Lazio might sign Kim Min-Jae ahead of Spurs as the Lilywhites struggle to negotiate a deal, according to Italian media outlet Gazzetta.
The Korean has been on the radar of Tottenham for some time now as Jose Mourinho looks to add some quality to his team.
Tottenham have lost Jan Vertonghen, who left them at the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
Min-Jae has been targeted by Spurs but they continue to struggle to get the deal over the line which has opened the door for Lazio to come in.
The Italians are looking for defensive reinforcement after they secured a return to the Champions League with a fine performance this season.
The report from Gazzetta claims that they want to sign Marash Kumbulla from Verona, but they have been unable to get the deal over the line and they have turned their attention to Min-Jae.
Jose Mourinho has secured a return to the Europa League next season for Spurs and he will want to win the trophy as he did with Manchester United and FC Porto.
The Lilywhites will operate under a strict budget in this transfer window, but they know that they have to sign a defender this summer, especially because they might also lose Juan Foyth before the new season starts.
This is typical of Daniel Levy, he messes around too often and it continues to cost Spurs the opportunity to sign players they dearly need.
I kind of agree, do we really need this guy and secondly how good is he? Unproven outside China etc, if it’s true I see it as marketing ploy because of the AIA thing and Sonny etc. Full back areas, defensive midfielder and another striker option.
Get on with it Levy, you boring to**er…
We are beyond being surprised when this happens.It’s par for the course.
We’ve already got 4 1st team CB’s I’m not sure we need another one until more pressing areas are addressed.
Nah……according to the guy who passes on “strong” info 2 deals are in the final throes. The guy will want to link up with Son.
If JM wants him I’m sire he will be holding the shirt by the end of the week.
It is the other clown that worries me (Ndontgiveafeck)
if he plays up next season his value will halve.
Same old, same old from Levy. Misses getting players we desperately need to try and save a couple of quid. D**khead!