Fabio Paratici fingerprints all over Tottenham move for RB Leipzig ace Dani Olmo
Fabio Paratici’s “fingerprints” are all over reports that Tottenham are interested in signing RB Leipzig ace Dani Olmo, according to Paul Robinson.
It was reported via GiveMeSport (21 April) that Spurs are considering a move for the Spain international, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano telling the same publication that the attacking midfielder is in discussions with his agents about a potential move.
Romano added that Olmo has a release clause of £51million in his current contract, a figure that Leipzig are not willing to negotiate this summer if European clubs are to come calling.
Former Spurs ‘keeper thinks the links to the 25-year-old have likely come as a recommendation from Paratici, who no is not working in an official capacity with Spurs anymore due to a ban from football.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Robinson said: “I think he’s a good player and has attracted a lot of Premier League interest. If Tottenham are in for players like that, that can only be a good thing. You can’t question the Spurs recruitment.
“[Fabio] Paratici’s fingerprints are still all over it, looking at the signings of Van de Ven, Vicario, Bentancur, Kulusevski. It’s rare that Spurs go out and pay a big fee for individuals. They did it with Johnson from Nottingham Forest but that wasn’t a huge fee and with Richarlison for the £50million they paid to Everton.
“But actually, if they’re going to be in the bracket of teams challenging to sign Olmo, it’s an improvement. The Champions League is still there. Looking at Spurs’ games, it is very difficult with games against Liverpool, Burnley, Manchester City and Sheffield United.
“They’ve got it all to do, but the Champions League makes a huge difference to the budget for next season. If they’re in for the likes of Olmo, it’s an improvement and they’re in the right market.”
Tottenham target RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo
With almost 300 appearances across spells with Dinamo Zagreb and Leipzig, the 25-year-old has plenty of experience, a player who could add a lot of attacking threat to Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Since arriving in the Bundesliga in 2020, Olmo has notched 29 goals and 34 assists, which has seen him perform in the Champions League and Europa League, as well as on the international stage.
He has scored eight goals in 33 caps for Spain, netting in the World Cup, European Championship, and winning the 2023 Nations League.
Olmo is certainly an exciting player, especially in front of goal, and could prove to be an intelligent addition to the Spurs attacking line with James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-Min and Brennan Johnson.
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