Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu.
A report of Football Insider claim they are keen to land some of the best young talent in European football and are keeping an eye on the 19-year-old Serie A defender.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up their interest with an official bid to sign the defender. Dorgu has impressed with his performances in Italian football, and also has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League.
We have recently covered reports stating that the defender is valued at €40 million and it remains to be seen if Tottenham are willing to break the bank for him.
The 19-year-old is a prodigious talent with a bright future, and could end up justifying the long-term investment. He has been linked with other Premier League clubs too, and we will have to see where it ends.
The defender could be tempted by a move to the Premier League. It would be an exciting step in his career and he would get to test himself against top level attackers in English football. Regular exposure to the Premier League could also accelerate his development.
Can Tottenham accommodate Patrick Dorgu?
However, Tottenham are already well stocked in the left-back department. They have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies at their disposal. Unless they are prepared to sell the Wales international, a move for Dorgu would make no sense.
The 19-year-old will not want to sit on the Tottenham bench. It is unlikely to benefit their development. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and the defender must seek guarantees of playing time before moving to the north London club.