According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, as also translated by Sport Witness, new Tottenham Hotspur managing director Fabio Paratici could help the club to sign sought-after Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli.

The Lowdown: Paratici and Spurs...

Widely regarded as a capable negotiator and heralded by chairman Daniel Levy as a 'tough' one (Tottenham Hotspur), new 'managing director' Paratici has been tasked with overseeing the club's on-field sporting operations.

The 48-year-old was reportedly instrumental in orchestrating big deals at former club Juventus, including the signing of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin (The Daily Mail).

As such, amid his arrival, there have been no shortage of exciting transfer reports.

The Latest: Paratici could help Spurs to bag Locatelli

Sought after by Champions League finalists Manchester City and Chelsea, the appointment of Paratici has now catapulted Tottenham into contention for Locatelli - according to La Gazzetta.

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Indeed, the Italian newspaper claim that Paratici ‘knows the dynamics of the potential deal’ and it is believed he could 'raise the bid' for Spurs as he becomes 'heavily involved' in the chase for Locatelli.

La Gazzetta also say he is 'ready for the big jump' to a new club as three Premier League giants now eye a summer swoop, but the midfield dynamo is currently waiting calmly to see how his future unfolds.

The 23-year-old started Italy's first game of Euro 2020 and impressed during their 3-0 win over Turkey - winning all of his aerial duels and completing 87.3% of his passes (Breaking the Lines).

The Verdict: Would be massive...

Sassuolo apparently won't let him leave for a penny less than €40 million (£34.4m) amid a tough financial climate for Spurs especially.

For this reason we believe it is unlikely Locatelli's signing can be pulled off, but if Paratici and the Lilywhites can somehow work a deal, it would be pretty massive.

Arguably ne of the most promising Italy internationals at this present moment, Azzurri boss Roberto Mancini has already claimed the player 'has everything' after giving him his debut last year against the Netherlands (Planet Football).

ESPN journalist Matteo Bonetti also told Sky Sports that Locatelli is an 'elegant' player, arguably what Tottenham need in the middle of the park to provide some cutting edge quality (Football Daily).

Of course, signing him will depend on Tottenham's ability to shift deadwood this summer, but his acquisition would certainly turn heads.

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