also monitoring the 25-year-old's progress during the current window.
Fratesi has found it difficult to get minutes during 2024/25, You start only four times He participated for only 585 minutes in the Italian League, and Simone Inzaghi's team currently ranks third.
Despite his lack of minutes, Inter do not want to part ways with the star but could be open to selling him if they receive an offer. In the region of €50 million (£42 million)with no cash plus player trades expected to be accepted.
It would be another huge transfer if Tottenham win the race for his signature, but it would provide a significant upgrade for one player currently plying his trade in north London.
Why Fratesse would be an upgrade for Bentancur at Tottenham
Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur He has been a key member of Postecoglou's squad recently, when he has been available after serving several suspensions in the past few months.
The Uruguayan was injured Suspended for seven matches by the FA For using a racist insult, before being suspended for the defeat to Newcastle on Saturday after receiving his fifth yellow card this season.
However, he has often been the club's most impressive option at centre-half when called upon, often featuring alongside Dejan Kulusevski in the midfield during the 2024/25 season.
Such a partnership could be broken up again at the end of the month should any agreement be reached for Fratesi's services, with the Italian offering the 27-year-old a promotion based on their respective numbers from the current season.
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How does Fratesi compare to Bentancur in the 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90) |
Fratesi |
Bentancor |
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Games played |
14 |
12 |
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Minutes played |
594 |
688 |
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Goals and assists |
4 |
2 |
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The footage was taken |
2 |
1.7 |
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Holds progressivism |
1.8 |
0.9 |
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Through the balls that are played |
0.6 |
0.1 |
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Success in decision making |
67% |
38% |
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Statistics via FBref |
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The Inter star, who was previously called “One of the best midfielders in the Italian League“Per journalist Fabrizio Romano, he registered more progressive passes per 90 along with more through balls providing an additional attacking threat in Anji's middle.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr often provided defensive solidity in the department, opening the door for another box-to-box option in the form of Fratesi.
The Italian has it too Completed more acquisitions than Bentancurwhile recording more shots per 90 – demonstrating the talent he could offer on the move to Postecoglou's side should he move on.
A £42m fee for his services would be another huge investment, but one that the club desperately needs if they are to stop the current rot in which they find themselves.
Fratesse will provide huge quality, with his ability to feature for a title-chasing side no doubt a huge bonus to help them finally end their nearly two-decade wait for a title in any form.
