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Report: Player will leave his club, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton want him

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Reported Tottenham Hotspur and Everton target Pierluigi Gollini is leaving Atalanta, according to La Lazio Siamo Noi.

What’s the story?

La Lazio Siamo Noi are reporting that Gollini is on his way out of Atalanta this summer.

The Serie A outfit have signed Juan Musso, which means that former Aston Villa goalkeeper Gollini is likely to play second fiddle next season, if he stays.

The report has mentioned Everton, Lazio and Fiorentina as being interested in the 26-year-old and willing to make a move.

Earlier this week, Calciomercato claimed interest from Tottenham in the former Manchester United prospect.

Everton were also mentioned as one of the clubs who are looking at Gollini.

Tottenham Hotspur or Everton?

If Gollini wants to play regular first-team football, then Tottenham are the better option than Everton.

Jordan Pickford is the number one between the posts at the Toffees.

Yes, Pickford does make mistakes, but the way he has played for England at Euro 2020 has been stunning.

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Pierluigi Gollini of Atalanta celebrates after the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Atalanta and Valencia CF at San Siro Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Milan,… (Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

It is hard to see new Everton manager Rafael Benitez drop Pickford, 27, from his team.

Now, Hugo Lloris is the first-choice goalkeeper at Spurs, but the France international is 34 years of age.

Spurs will have to replace Lloris at some point, and if Gollini is able to stay patient for a year, then he could become a regular for the North London club.