Tottenham do not need to sign Nicolas Gaitan, they need Erik Lamela back.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked this week with a move for Atletico Madrid winger Nicolas Gaitan, with The Mirror reporting their interest.
Gaitan has struggled for regular football at Atletico this season, making only four La Liga starts.
The 28-year-old could turn out to be a smart addition for Spurs, but really they already have a player who can offer everything he can.
Nico Gaitan
That is his Argentina teammate Erik Lamela, who has been out of action with injury since October.
Lamela was excellent for Spurs last season and began this campaign brightly. Getting him back at full tilt would be the biggest boost they could ask for right now.
Spurs do not need to go and blow millions on Gaitan, when they have Lamela hoping to return to action soon.
Tottenham’s Erik Lamela shoots
Lamela is considered ahead in terms of team selection for Argentina, with Mundo Albiceleste reporting last year that he was ahead of Gaitan in the pecking order.
Tottenham would not be buying an upgrade on Lamela, purely an alternative who is four years older, and paying big money for this is not usually how they conduct their transfer business.
Lamela is a player worth waiting for, and Spurs do not need to panic buy to bring in a player who would sit on the bench when both are fit.
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