According to Calciomercato, Fabio Paratici has already tried to sign Italy number one shot stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma for Tottenham Hotspur.
The Lowdown: Paratici appointment...
The 48-year-old has been confirmed as Tottenham Hotspur's new sporting director, working under chairman Daniel Levy.
Paratici has a good reputation in masterminding some noteworthy transfers at former club Juventus, including the certain acquisition of superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo (The Athletic).
As such, there have been no shortage of reports detailing his transfer plans for Spurs, with Calciomercato now dropping a huge claim involving Donnarumma.
The Latest: Paratici tried to sign Donnarumma...
As per the Italian outlet, he has already made an attempt to sign the star keeper for Spurs this summer.
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However, Paratici was rebuffed in his efforts despite making 'several' phone calls to agent Mino Raiola.
In the 'last few days', he apparently made repeated attempts to negotiate with Donnarumma's representative over a possible move to north London.
There was also strong interest from Barcelona, but it now looks like the 22-year-old is destined for Paris-Saint Germain and a link up with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Currently away at the Euros with Italy, Donnarumma will apparently undergo his PSG medical 'next week' after the Azzurri take on Switzerland (Fabrizio Romano).
The Verdict: Big loss...
As Spurs contemplate the future of long-time number one Hugo Lloris, a swoop for Donnarumma certainly would have been quite the coup.
He conceded just 38 goals in 37 Serie A matches over 2020/2021, keeping an impressive 14 clean sheets in that time (Transfermarkt).
AFC Bournemouth keeper Asmir Begovic also raved over his capabilities in an interview with the Guardian last year, calling him 'phenomenal' and a 'huge talent' who has enjoyed a 'remarkable' rise.
Indeed, the colossal keeper could have even joined Spurs on a free deal given his AC Milan contract expires at the beginning of next month.
Alas, Paratici's bold attempt ended in failure with PSG and Pochettino reportedly winning the race - a real shame as Spurs aim to start a rebuild.
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