Calciomercato have reported that Tottenham Hotspur have sent scouts to Italy to watch Lecce midfielder, Joan Gonzalez in action.
In December, it was claimed by Gazzeta dello Sport that West Ham and Everton were also keeping a close eye on Tottenham-linked Gonzalez.
However, it seems as if Antonio Conte and Co. are now stepping up their pursuit to sign the prodigious No.8, who is making waves in Italy.
Tottenham need reinforcements in midfield and badly.
In Pierre Emile-Hojberg, Yves Bissouma and Oliver Skipp, Tottenham Hotspur have 3 different, yet defensive-minded players within their ranks.
While Rodrigo Bentacur remains the only creative midfielder in the side.
Keeping that in mind, it makes complete sense why Tottenham have reportedly sent scouts to watch Joan Gonzalez in the flesh.
While the Spaniard is not the silky No.10 every Spurs supporter is pining for, he is a controller in the middle of the park, who would allow the side to dominate games with much more frequency.
And now, it seems Tottenham are enamoured by the prospect of bringing him to the white side of North London.
Tottenham send scouts to Italy to watch Joan Gonzalez
According to a new report by Calciomercato, Tottenham Hotspur have sent scouts to Italy to watch Joan Gonzalez do what he does best for Lecce.
Aside from Tottenham, it has also been claimed that Borussia Dortmund have done the same, as they too seem to be interested in Gonzalez.
Another team that are also keen on his signature are Europe’s biggest entertainers, Napoli.
Gonzalez pursuit shows Paratici appointment has improved Spurs’ recruitment
While the recruitment at Tottenham Hotspur has not been flawless since the appointment of Fabio Paratici, the fact that the club sent scouts to Italy to watch Joan Gonzalez is telling.
Considering clubs that have a strong history of unearthing diamonds in the rough are also interested in signing Gonzalez, such as Napoli and Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham seem to have enhanced their recruitment policy.
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