Tottenham are looking to strengthen their midfield options in this summer’s transfer window, and are reportedly showing strong interest in Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci.
Former Tottenham keeper Paul Robinson has revealed to Football Insider that former Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici played a pivotal role in facilitating the 23-year-old Italy international’s move. It is said that there is a possibility of achieving this.
Despite officially stepping down from his role at Tottenham, Paratici’s deep connections with Serie A continue to prove valuable to the club, with him behind the scenes helping identify and acquire key transfer targets. There are also reports that it is.
Ricci, who has attracted attention for his performances in Italy, has emerged as one of Tottenham’s main targets.
The young midfielder joined Torino on loan from Empoli in January 2022, but made the move permanent in July of the same year for โฌ8.5 million.
Since then, Ricci has developed into an important figure for Torino, playing primarily as a defensive midfielder. Last season, he played 32 games in Serie A, scoring one goal and providing four assists, showing his composure on the ball and ability to dictate the tempo of a game from deep.
Ricci’s current contract with Torino runs until 2026 and his current market value is estimated at around โฌ22 million, making him an option for Tottenham.
Regarding the possibility of a move, Robinson told Football Insider:
“I think winter will be tough.”
“If you look at how the team has played in a 4-3-3 formation in recent weeks, you don’t know if the midfield will be a pressing position.
“But he is still a young player, only 23 years old, and has already won four caps for Italy.”
“Tottenham are certainly interested in signing him.
โI think it would be difficult to do it in the winter, but there is a possibility that they will explore it in the summer.
โWe know Spurs want to do business in Italy.โ
“There are still traces of Fabio Paratici working with Tottenham’s recruitment team.”
Securing a player of Ricci’s caliber would greatly increase the depth and quality of Tottenham’s midfield as they continue to strengthen their bid to compete at the highest level under manager Ange Postecoglou. .
If the move goes through, Ricci could play a key role in Spurs’ challenge for major honors in the coming seasons.