Juventus winger Samuel Iling-junior has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months and he is expected to move on in January.
The 20-year-old has struggled for regular game time at the Italian club and he needs to leave for the benefit of his own career. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career in order to fulfil his potential.
A report from TuttoMercatoWeb claims that Tottenham have ‘started initial contacts’ with Juventus regarding your January move. However, they are yet to submit an offer.
The 20-year-old attacker is valued at €18 million and Tottenham certainly have the financial means to get the deal done.
They will face competition from Aston Villa and Brighton as well. Both Premier League clubs have initiated moves to sign the player and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can win the race for his signature.
Tottenham need to add more depth and quality in the wide areas especially because of their recent injury problems. They will be looking to secure Champions League qualification and they need to improve their squad during the second half of the campaign in order to finish in the top four.
Samuel Iling-Junior is highly rated across Europe and he has a bright future ahead of him. For the reported asking price, he could prove to be a major bargain in the long run. The former Chelsea Academy graduate has the tools to develop into a quality winger and a move to the Premier League could accelerate his development.
