Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling with Premier League rivals to signal AS Roma star Wesley, as per TEAMtalk.
Since shifting to Stadio Olímpico from Brazilian facet Flamengo final summer season, the 22-year-old has loved a promising marketing campaign beneath Gian Piero Gasperini’s steering this time period.
In 17 Serie A appearances, the Brazilian has netted three objectives and has stored 5 clear sheets. Furthermore, he has been serving to his facet push for a top-four end.
Now, TEAMtalk declare that Tottenham are planning to bolster the fullback place and have earmarked Wesley as a critical choice after being impressed by his current eye-catching performances.
The Lilywhites maintain a long-standing curiosity within the Roma star as they’ve been monitoring his growth even earlier than his transfer to the Giallorossi.
Nevertheless, buying the teen gained’t be simple for the North London membership as Manchester Metropolis and Newcastle United are additionally eager on him.
Roma’s sister membership, Everton, are additionally within the South American, however they will’t compete along with his different potential suitors financially. So, the Toffees are at present outsiders on this race.
Wesley to Tottenham
Having not too long ago moved to the Italian capital, Wesley, valued at round £30m by Transfermarkt, nonetheless has a contract till 2030. So, Roma aren’t in any rush to promote him, however may very well be open to letting him go away this 12 months to boost funds to bolster different areas of the squad.
The Brazilian worldwide is a right-footed right-back by trait, however has been enjoying as a RWB in Gasperini’s back-three system. Furthermore, the Italian boss has deployed him within the LWB position as properly.
Tottenham at present have Pedro Porro and Djed Spence as choices to deploy within the right-back place, whereas Ben Davies and Future Udogie are left-backs.
Nevertheless, the Italian has struggled with health issues in recent times, whereas Davies has discovered himself on the periphery beneath Thomas Frank. So, Spence has featured principally within the left-back place.
Subsequently, it seems Tottenham are planning to signal a brand new right-back, and Wesley may very well be a shrewd acquisition ought to they finally handle to safe his service in January or subsequent summer season.
He’s fast, technically sound, can play threading passes between the traces, and can also be environment friendly in defensive contributions.
