Exclusive: Tottenham Eye £30m Serie A Sensation—January Move on the Horizon!
Exclusive: Tottenham Set Sights on £30m Serie A Sensation—A January Transfer to Watch!
Tottenham Hotspur are actively weighing the possibility of competing for Patrick Dorgu, with sources from GIVEMESPORT indicating that the club’s recruitment team at Hotspur Way is facing strong competition for the Lecce star in the newly reopened winter transfer window.
Spurs broke their transfer record in August when they secured Dominic Solanke from Premier League rivals Bournemouth for £65million, making him the most expensive signing in the club’s history. However, following a dip in form at the close of 2024, Ange Postecoglou’s side now faces an uphill battle to secure European qualification.
The Greek-Australian manager, who recently dealt with yet another injury blow as Destiny Udogie was sidelined with a hamstring issue against Wolverhampton Wanderers, is collaborating closely with technical director Johan Lange to identify potential recruits for the team.
Dorgu Emerges as a Top Target for Spurs’ January Move
According to GMS sources, Tottenham’s increasing interest in Dorgu and potential move in the coming weeks is one to keep an eye on. With Udogie’s injury highlighting the urgent need for Postecoglou to strengthen his left-back options before the transfer window closes on February 3, Spurs are gearing up for action.
Lecce, the Serie A club, holds strong leverage in negotiations as they prepare for Spurs to test their resolve. The Denmark international, a key figure in Marco Giampaolo’s plans since his arrival, still has four-and-a-half years remaining on a contract that pays him around £10,000 per week.
GMS sources have revealed that Dorgu is firmly on Tottenham’s radar, following Postecoglou’s clear stance on strengthening the squad in conversations with key figures behind the scenes. However, there is an awareness that other clubs are also showing interest, potentially leading Spurs into a bidding war.
The 20-year-old has demonstrated his adaptability throughout the season, playing on both sides of Lecce’s defense and across the flanks. This has garnered significant attention, and by not dismissing the idea of taking on a new challenge this month, he has given potential suitors hope of securing a deal.
Tottenham are now being joined by Premier League competitors Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea in keeping an eye on Dorgu’s situation, according to recent reports from GMS sources. Meanwhile, Napoli and AC Milan are considering whether to offer him a chance to move to one of his current club’s domestic rivals.
Udogie’s Injury Could Spark a Budget Boost
According to GMS sources, Udogie’s injury may provide Postecoglou with the opportunity to convince chairman Daniel Levy to raise the budget for a left-back signing. This comes after Tottenham has been scouting wide attackers, aiming to add more youthful and dynamic options as they focus on building for the future.
Spurs captain Heung-min Son is now in the final six months of his £190,000-per-week contract, as the option to extend his deal for another year has not been activated. This means the South Korea international, like Sergio Reguilon, is eligible to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club.
GMS sources understand that Postecoglou is firm in his belief that Tottenham need stronger options in both attack and defense to make improvements in 2025. Despite Timo Werner being available for the rest of the season and the decision to not terminate his loan early, Postecoglou is still pushing for upgrades in these areas.
The Champions League winner rejoined north London on a temporary deal in the summer, which included an option to make the move permanent for £8.5 million from RB Leipzig. However, Tottenham had been considering the possibility of letting him return to the Bundesliga club earlier than planned.