Gladys says: “We asked Fiorentina about Fernando Bernardeschi.”
However the 22 year old won’t be arriving at The Lane anytime soon.
Spurs were quoted what was regarded as ‘far too much’ and there was an additional complication in regard to ‘a clause’. What was the fee or the nature of the clause? Your guess is as good as mine.
But both elements prevented enquiries turning into anything more.
On paper, he may have looked like a prospect – but without any searching other putting his name into YouTube’s search field and picking the first clip, I discovered what may be the worst showreel since Clinton Cards.
To make matters worse, young Fernando’s clip was entitled ‘Magic Skills, Passes & Goals.
There are 3 more players who were subject to enquiries from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to follow, including at least one who truly is worthy of being called ‘magic’.