Tottenham have endured a difficult start to the new year, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle and slipping to 12th in the league standings. Adding to their woes, they face Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup while grappling with a lengthy injury list of 11 sidelined players.
With the ongoing transfer window in full swing, the North London club has already made moves by signing Slavia Prague’s Antonín Kinský. They have now submitted an enquiry for a new midfielder to improve Ange Postecoglou’s squad during the winter window, though his arrival in North London may require patience.
The Australian tactician has indicated that Tottenham are likely to be active in the transfer market. Speaking before their defeat to Newcastle, he acknowledged the need for reinforcements, stating, “The club is working hard to get some help for the playing group. It’s no secret we need to bolster our numbers, so the club is focused on that.”
Tottenham as reported by TeamTalk have now turned their attention to Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi, expressing interest in securing his services.
Tottenham made an enquiry for the Italian midfielder
Frattesi, who joined Inter Milan from Sassuolo on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy, has been instrumental for I Nerazzurri, featuring in 63 matches and contributing to 19 goals. Having spent his entire career in Italy, Frattesi would need to adapt to the demands of the Premier League, widely regarded as the toughest league in the world.
The Italian midfielder is eager to leave San Siro due to limited game time, drawing interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Roma, as reported by Teamtalk. Valued at €50m (£41.5m), any potential move to Spurs might not be a priority for January given their injury crisis. However, it aligns with Ange Postecoglou’s plans to strengthen the midfield.
A deal would likely have to wait until the summer, as Inter Milan are intent on retaining their players until at least after the Club World Cup. Despite this, reports from Corriere dello Sport indicate that Frattesi is open to an earlier departure.
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Often underappreciated in Serie A, Frattesi has been labelled “underrated” by Italian Football TV, who praised his consistent performances for both club and country despite limited opportunities. A move to the Premier League could offer Frattesi the platform to showcase his abilities, especially at an injury-stricken Tottenham side. With his skill set and versatility, he could slot straight into the starting XI and emerge as a strong competitor for James Maddison in the midfield.
