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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs keen to sign Serie A ace; could be good news for Jose Mourinho"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-spurs-keen-to-sign-serie-a-ace-could-be-good-news-for-jose-mourinho/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Opinion"
published: "2020-06-17T12:10:08Z"
modified: "2020-06-17T12:10:08Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs keen to sign Serie A ace; could be good news for Jose Mourinho

**Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Serie A ace Timothy Castagne, according to [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japhet-tanganga-will-miss-tottenham-hotspurs-return-with-back-injury-cvs6x3qqh).**

[The Daily Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1296178/Tottenham-News-Thomas-Meunier-Talks-Liverpool-Man-Utd-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip) revealed earlier this week that Tottenham are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain star Thomas Meunier. However, transfer guru [Nicolo Schira](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1272887821406277634) claims Meunier has decided to join Borussia Dortmund instead.

Now, [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japhet-tanganga-will-miss-tottenham-hotspurs-return-with-back-injury-cvs6x3qqh) reports the Lilywhites are considering Castagne as an alternative.

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Jose Mourinho is in the market for a new right-back, as it is fair to say Spurs have struggled to fill the void left by [Kieran Trippier](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-news-50m-coutinho-18098543), and Serge Aurier’s off-field issues have angered the club’s hierarchy.

As it stands, this latest development could be good news for the Portuguese.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN-500x300.png)

Tottenham are reportedly looking to cash in on [Aurier and Kyle Walker-Peters](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japhet-tanganga-will-miss-tottenham-hotspurs-return-with-back-injury-cvs6x3qqh), which will leave Mourinho short of options on the right flank.

Given the fact Spurs will have [barely any cash](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1296178/Tottenham-News-Thomas-Meunier-Talks-Liverpool-Man-Utd-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip) to spend in the summer, they will have to resort to signing free agents or organising swap deals in order to improve the squad.

The board were lining up a move for [Meunier](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1296178/Tottenham-News-Thomas-Meunier-Talks-Liverpool-Man-Utd-Transfer-Rumours-Gossip) as he will be available for free, which is a big factor as clubs are facing financial pressures due to the pandemic.

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Although [the Belgian](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1272887821406277634) has apparently snubbed the club, they have now turned their attentions to his international teammate instead.

Ever since he arrived at Atalanta from Genk for [£5.85m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/timothy-castagne/profil/spieler/262226) in 2017, Castagne has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest talents.

Indeed, the 24-year-old has played 14 games in the Italian top flight this term, scoring once, supplying one assist, winning 1.4 tackles per match and taking one shot per game ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/141169/Show/Timothy-Castagne)).

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict-500x300.png)

However, Daniel Levy will likely have to splash the cash for Castagne, as his contract with the Nerazzurri will run out [next year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/timothy-castagne/profil/spieler/262226). He is currently valued at £14.4m via [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/timothy-castagne/profil/spieler/262226).

Nevertheless, Spurs are intent on pursuing a new full-back, which may have delivered the coup de grace for Aurier’s career in north London.

While the Ivorian has received a higher [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/83683/Show/Serge-Aurier) rating than his Belgian counterpart, he has failed to convince [the critics](https://www.goal.com/en-ke/lists/hakimi-where-to-next-for-real-madrid-loanee/hx8fdovykq811ofspks59d556#v3kzanq8s9k3195lrkh2prjr8) so far.

Given his issues on-and-off the pitch, it makes perfect sense for the club to get rid of Aurier and sign Castagne instead. The Belgium international can also play in [the midfield](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/141169/Show/Timothy-Castagne), and his versatility is surely an added bonus.

Even in the unlikely event a move doesn’t work out as planned, Mourinho would still have gained a valuable asset.

***Tottenham fans, should Daniel Levy sign Timothy Castagne in the summer? Let us know by commenting down below!***