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Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister is ‘ready to leave’ as Tottenham become one of the sides interested in signing him.
The Lowdown: Spurs missing playmaker?
Since the departure of former hero Christian Eriksen, it is arguable that Spurs have seriously missed a central creative midfield presence – potentially motivating their January interest in Nicolo Zaniolo.
The Lilywhites and manager Antonio Conte ultimately settled for attacker Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal but the Dutchman has found game time difficult to come by.
Conte even questioned the former Bournemouth star’s positional sense as a number ten recently, stating:
“Yeah about Arnaut, for sure I am sorry. I am sorry for him because he arrived in the transfer market in January and the club wanted to sign on loan this player.
“For sure, he has good characteristics, good quality and maybe he has not specific characteristics to be a number ten. Maybe he is more a second striker or a winger, but for sure I am appreciating a lot his desire, his will in every training (session).”
As such, reports now suggest Spurs will be targeting an attacking midfielder in the summer.
The Latest: Spurs eye Mac Allister…
According to 90min, Mac Allister is ‘ready to leave’ Brighton as Tottenham become one of the sides taking a real ‘interest’.
It is believed the Premier League top-four chasers are now keeping tabs on his situation at the Amex, but they aren’t the only ones, with Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea also in the mix.
Brighton are ‘braced’ for another window of clubs attempting to poach their most crucial stars, and while the World Cup winner is enjoying life in England, there are also suitors from overseas.
Indeed, Atletico Madrid, Inter, Juventus and RB Leipzig are all keen on signing the 24-year-old.
The Verdict: Wonderful player…
Mac Allister has attracted real plaudits for his form at club and international level this season.
Hailed as ‘world class’ by members of the media, ex-Man City star Sergio Aguero has called the player ‘very intelligent’ whilst highlighting his brilliant positional awareness.
As per WhoScored, the South American ace ranks as one of Brighton’s best-performing players by average match rating, as well as being the club’s joint-top goal scorer.
If Spurs wish to add more threat from behind Harry Kane, Mac Allister could well stand out as a brilliant transfer target, but chairman Daniel Levy will have to push the boat out given his £70 million price tag.
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