According to Il Messaggero, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on a move for Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara but are currently put off by his asking price.
The Guinea international has been linked with a move to Spurs before.
Tuttomercatoweb claimed Jose Mourinho’s side were interested during the January transfer window having sent scouts to watch him in action against Juventus.
Tottenham will be looking to bolster their midfield options this summer.
A recent report in the Daily Mail claimed Tanguy Ndombele and Mourinho have fallen out, with the player telling the Portuguese boss he never wants to play for him again.
Moussa Sissoko, meanwhile, is now 30 while Harry Winks still raises questions.
Diawara, 22, could be a long-term solution for Tottenham and the 6ft 1inch holding midfielder has the attributes to be a big player in the Premier League.
The Italian report claims Spurs are among several English top-flight clubs keen. However, Roma’s asking price of £27 million is putting Tottenham off.
The global health crisis has had an evident impact on club finances across Europe.
Moreover, the potential lack of Champions League football next season means Spurs could be heading into the summer with a largely restricted transfer budget.
Mourinho will have to prioritise areas of the team to strengthen. Another attacker and central defender are also likely at the top of the former Chelsea manager’s wish-list.
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