Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte and sporting Fabio Paratici believe the club can sign Bari forward Walid Cheddira.
The Lowdown: Lilywhites make plans…
The Lilywhites are reportedly making transfer plans as we approach the mid-way point of this 2022/2023 Premier League season.
Spurs are currently third in the top flight table with seven wins from their opening 12 league matches but are arguably in need of a creative playmaker to link defence to attack.
Conte’s side have struggled to break down resolute sides in recent games and are without a win in all competitions since their 2-0 victory over Everton.
Much has been made of their links to Leicester City star James Maddison in this regard, yet according to a recent report, Spurs could also turn to the Italian second division for a fresh face.
The Latest: Conte and Paratici hold Cheddira belief at Spurs…
Indeed, a claim has emerged from Serie B linking the north Londoners with a move for Cheddira.
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The Morrocco international is now attracting interest from Tottenham, and more specifically both Conte and Paratici personally.
Serie B news state Cheddira has ‘entered the sights’ of Spurs with both Conte and Paratici believing they can sign the 24-year-old – having ‘smelled the deal’.
It’s added that Spurs are now ‘willing to bet seriously’ on the attacker.
The Verdict: Make the move?
Cheddira has been in absolutely scintillating form for Bari this season, scoring 13 goals in 13 matches already on top of five assists in all competitions (Transfermarkt).
While these performances and numbers have come in the Italian lower tier, this electric run of form cannot really go ignored, especially considering Cheddira is still fairly young and can only improve.
Moroccan reporters are excited about the player’s capabilities with verified journalist Hamza Hachlaf calling his recent showings ‘too good to be true’.
He is clearly an exciting player and may well be one to watch in the near future.
