Napoli boss Antonio Conte is eyeing a move for Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski
There is not much left to play in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, so it would be wise for Ange Postecoglou to put all the eggs in the Europa League basket.
Spurs defeated AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate in the Europa League round of 16 earlier this month. Now into the competition’s quarter-finals, where they will face German side Eintracht Frankfurt in April, it is not only the Lilywhites’ chance to lift a trophy but also their sole route to clinching Champions League qualification next season. Failure to do so would not only have consequences on the future of Ange Postecoglou but may also lead to speculation over the future of several key first-team players.
Cristian Romero is already eyeing a move away from N17 amid interest from Atletico Madrid. Another star, Dejan Kulusevski, will also reportedly look to leave White Hart Lane if the club fails to secure European football for next season. As a result, several clubs across Europe—especially from Serie A—have been put on red alert.
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Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski is on the radar of Napoli
According to a report from Italian outlet Tutto Juve, Antonio Conte has told the Napoli hierarchy to sign Dejan Kulusevski this summer. He has already started his work on the forthcoming summer transfer window and has made the signing of the Tottenham star one of his priorities.
Antonio Conte was in charge of Spurs when Kulusevski was signed from Juventus, and now he wants to get reunited with him in Naples. The Swede has been the Lilywhites’ standout performer this season and is one of the primary reasons why the club are not worse off than they already are in the Premier League. His performances as an attacking No.8 have been impressive, increasing his productivity.
The 24-year-old has netted 10 goals and supplied as many assists in 42 appearances. Currently, Kulusevski is sidelined with a foot problem, but Ange hopes to have him sooner rather than later. However, if Ange’s side misses out on a place in Europe, Kulusevski could end his time at N17. And Spurs not participating in the continental competition would certainly boost Napoli’s hopes of landing the Sweden skipper.
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There is no doubt that Tottenham will want to keep the Stockholm-born ace and one would not expect them to entertain any offers for the left-footed attacker. However, Kulusevski might be tempted by the opportunity to play Champions League football and compete for the Serie A title under Conte—a tactician he knows very well.
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The only thing that works in Spurs’ favour is that the player has a contract until the summer of 2028 (Transfermarkt). If Kulusevski and his entourage push for a move away from N17, Tottenham would be in a good position to ask for a decent fee.