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£40m Tottenham Hotspur target Federico Bernardeschi responds to transfer rumours

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Tottenham Hotspur were last week linked to Federico Bernardeschi.

Tottenham Hotspur were last week credited with interest in Fiorentina attacker Federico Bernardeschi.

The London Evening Standard reported that Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the attacker, and is keen on bringing him to the club.

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Fiorentina though are unwilling to let him leave unless they receive an offer of around £40 million, a staggering fee which would be a Tottenham club record.

So how does Bernardeschi feel about it all? He will not be pushing for a move, that’s for sure.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport last night after Fiorentina’s Coppa Italia win over Chievo, Bernardeschi re-iterated his happiness at the club when quizzed over the speculation.

He said simply: “I’m fine with Fiorentina and I think only about the present.”

Republic of Ireland's Stephen Ward in action with Italy's Federico BernardeschiRepublic of Ireland’s Stephen Ward in action with Italy’s Federico Bernardeschi

Bernardeschi is just 22-years-old and can play in a range of positions in attack. This season for Fiorentina he has featured on both wings and in a central role behind a striker.

He has scored nine goals in 18 Serie A games, while providing two assists.