According to The Athletic, Jorge Mendes has discussed a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur with Tammy Abraham.
The England international has been shining in Italy, and amid more speculation about Harry Kane’s future, Mendes has sounded out his opinion on a move to Spurs.
Abraham is, of course, currently working under former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, and while the striker has been earning all sorts of plaudits for his performances this season, Mourinho has refused to give him too much credit.
What’s been said?
Just last week after Abraham netted two against Lazio, Mourinho refused to accept that Abraham had been labelled as ‘fantastic’ stating that he can do even more.
“Today was really special because it seemed that everything we had planned was put on the field. Lazio in the second half tried to play with pride but we never lost control. No doubt, the boys deserved the victory,” Mourinho said.
“When you say Abraham is fantastic, I disagree, he can do even more.
“I demand a lot of him because I know his potential, I’m not talking about goals but he must play every game with this attitude.”
Perfect for Conte
If Mourinho believes that Abraham has potential that is yet to be unlocked – then who is there better to unlock that talent than Antonio Conte?
Throughout his career, Conte has proven time and again that he knows how to get the best out of his strikers – especially those that are physically brilliant.
Romelu Lukaku and Diego Costa have previously shone under Conte, and Abraham could follow in their footsteps if he heads to Tottenham.
Mourinho thinks Abraham can become even better, and perhaps Conte is the manager who can help him realise that potential.
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