Report: Aston Villa are set to challenge Spurs for 28-year-old midfielder
According to a report from TV Play (as relayed by Birmingham Mail), Aston Villa are now ready to challenge Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Bryan Cristante.
Tottenham’s interest in Cristante first came to light last week Il Romanista revealed that the Lilywhites have identified the 28-year-old as the ideal fit for Ange Postecoglou’s system.
The report stated that while Jose Mourinho is desperate to hold on to the versatile midfielder, a sizable offer from Spurs would be hard for the Giallorossi to turn down.
Il Messaggero (via TMW) then asserted a couple of days ago that Spurs are willing to offer €30m (£26.2m) for the midfielder, which Roma would find ‘difficult to say no to’.
Aston Villa enter race with Spurs for Bryan Cristante
According to TV Play’s latest update, Villa and West Ham are set to challenge Tottenham for Cristate’s signature in January, with both clubs said to be keen on bolstering their midfield.
It is explained that Villa’s president of football operations Monchi was Roma’s director of football when the Italy international arrived at the Stadio Olimipico.
The report suggests that Mochi’s presence at Villa Park might give the West Midlands club the edge over the other suitors for the Italy international.
Spurs Web Opinion
Tottenham’s move for Cristante will very much depend on whether Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg departs the club in January. As things stand, it seems like Juventus have other priorities while Atletico Madrid are yet to reignite their interest in the Dane following their failed summer move.
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