Tottenham Hotspur face a battle for Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski with Aston Villa now thought to be in the race for his signature.
The Daily Mail claim that Kulusevski is on Villa’s list for a potential January move as Steven Gerrard eyes new signings.
Kuluseveski would be an ambitious signing for Villa, but a slightly curious one.
Villa splashed the cash on another left-footed winger over the summer as Leon Bailey came in from Bayer Leverkusen.
Bailey hasn’t quite got going yet, and Villa still have Bertrand Traore too – another left-footed winger who wasn’t exactly cheap.
Adding Kulusevski too would be a little strange, but he is absolutely a huge talent.
Compared to Kevin De Bruyne, Kulusevski is strong and creative, often cutting inside from the right flank onto his left foot.
Villa’s interest may leave Tottenham a little worried given that they have been chasing the Swedish wide man.
Gazzetta Dello Sport reported just a matter of days ago that Tottenham were offering Giovani Lo Celso in a swap deal for Kulusevski.
Fabio Paratici seems set on luring Kulusevski to Tottenham but Villa can now throw a spanner in the works.
Steven Gerrard’s pulling power shouldn’t be underestimated, and Villa will be a real threat to Tottenham’s hopes.
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