The Tottenham Hotspur man has barely been seen in recent months but could he really be on the move this summer?
According to a report from the print edition of Corriere dello Sport (27/03/2017) and paraphrased online by their official website, Inter Milan are prepared to offer Tottenham Hotspur a swap deal involving Erik Lamela and Marcelo Brozovic, with the former allegedly wanting a new challenge.
The Argentine international has been side-lined for months with a hip injury, and despite Spurs stating that he has been back training for quite some time, his lack of first-team action has raised a few alarms among the more pessimistic of supporters.
At his best, Lamela is perfect for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino’s style of play. However he continues to be erratic and given his current absence it would be no great surprise to see him move on this summer.
A return to Italy could be on the cards, and if Tottenham can get 24-year-old midfielder Brozovic in a deal they would be wise to at least consider it.
The problem is, any move for the Croatian international could limit the chances Harry Winks gets at White Hart Lane, while Tottenham are not exactly short of midfield options already.
Only time will tell how this one plays out, but perhaps Tottenahm would be wise to ask for a different player in exchange if Lamela does leave North London for Milan at the end of the current campaign.
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